Strict provincial regulations mean few immigrants to Canada choose Quebec–and more are bidding adieu.
Although federal-provincial accords on immigration have proliferated, Quebec was the first Canadian province to set its own immigration policy and is the only one with a non-economic basis for that policy. Yet these advantages do not seem to have served the province well, given that some policy choices appear to have reduced its attractiveness as […]
Minister Kenney proposes significant improvements to the Live-in Caregiver Program
Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced today proposed regulations to better protect the rights of live in caregivers and to make it easier for them and their families to obtain permanent residence in Canada. The announcement follows extensive consultations with caregiver groups from across the country, as well as heartfelt testimony before the […]
T.O. to host major Bollywood awards show
Toronto’s selection as the host of the 2011 International Indian Film Academy Awards is a real “coup” for Ontario and comes because of the reputation of the city’s annual international film festival, Premier Dalton McGuinty said Wednesday. McGuinty was in Mumbai for the announcement that Toronto will be the first North American city to host […]
Toronto hotel association says G20 summit will be economic boom for city
The president of the Greater Toronto Hotel Association says the G20 summit will be an economic boon for the city. Terry Mundel says the event next June will mean up to $17 million in hotel room revenue alone, and that doesn’t count food, beverages and entertainment. He estimates there will be 40,000 to 50,000 “hotel […]
TV's Stephen Colbert coming to Vancouver Olympics
VANCOUVER – Stephen Colbert, who has been critical of Canada and the access U.S. athletes are being given to the Olympic speedskating oval, is coming to the Vancouver Winter Games. Colbert is coming to the Vancouver Winter Games and has accepted the City of Richmond’s offer to be the Olympic Oval Ombudsman. He made the […]
Neil Young, Michael Buble among Canadian Grammy hopefuls
While Beyonce is leading the pack, a number of Canadians are up for Grammys this year — with big names like Neil Young and Michael Buble in the mix. Young is nominated in two categories: best solo rock vocal performance for the title track from Fork in the Road, and best boxed or special limited […]