Improvements to proof of language rules will increase fairness
The Government of Canada is streamlining the process for assessing the language skills of applicants to the Federal Skilled Worker and Canadian Experience classes, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced today.
“The language requirements themselves have not changed,” said Minister Kenney. “But beginning April 10, 2010, [...]
The diversity of the Canadian population
All growth scenarios considered, the diversity of Canada’s population will continue to increase significantly during the next two decades, especially within certain census metropolitan areas, according to new projections of the country’s ethnocultural makeup.
By 2031, between 25% and 28% of the population could be foreign-born. This would surpass the proportion of 22% observed [...]
Newcomers guide to Canadian tax
The following information applies only for the first tax year that you are a new resident of Canada for tax purposes. After your first tax year in Canada, you are no longer considered a newcomer for tax purposes.
If you immigrate to Canada, we consider you to have acquired (deemed acquisition) almost [...]
Immigrants who studied outside Canada for a regulated occupation were less likely to be working in that occupation
Immigrants who studied outside Canada for a regulated occupation were less likely to be working in that occupation in 2006 than both immigrants who had studied in Canada and persons who were born in Canada.
In 2006, 284,000 [...]
Credential Recognition
The following information will help you with getting your credentials recognized in Canada. In many cases, in order to work in your profession, you will need to have your credentials assessed to see whether you meet the Canadian standard or need more training, education or Canadian work experience.
Qualifying as a skilled worker for [...]
Marriage of convenience
There are some people who think marriage to a Canadian citizen will be their ticket to Canada. It is a crime for foreign nationals to marry Canadian citizens or permanent residents only to gain entry into Canada. Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) is working to prevent these fraudulent marriages.
In many cases, sponsors and [...]
Canada welcomes new citizens
A group of 45 new Canadians from 24 countries took the oath of citizenship today at a special ceremony during the 2010 Olympic Games. Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney, who attended the ceremony, said he was proud to be a part of such a significant and touching event.
“Each year, approximately [...]
Canada to fund expanded overseas foreign credential recognition
More skilled immigrants to Canada will be able to access the help needed to jump-start their credential recognition process through expanded overseas orientation services, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced today.
“We want newcomers to be able to use their skills as soon as possible in [...]
Checkout our beginners guides
Thousands of people dream of Canadian immigration every year but the journey is a long one and the paper trail is huge. Many seek out the services of an immigration consultant while many more pick up the paper trail and embark on the journey themselves. To help novices make sense of the [...]
Quebec's new program to accelerate permanent residency status for foreign-trained workers
The Quebec government has announced a new program to accelerate permanent residency status for foreign-trained workers, a move that has been applauded by Montreal technology firms. Immigration and Cultural Communities Minister Yolande James made the announcement earlier this week at the Science Centre in Montreal’s Old [...]
