Current Canadian Immigration News Stories from Reliable Sources
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Wednesday, 28 March 2007 |
While recent Canadian census told of the importance of immigration for Canadian growth, cities and provinces across Canada are devising strategies to attract newcomers to their region. The mayors of Atlantic Canada are confident that the quality of life in their cities will be the key to attracting immigrants to work, live and stay in their cities and towns.
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Monday, 26 March 2007 |
Following from new legislation passed in late 2006, the Province of Ontario has appointed its first ever Fairness Commissioner to work with regulatory bodies for the recognition of the credentials of internationally trained professionals. The role of Fairness Commissioner is a key component of the Fair Access to Regulated Professions Act, 2006, which became law on March 1, 2007.
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Friday, 23 March 2007 |
Only about 150 of the 250,000 immigrants who come to Canada every year choose to settle permanently in Newfoundland and Labrador. The provincial government intends to triple that number.
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Wednesday, 21 March 2007 |
While appearing before a committee of the United States Senate, Microsoft founder and Chairman Bill Gates noted that Canada is attracting the best and brightest immigrants to its borders. Gates suggested that his home country had much to learn from its Northern neighbour in terms of immigration policy.
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Monday, 19 March 2007 |
Canadian immigrants who originate from the Indian subcontinent are helping to make cricket a popular sport in Canada. Mike Colle, Minister for Immigration and Citizenship in Ontario, is presently in St. Lucia to encourage the Canadian team at the cricket World Cup.
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Friday, 16 March 2007 |
The latest national census confirmed that, though the population of New Brunswick has not decreased over the past five years, it has not seen much growth either. Greg Byrne, the minister responsible for the population growth secretariat has underlined the importance of encouraging people to settle in New Brunswick and to stay there. The provincial government has allocated 3 million dollars towards initiatives to increase the province’s population, double the amount since last year. Much of this spending will be aimed at programs to attract new immigrants to New Brunswick.
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Thursday, 15 March 2007 |
In its eighth consecutive year, Quebec’s Action Week Against Racism is a clear indication that the province is open and welcoming to diverse cultural groups and that it is working to ease the settlement and integration of newcomers into Quebec society. The theme of this year’s event is The Workplace: A Racism-Free Zone and it is dedicated to encouraging the open discussion and development of ideas to make Quebec a society free of any discrimination. Given the importance of Quebec immigration to maintaining population and economic growth, the ideas and results that come from this week will be very valuable to all Quebec society.
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Tuesday, 13 March 2007 |
Statistics Canada’s most recent census, which covers the period from 2001--2006, indicates that immigrants to Canada are responsible for two thirds of the country’s population growth. With the total Canadian population swelling to 31.6 million, the Canada-born populace increase of 400,000 was well outdone by the additional 1.2 million immigrants over the five-year span of the census.
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Friday, 09 March 2007 |
At a conference of Information Technology industry leaders, skilled workers, and educational institutions, a consensus was made clear: Canada’s IT needs more immigration to meet labour demands.
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Wednesday, 07 March 2007 |
A recent poll ranks Canada as the country with the most positive influence in the world. 28,000 people in 27 countries were asked to rate 12 countries as either having a positive or negative worldwide influence. Canada’s overall influence rating topped the list with 54 per cent of respondents rating it mostly positive and only 14 per cent mostly negative. Japan came in at a close second with an identical positive rating but a higher negative rating.
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Monday, 05 March 2007 |
In an effort to encourage Canadian permanent residents to become fully engaged Canadian citizens, Canada’s most recent former Governor-General has founded The Institute for Canadian Citizenship. The Right-Honourable Adrienne Clarkson will serve as co-chair of the new non-profit organization with her husband, philosopher John Ralston Saul.
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