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Select Operations for Quebec Immigration Moved from Mexico City Office to Montreal

 the CanadaVisa Team     27 July 2015

The government of Quebec has announced that, as of July 24, 2015, select immigration operations have been moved from the Mexico City Quebec Immigration Office to Montreal.

Pilot Investment Program For Canadian Immigration Receives Just Six Applications

 the CanadaVisa Team     27 July 2015

A Canadian immigration through investment program launched last December, known as the Immigrant Investor Venture Capital (IIVC) Pilot Program, has received a mere six applications, as of June 8, far fewer than for its Immigrant Investor Program (IIP) that was scrapped last year. The data was revealed following an access to information request


Pilot Investment Program For Canadian Immigration Receives Just Six Applications

 the CanadaVisa Team     27 July 2015

A Canadian immigration through investment program launched last December, known as the Immigrant Investor Venture Capital (IIVC) Pilot Program, has received a mere six applications, as of June 8, far fewer than for its Immigrant Investor Program (IIP) that was scrapped last year. The data was revealed following an access to information request


Strict New Penalties for Employers Who Abuse the Temporary Foreign Worker Program

 the CanadaVisa Team     27 July 2015

As of December 1, 2015, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) and Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) will be implementing new consequences for employers who violate the rules of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. These new regulations were published in the Canada Gazette earlier this month.


Strict New Penalties for Employers Who Abuse the Temporary Foreign Worker Program

 the CanadaVisa Team     27 July 2015

As of December 1, 2015, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) and Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) will be implementing new consequences for employers who violate the rules of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. These new regulations were published in the Canada Gazette earlier this month.


In Saskatchewan, immigrants will find work in their field, says Premier

 the CanadaVisa Team     24 July 2015

Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall is actively seeking out landed Canadian immigrants, whose skills are underutilized in their current occupations, to inform them about the work opportunities available in his province.


Saskatchewan actively recruiting Filipino skilled workers

 the CanadaVisa Team     24 July 2015

Rob Norris, the Minister for Advanced Education, Employment and Labour for the province of Saskatchewan, has recently traveled to the Philippines to workwith government officials and representatives of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration towards bringing more Filipino skilled workers toSaskatchewan.


Quebec announces $6 million in funding for settlement services

 the CanadaVisa Team     24 July 2015

Quebec Immigration Minister Yolande James recently announced that the first $900,000 of Quebec's $6 million settlement funding will go to nine groups located in Villeray, St. Michel, Ahuntsic-Cartierville and the east of Montreal Island, where there are significant immigrant populations. The goal is to help 600 newcomers secure employment through these community organizations.


Quebec Allocates Millions to Montreal Newcomers

 the CanadaVisa Team     24 July 2015

The city of Montreal will receive $4.5 million over three years from the Quebec provincial government to fund programs to help immigrants find employment and learn about Quebec culture. On an annual basis, this is twice the amount that the provincial government has provided in the past for these programs.


OECD report makes recommendations for immigration policy

 the CanadaVisa Team     24 July 2015

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development’s (OECD) International Migration Outlook 2008 report recommends that OECD countries adapt their immigration and labour migration policies to be more in line with likely future demand for workers in all economic sectors; both high-skilled and lower-skilled.