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09 May 08
New group formed to encourage Canadian immigration
A new group has been formed to help people engaging in Canadian immigration to integrate into society. The group is based in the Canadian city of Peterborough and will look to attract more people on a Canadian visa to the area and make the transition to the country smoother for them.
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06 May 08
Job market in Canada relies on more immigration
If the rate of Canadian immigration does not increase, the country will not have enough workers in ten years, according to the government. Despite the country's workforce increasing by 200 per cent in the past 50 years, analysts predict this will stay at 11 per cent over the next 50 years, reports Canada.com.
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01 May 08
Post-grad students set to enjoy streamlined Canadian visa application
The first students who will be automatically eligible to apply for a Canadian visa without going back to their home country are to graduate this year. The Economic Times has reported that normally students would have to return to their home country before applying for a Canadian visa, but the new rules mean this year's wave of post-graduate students will not have to.
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29 Apr 08
Canadian government pushed on plans to make immigration easier
The Canadian opposition government has pushed the immigration minister to confirm plans to fast-track some visa applications. Diane Finely, the minister, has defended the plans to reduce the waiting time for some skilled visa applicants wanting to engage in Canadian immigration.
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28 Apr 08
Canada may reduce visa processing time to encourage immigration
Canada is continuing to encourage highly-skilled people to immigrate to the country. One of the initiatives is to cut the processing time for visa applications of people with particular skills, by allowing them to effectively 'jump the queue'. The processing time for applications has risen by 20 per cent in the past four years, due to the large volume of people requesting to enter the country. John Winter, president and chief executive officer of the BC Chamber of Commerce, said: "Our economy depends on immigration, and always has."
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23 Apr 08
Prospects for Canadian immigration better as skills shortage worsens
A recent survey has found that the skills shortage in Canada is worsening, with employers reporting further difficulties finding skilled workers. This may be good news for people considering Canadian immigration, with Canada.com reporting an employment expert’s prediction that the situation will only worsen over the next ten years. Lori Procher, vice-president of Manpower Canada, said factors like "falling birth-rates, aging populations and increased migration" has led to it being harder to find the right candidate for the job.
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22 Apr 08
Canadian immigration rules changed
Canadian immigration will be made easier under new rules on obtaining work permits, released yesterday. International students wanting to stay in the country after finishing their education will now no longer need a job to apply for the permit. The plans were unveiled by the Immigration Minister, Diane Finley, and were described as "bold" by some university officials.
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17 Apr 08
Shortage of nurses may boost Canadian visas
A shortage of nurses in Canada is resulting in patients waiting longer than expected for treatment. As a result, nurses moving to the country through Canadian immigration may find it relatively easy to find a job, with the National Capital Region currently short of 90 full-time nurses.
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15 Apr 08
Canadian immigration changes get backing from business leaders
The British Columbia (BC) Chamber of Commerce has backed the proposed changes to the Canadian immigration rules, saying they will help with the skills shortages hitting the area. The proposed changes to the system are designed to make it easier and faster for much needed skilled workers to move to Canada.
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10 Apr 08
Changes to Canadian immigration revealed
Canada's minister of citizenship and immigration Diane Finlay has released the principles which will guide the proposed changes to the Canadian immigration laws. Changes are being made in order to speed up the process of newcomers making the move over to the country with their families. The changes are also designed to give people moving through Canadian immigration to find work in the country sooner.
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