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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,” […]

Refugee claimants suckered at border

https://www.akcanada.com/ Unscrupulous immigration consultants at the U.S. border are preying on asylum seekers heading to Canada by selling them bogus application forms for use in making refugee claims, officials say. Refugee groups in both countries warn claimants they are not required to purchase or bring application forms when they show up at border crossings to […]

Permanent Resident Card Has New Look, Enhanced Security Features

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 […]

Language Proficiency Resources for Canadian Immigrants

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, […]

New Resource Centre for Canadian Immigrants

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 […]