2018
CANADA IMMIGRATION NEWS
Canada biometrics rule second phase to be implemented on December 31
As announced earlier, Canada will make it mandatory to submit biometrics information including fingerprints and photo for people from Asia, Asia Pacific and the Americas. Canada introduced the biometric rule
50% Rise in number of Indians obtaining Canadian citizenship
A total of 15016 Indians obtained Canadian citizenship during the 10-month period ending in October 2018, according to a report by Times of India, quoting Canadian authorities. It means a
Migration Levels Created Records in Canada During the Third Quarter of 2018
Canada witnessed a huge population growth as it has never seen in its history between the months of July and October this year. The population growth in the nine provinces
Alberta Express Entry Stream: Details of first seven draws released
The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) has released the details of the first seven draws held since the Alberta Express Entry Stream was launched in 2018. The first and largest
Canada to treat impaired driving as a serious criminal offence
With the amendments to the Canadian criminal code having come to effect on December 18, impaired driving will now be treated as a serious criminal offence. The punishment for the
3900 Candidates Invited to Apply in 106th Express Entry Draw
In the 106th Express Entry draw held on December 12th, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued a total of 3,900 invitations to apply for permanent residence in Canada.
Canada signs UN agreement on international migration
Canada, along with around 160 other member nations, has signed the United Nations’ new negotiated agreement on international migration. The non-binding United Nations Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular
Canadian provinces all set to welcome more immigrants in 2019
Many Canadian provinces including Ontario, Manitoba and Newfoundland are vying to increase immigration levels with an aim to address the growing need for workers. For most of these provinces, immigration
430,000 job vacancies in Canada remain unfilled: CFIB report
Labor shortage is putting pressure on small and medium-sized businesses in Canada, says the latest Help Wanted report of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). Around 430,000 job vacancies
Government launches online campaign to boost Canada immigration
With Canada immigration all set to become a major topic of discussion in the federal election in the country next year, the ruling government has launched an online campaign to
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