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29 December, 2014

Feds increase Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program numbers Increase of 16 per cent over 2014

Saskatchewan minister responsible for immigration Jeremy Harrison said the benefits will include faster federal processing of permanent residence applications. (CBC) Read more

12 December, 2014

Ontario To Introduce New Immigration Legislation

The legislation is seen by the provincial government as a precursor to changes in its Provincial Nominee Program Read more

01 December, 2014

Getting Ready to Launch Express Entry

In-demand immigrants’ applications will be processed in six months or less Read more

26 November, 2014

Temporary foreign worker applications drop 74% since new reforms Employer applications to hire foreign workers plummet following program reform

Employment Minister Jason Kenney says the government's reforms were designed to ensure the Temporary Foreign Workers Program would only be used as a last resort by employers Read more

25 November, 2014

Putting the Safety and Security of Canadians First

The Faster Removal of Foreign Criminals Act is expediting the removal of foreign criminals from Canada, while making it harder for those who pose a risk to Canadians to enter the country. Read more

14 November, 2014

Jason Kenney Believes Alberta Should Attract Permanent Immigrants

Federal Employment Minister Jason Kenney has urged Alberta government to consider taking efforts in drawing new permanent immigrations and training the current unemployed residents. Read more

05 November, 2014

Canada Among Most Popular Destinations For Job Seekers

Canada is one of the most desirable places to live and work and three Canadian cities are listed among the top 25 most popular places to work, according to a study released by the Boston Consulting Group Read more

05 September, 2014

Canadian immigration bill will lead to 'second class citizenship'

A new immigration bill will mean if it becomes law that new Canadian citizens have lesser rights than those born Canadian, according to opposition critics. Read more

05 September, 2014

Leaders say West needs temporary foreign workers

In the communiqué released at the end of their meeting, the western leaders chastised Ottawa on temporary workers. Read more