Canadian Immigration News
CanadaVisa brings you the latest information about immigration to Canada, including Express Entry, the Provincial Nominee Program, family sponsorship, and study and work permits.
the CanadaVisa Team
09 April 2010
The Canadian government announced today that it is renewing its immigration agreement with the province of
British Columbia. The new agreement is intended to formalize and build on the existing cooperation between the federal and provincial governments regarding immigration and settlement issues.
the CanadaVisa Team
05 April 2010
Canadian
citizens who apply for passports will receive enhanced passports containing an electronic chip in the near future. The chip is being introduced to increase security by reducing the risk of fraud and tampering.
the CanadaVisa Team
02 April 2010
The Canadian economy is faring better than expected, as Canada’s Gross Domestic Product grew at an annual rate of more than six per cent in January.
the CanadaVisa Team
31 March 2010
A new study by three prominent Canadian economists concludes that Canada should expand its Immigrant Investor program, and highlights the positive contributions immigrant investors have made to Canada’s economy and society in the years since the program has been in effect.
the CanadaVisa Team
30 March 2010
Canadian Immigration Minister Jason Kenney announced proposed changes to Canada’s refugee system that he says will provide more protection to those who need it and will deter those who do not need Canada’s protection from taking advantage of the system.
the CanadaVisa Team
24 March 2010
A new immigration portal for newcomers to Canada was launched today by communities in Northwestern Ontario. The portal provides information on settling and working in Northwestern Ontario cities and towns, such as Thunder Bay and Kenora.
the CanadaVisa Team
22 March 2010
Hire Immigrants Ottawa, a group that helps employers integrate skilled immigrants into the labour market, has been presented with an award for its work by Carleton University, a respected Canadian educational institution.
the CanadaVisa Team
17 March 2010
On Tuesday, Canadian Immigration Minister Jason Kenney announced that the Canadian government has begun the process of reviewing current Canadian immigration procedures, with a view to further streamlining application processing under the
Federal Skilled Worker category.
the CanadaVisa Team
10 March 2010
Immigration Minister Jason Kenney announced today that the Canadian government will reduce application processing delays by streamlining language proficiency assessment for Federal Skilled Worker and Canadian Experience Class applications.
