Canadian Immigration News

A detailed report on Canada’s immigration policies, and their impact on the Canadian economic and social landscape, was released on Wednesday by the Maytree Foundation, a Canadian policy research organization.

The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) Strategic Recruitment Stream was originally created for US H1B visa holders who wish to immigrate to Alberta, Canada. To qualify, applicants must have been working in the United Stated on a valid H1B visa for at least one year in an occupation considered "in-demand" in Alberta. No job offer is required for this category.

Small communities across Canada are striving to attract more newcomers, and are working to provide settlement facilities to encourage immigrants to choose smaller communities as opposed to larger metropolitan areas.

The housing market in Canada has seen its share of ebbs and flows in the past few years, but one thing that remains a constant is the unequivocal need for a strong team of skilled and dedicated workers.

A new guide for immigrant women has recently been released by the province of Manitoba. The guide was developed by a committee of community and government representatives. It offers advice on resources and services and provides information on issues such as legal rights, child care, and housing.

The Saskatchewan Immigration Nominee Program (SINP) has recentlyintroduced the Hospitality Sector Project, under which certain foreign workers in the hospitality field can be nominated for priority processingCanadian permanent residency.

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

Typically, Canada’s western provinces of Alberta and British Columbia have been considered the country’s power-houses behind national economic growth. Recently, however, the Prairie Provinces have become a new area of focus, boosted by increased demand for their natural resources.

Human Resources and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has recently announced a pilot project that will permit soon-to-be immigrants to have their international credentials recognized before arriving in Canada. The Foreign Credential Recognition Support for Labour Market Needs in Saskatchewan pilot project will therefore allow newcomers to transition into the workforce more quickly.