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Permanent Resident Card Has New Look, Enhanced Security Features

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August 26, 2009

Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced the implementation of the redesigned permanent resident card, which will be in circulation beginning today.

“Thanks to state-of-the-art security features, this redesigned permanent resident card will help prevent the fraudulent use of Canada’s immigration documents and protect the integrity of our immigration system,” said Minister Kenney. “The new card contains security features that comply with international standards for travel documents. Technology is continuously evolving and it is important that our standards keep up.”

The new card contains micro-lettering and fine line patterns that are resistant to copying, similar to banknotes. Also, the card holder’s photograph and personal details are recorded on a bar code in an encrypted format that may only be read by authorized officials.

New permanent residents will automatically receive the new card as part of the immigration process. Current permanent residents will receive a new card only when their existing card expires. In the meantime, their existing card is still valid.

As always, permanent residents should check the expiry date of their existing card and apply for a new card, if necessary, well in advance of international travel. This wallet-sized plastic card is required for all permanent residents of Canada seeking to re-enter Canada on a commercial carrier (airplane, boat, train or bus).

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Language Proficiency Resources for Canadian Immigrants

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August 14, 2008

Successful applicants for Canadian permanent residence have in most cases demonstrated high proficiency in one of Canada’s official languages. Nevertheless, it is very important for all Canadian permanent residents who arrive in Canada to master the English or French language in order to have the best opportunities at securing good employment. On August 7, 2008, the federal government announced the grant of millions of dollars to agencies in Toronto providing settlement services to newcomers, much of which will be used to further language training, communication assessment services, bridge-to-work opportunities, and mentoring and internship placements for internationally trained individuals. It is important for new Canadian immigrants to use the community resources available so that they will have the best possible opportunities at securing employment in Canada.

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New Resource Centre for Canadian Immigrants

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August 11, 2008
Although Canadian immigrants are required to come to Canada with settlement funds sufficient to maintain themselves while they become settled, it is important to know that resources are available to newcomers to assist with their settlement efforts. Community resources exist which will assist newcomers with finding employment, housing and schools for their children. On August 7, 2008, the opening of a new Immigrant Resource Centre in Scarborough, Ontario was attended by the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration. The financial assistance from the Canadian government into such centres for Canadian permanent residents who recently applied for permanent residence in Canada will provide a welcome resource to help newcomers to adjust to their new lives in Canada.

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Canadian Business Immigration Networking Opportunity

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July 30, 2008

Please be advised that the Business Immigration Section of the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade is planning a “Doing Business in Ontario” seminar in English on Thursday August 14, 2008 from 8:30am to 12:00pm. This is a half-day orientation on topics relating to business start-up for new Canadian business immigrants. Our many Canadian immigration business clients will benefit from such topics as Services of the Canadian Revenue Agency, Overview of the Employment Standards Act, Information and Services that Business Centers provide and how to have Entrepreneur terms and conditions removed.

We encourage our Canadian Immigration business clients to register for this event by going to http://www.2ontario.com for details. Attendance will be limited to recently landed business immigrants who have come to Ontario under the Entrepreneur, Investor or Self-Employed categories.

Admission to the seminar is free. However, pre-registration is necessary; registration can be done on-line via the website and the necessary documents can be forwarded by fax to 416-325-6653.
*Participants must fax OR mail in a copy of their Record of Landing (IMM 1000) or Confirmation of Permanent Residence (IMM 5292).

This is an excellent opportunity to learn about business in Ontario and the seminar can be a great place for newly landed Canadian business immigrants to network with one another and share ideas, problems, and successes.

Further details can be obtained by calling Shamim at (416) 325-6975 or Mahshid at 416-325-6976.

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