Czechs, Mexicans require visas
More than five million people visit Canada every year — and now more of them are going to have a harder time getting in the door. Every visitor to Canada has to meet some basic requirements. For instance, they must possess a valid travel document, be in good health and convince an immigration officer they […]
Tell Your Immigration Story – "WHY I WANT STUDY ENGLISH IN CANADA"
To all of our fans, we would like to share with you one of the entries for the “Tell Us Your Immigration Story Contest” Please share your comments with us, and if you have a favorite story or you would like to participatein the Tell Us Your Immigration Story Contest, please send your story to […]
Kenney announces funding for local Jewish community organizations
Jason Kenney, the Conservative citizenship, immigration and multiculturalism minister, held a press conference Friday on behalf of the federal public security ministry to announce more than $220,000 in funding to enhance security for local Jewish community organizations. “Crime prevention is a priority for our government and we recognize the particular importance of preventing hate-motivated crime,” […]
Prime Minister Speaks on Canadian Immigration Fast-tracking
Canadian Prime Minister Steven Harper spoke at an Indo-Canadian gala event held in downtown Toronto on Saturday, April 19, 2008. In his speech, he repeated his government’s desire to implement the proposed legislative changes to revise the Canadian immigration system. The changes would place highly coveted immigrants – like doctors or other skilled labourers – […]
Amendments to Clear Backlog of Canadian Immigration Applications
The proposed legislative amendments are intended to cut through the back log of Canadian immigration applications that has grown to 900,000. As the opposition Liberals appear prepared to support the budget to avoid a federal election, it is likely the budget will pass and the proposed changes to the Canadian immigration application process will become […]