Canadavisa.com (Canadian Immigration News)

Canada celebrates evolving cultural mosaic on Canada Day

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:37:16 +0100

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.

OECD report encourages western countries to maintain immigration levels, citing Canada as example

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:37:29 +0100

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).

Government of Canada brings home Canadian citizen stranded in Sudan

courtney@canadavisa.com — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:38:03 +0100

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.

Canada�s Prime Minister designates Pier 21 immigration museum a National Historic Museum

courtney@canadavisa.com — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 04:00:00 +0100

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 unveils a new immigration strategy

courtney@canadavisa.com — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:00:01 +0100

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

Canada celebrates World Refugee Day

courtney@canadavisa.com — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:53:17 +0100

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.

New government resource to help Canadian employers hire workers from abroad

courtney@canadavisa.com — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:20:32 +0100

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 announces new fast-track immigration program for international students and foreign workers

courtney@canadavisa.com — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 20:23:16 +0100

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.

New multiculturalism mentorship program fosters integration in Canada

courtney@canadavisa.com — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:45:13 +0100

Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Canada Minister Jason Kenney recently announced the launch of the Somali-Jewish Canadian Mentorship Project, a new program aimed at improving cross-cultural understanding and facilitating the integration of newcomers.

Canadian accreditation committee recognizes India law degrees

courtney@canadavisa.com — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 04:00:00 +0100

Canada's National Committee on Accreditation (NCA), which evaluates the internationally-obtained credentials of lawyers who wish to practice in Canada, has announced that the law degrees of legal professionals from India will be considered equivalent to those from the United Kingdom and Australia.