Toronto race puts neighbourhoods first
A marathon doesn’t just smell like a convention of old sneakers. The real treat for the nostrils comes from the communities the marathon winds through – and no city is richer for the nose than Toronto, says Alan Brookes, director of the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon. “Big-city marathons have to be part of the community, […]
Afghan interpreters have high hopes for federal relocation plan
Afghan interpreters say they are overjoyed to hear Ottawa is fast-tracking immigration for Afghan translators who have worked for the army and other federal agencies. Immigration Minister Jason Kenney made the long-anticipated announcement last week, saying there are Afghans who face “extraordinary personal risk” in support of Canada’s mission in Kandahar. One interpreter who goes […]
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"
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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,” […]
Canada and Yukon Announce New Agreement on Immigration
The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration for Canada and the Honourable Patrick Rouble, Minister of Education for Yukon, announced in May the new Agreement for Canada Yukon Cooperation on Immigration and launched a new immigration Web portal for the territory. The new agreement helps strengthen the partnership between the two governments to […]