Current Canadian Immigration News Stories

Last month, Quebec Immigration Minister Yolande James announced changes to Quebec’s immigration program that would simplify the immigration process for international students and foreign workers in Quebec as well as facilitate the selection of immigrants who can fulfill the province’s economic and labour market needs.

Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Canada Minister Jason Kenney returned from an official visit to Europe on Thursday, during which he announced Canada’s full membership in the Task Force for International Cooperation on Holocaust Education, Remembrance and Research (ITF).

Today marks the 142nd anniversary of the official establishment of Canada, the day the British North American provinces were united in the federation of Canada. Commonly known as Canada Day, July 1st is celebrated across Canada through various events.

Given the current global economic situation, some countries have considered reducing immigration numbers. However, Canada has nevertheless pledged to maintain immigration levels and has been named one of the western nations that are least likely to develop an anti-immigration backlash despite the economic crisis by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

In the May edition of the Canadian Immigration Newsletter, Attorney David Cohen wrote a blog about a Canadian citizen who had been stranded in Sudan for six years as an al-Qaeda suspect.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper has recently designated an immigration museum located at Pier 21 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, used as a point-of-entry for immigrants for almost 43 years, a National Historic Museum.

Saskatchewan's Immigration Minister Rob Norris has announced the details of the province's new immigration strategy, entitled Strengthening our Communities and Economy.

On Saturday, Canada's Immigration Minister Jason Kenney joined the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in celebrating World Refugee Day.  They unveiled a new multi-media presentation, "Voices of Refugees," a series of videos of refugees telling their stories.

Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC), in partnership with the Foreign Credentials Referral Office (FCRO) and The Alliance for Sector Council (TASC), has recently launched a new resource to guide Canadian employers through the process of hiring internationally-trained workers.

Quebec Immigration Minister Yolande James has announced a new program that will facilitate the process of immigration to Quebec for international students and foreign workers.