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As higher education becomes difficult in the U.S. and U.K., amidst a weak economic climate, Canada has emerged as an attractive destination for Indian students. With significantly lower tuition fees compared to its southern neighbour, the maple leaf country offers bright prospects for students.
Much like the U.S., Canada has become a hot destination for students wanting to…
Ottawa to change immigration age limit of dependent children to under 19
Age at immigration is key to newcomers’ economic outcomes, Ottawa says
Older children of immigrants will be prevented from joining their parents and siblings in Canada under a new federal government plan to restrict the definition of "dependent child."
The change, which takes effect Jan. 1, will narrow the definition of a dependent child to someone younger…
Passports to be Handled by Citizenship and Immigration Canada
The federal government announced last week that Canadian passports would come under the responsibility Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) this summer.
Passport Canada is currently managed by the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT), which will officially transfer control of the program to CIC on July 2 2013.
Service Canada, which is a part of…
New Parent and Grandparent program re-opens January 2, 2014
Citizenship and Immigration Canada will re-open the Parent and Grandparent (PGP) program for new applications on January 2, 2014, by which time the backlog and wait times in the program are expected to have been cut in half.
“The Action Plan for Faster Family Reunification is on track to meet the goals of cutting in half the backlog…
In Developed World-StatCan, Canada Has Second Largest Immigrant Population
According to a new Statistics, Canada is just behind Australia in the relative analysis of its foreign born residents. Among the G8, Canada’s foreign born population is at 20.6% of the total population.
The statistics follow the recent year’s trends of Australia followed by Canada, which has a highest per capita immigration rates across the world. Finland and…
Immigration boom skips New Brunswick
Canada’s immigration boom is passing New Brunswick by, the latest figures show, but one demographer say that's changing.
The 2011 National Household Survey from Statistics Canada shows the country is home to about 6.8 million foreign-born residents. That accounts for 20.6 per cent of the population, up from 19.8 per cent in 2006.
Harper Government increases support for apprentices and the skilled trades
The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, today highlighted key Economic Action Plan 2013 measures that will address Canada's skills shortages and transform the way Canadians receive skills training. She was speaking at the 2013 Canadian Policy Conference hosted by the Building and Construction Trades Department.
"Our Government…
Canada tightens visa norms, Indian IT companies set to be hit
Canada has united with the US for tightening the visa regime for foreign workers; this move would be harmful to the Indian companies offering IT services and having their operations in Canada.
Experts have seen it as a ‘knee-jerk’ reaction to the recent disagreement surrounding Canadian bank Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) and iGate, the above changes would…
Citizenship and Immigration Canada Announces New Funding for Immigrant Settlement
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) announced that it will provide $2.6 million to the HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters) Program on Wednesday, saying that this funding would help new immigrants incorporate more quickly after incoming in Canada.
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In spite from its plan for growth, long-term prosperity and jobs, the federal government is taking a step to forward with a three-point plan addressing challenges in relating Canadians with present jobs by providing people with the training and skills needed to obtain well-paying employment and high-quality.
The three-point plan is as below:
1. Creating Job Grant…
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