Be wary of Haiti immigration scams: officials
Canadian immigration officials are warning members of Montreal’s Haitian community to be wary of companies promising to help accelerate the immigration process for their loved ones affected by last week’s earthquake. For a second day in a row, hundreds of Montrealers have queued in front of the Montreal offices of immigration consulting firm Immigration International […]
Government of Canada Makes it Easier for Temporary Residents to Apply for Work Permits or Extend Their Visit in Canada
Temporary residents seeking work permits or an extension of their visit in Canada can now apply online, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced today. “Extending our online services to more temporary residents will significantly facilitate the application process by providing faster, more accessible and efficient services,” said Minister Kenney. Forms submitted by mail […]
Government of Canada Invests in Four New York Region Welcome Centres
The Government of Canada is investing in four new York Region Welcome Centres to help immigrants settle and integrate into Canada, Newmarket-Aurora MP Lois Brown announced today. The Welcome Centre is a proven and successful model for delivering services to newcomers. A Welcome Centre in Vaughn, funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC), has helped […]
Canada to lead G7 growth in 2010: RBC
The Canadian economy is set to rebound next year, leading growth among G7 nations, the country’s largest bank predicted Monday. The domestic economy is expected to grow 2.6 per cent in 2010 and 3.9 per cent the year after that, after shrinking by an estimated 2.5 per cent this year, Royal Bank of Canada said […]
Deal nears to recognize foreign credentials of immigrants
The federal government and the provinces are unveiling a major agreement on Monday to help foreign-trained professionals get their credentials recognized in Canada. By next December, the federal and provincial governments will have a system in place to start recognizing international credentials in eight occupations, including architects, […]
Pan Am Games could pay a dividend for the arts
Now that Toronto has won its bid to host the Pan Am Games in 2015, it’s time for the city’s arts leaders to seize a rare opportunity. Athletics may be at its core, but this event can be about much more. It can be the occasion […]