09 May 2008

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.

Mike Ma, co-ordinator of the Community and Race Relations Committee, said: "Economic prosperity is tied to population growth and we can't have population growth without immigration. Economic prosperity is tied to population growth and we can't have population growth without immigration."

Councillor Dean Pappas, a member of the new partnership council, said that attracting Canadian immigration may be one of the main issues facing the region in the next few years, adding that it is essential to the area due to the ageing workforce.

Another member of the group, Carmela Valles, said the new scheme would make immigration "a two-way process".

Canada's prime minister recently said that the lack of skilled workers was the number one economic problem in the country. The group will be formed of 25 representatives from the city, development agencies, education, industry and law enforcement.

Canada welcomes new immigrants: The Canadian Visa Bureau can assist skilled workers interested in Canadian immigration. More information on Canadian visas is available on the website. Anyone applying for a Canadian visa should begin by completing the online Canadian visa application to see if they meet the legislative requirements.