At 15, Tina Tehranchian graduated from high school and left her native Iran to study at an American university. After receiving a BA in political science and commerce and a masters in communications, she and her new husband returned to Iran. When their son was born, the couple decided to relocate again, to Canada, to [...] Read more »
In 2010, Canada welcomed 280,000 immigrants, highest in 50 years
Canada welcomes highest number of legal immigrants in 50 years while taking action to maintain the integrity of Canada’s immigration system Ottawa, February 13, 2011 — In 2010, Canada welcomed the highest number of legal immigrants in more than 50 years, at 280,636 permanent residents, Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism and Parliamentary [...] Read more »
Canada favored immigration destination in 2011
According to Canadian Government officials, immigration levels will be higher than ever as the population ages and the birth rates stay low. Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney, expects between 240,000 and 265,000 new permanent residents in 2011. “Canada’s post recession economy demands a high level of legal immigration to keep our workforce strong. [...] Read more »
Government of Canada Tables 2010 Immigration Plan
Ottawa, October 30, 2009 — Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, tabled Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s 2009 Annual Report today in Parliament. “While other countries have cut back immigration levels as a short-term response to the global economic downturn, our government is actually maintaining its immigration levels to meet the country’s medium- to [...] Read more »
Punjabi projected to become fourth most widely-spoken language in Canada
Punjabi is set to become the fourth most widely-spoken language in Canada by 2011, after English, French and Chinese, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Canada Minister Jason Kenney said on Friday. The 2006 census by the Canadian government revealed that Punjabi is currently the sixth most-widely spoken language in Canada, after English, French, Chinese, German and [...] Read more »
Area in Focus: Markham, Ontario,Canada
Markham (2006 population 261,573) is a town located in the Regional Municipality of York, Ontario, Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario directly north of Toronto, and is part of the Greater Toronto Area. One of the fastest-growing communities in Canada, Markham is also the largest town in Canada. Markham is the fourth-most populous municipality [...] Read more »
Alberta Canada Offers Opportunity to H-1B holders
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) March 16, 2009 — The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) allows H1B workers who are currently employed in an H1B position that is listed as an occupation of high pressure can qualify for Permanent residency with no job offer or employer requirement. To qualify for this program, an H1B worker must [...] Read more »
Ontario broadens its Canadian visa criteria
By Bryan Palmer Canadian immigration has announced its ‘Opportunities Ontario Provincial Nominee Program’ (PNP) has been broadened to process twice the number of visa applications processed by the pilot scheme. The pilot scheme for the programme was launched in May 2007 and the new official scheme will incorporate a category for employers and investors in [...] Read more »
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