Canadian Immigration News

Montreal ranks first in the world for university experience, according to a recent poll conducted by China’s Bank of Communications and the Economist Intelligence Unit think tank.

Chris Alexander, the former Canadian ambassador to Afghanistan, was appointed by Prime Minister Stephen Harper today as Canada’s new Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism. He is taking over from Jason Kenney, who has held the position since 2008.

Alberta Premier Redford has stated that she plans to speak with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper about bringing in more temporary workers to help with reconstruction in the wake of widespread flooding throughout the province.

The Government of Canada has pledged to resettle 1,300 Syrian refugees by the end of 2014, according to Immigration Minister Jason Kenney.

Special Measures for Residents Affected by Alberta Flooding

Temporary and permanent residents who have been affected by the flooding throughout Alberta will have application fees waived and statuses automatically extended, said Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC).

Last week, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) announced that it would be seeking input from Canadian citizens on immigration issues. The public is invited to fill out an online consultation, which will be open until August 31, 2013, on immigration levels and mix.

Today, across the country, Canadians are celebrating their multicultural heritage. Canadian Multiculturalism day was founded in 2002 by then-Prime Minister Jean Chretien, who designated June 27 of each year for the occasion.

Canada and the U.S. have released their first progress report after announcing the creation of the Beyond the Border Action Plan in 2011. This joint plan between the two countries aims at facilitating the increase of trade and travel across their lengthy border, the longest in the world.

A new survey has revealed that almost half of Canada’s millionaires are either immigrants or first-generation Canadians.