Critics object to redefinition of citizenship while Canadian immigration authorities highlight streamlined services Since receiving Royal Assent on June 19th, the “Strengthening Canadian Citizenship Act” (Bill C-24), has sparked sharp criticism. Amnesty International, members of the legal community, and other groups have stepped forward to oppose the bill, which changes the legal requirements to become a citizen of Canada, and empowers the government with new
Opportunity Lives Here
Yearly Archives: 2014
Fashion Industry Makes Statement on Temporary Foreign Worker Reforms
TORONTO – Fashion professionals are the latest to protest the reforms to Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), echoing complaints from other sectors of the economy including the tourism, health, and fast food industries. Alecia Bell, president of Toronto’s Elite Model Management, has appealed to Employment Minister Jason Kenney and rallied the support of 150 members of the fashion industry to petition Immigration Minister Chris
Remember These Spousal Sponsorship Restrictions
Recent Restrictions on Spousal Sponsorship If you wish to apply for Canadian immigration through the Family Class Sponsorship program, you should be informed about recent changes introduced within the past two years that may affect your plans. In 2012, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) began enforcing stricter application policies for the Spousal Sponsorship immigration stream of Canada’s Family Class program. These reforms affect prospective immigrants
Employment Minister Kenney responds to opponents of Temporary Foreign Worker Program reforms
CHARLOTTETOWN – On July 11, Canadian Employment Minister Jason Kenney faced critics of his recent reforms to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). Minister Kenney was in town to co-chair the Forum of Labour Market Ministers with the honourable Allen Roach of Prince Edward Island. The forum was Kenney’s first meeting with his fellow ministers since the federal program was overhauled in June to make
Happy Canada Day! 50 Insane Facts (Infographic)
Happy Canada Day! Check out this infographic for some fun facts about Canada that you might not know.
Tim Hortons Responds to Temporary Foreign Worker Program Revision
OTTAWA – Tim Hortons CEO Marc Caira has expressed concern about new policy that restricts the employment of temporary foreign workers in Canada. Canada’s largest coffee chain relies heavily on foreign labour, especially in remote locations with a genuine lack of available Canadian staffing candidates. CEO Caira sees potential staffing shortages as a by-product of the recently revised Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TWFP). In a
Top 10 Places to Visit in Canada
CanadianImmigration.com’s Top 10 Places to Visit in Canada Canada is a diverse country with cities of every size, each with their own unique attractions. With summer here, it’s time to think about the best vacation spots that Canada has to offer. Here are our picks for the ten best places to visit in the country. 10. Cavendish, Prince Edward Island With beaches, dunes, and
Kenney Suspends Fast Food Access To TFWP Indefinitely
On April 24, 2104, Employment Minister Kenny imposed an indefinite moratorium on restaurants using the temporary foreign worker program. As a practical matter, this means that no new temporary foreign worker program applications for restaurants will be accepted or processed. Further, any pending applications and all unfilled approved applications are suspended indefinitely. This drastic action was taken shortly after the C.D. Howe Institute released a
Spousal Sponsorship And Canada Work Permits
Spousal Sponsorship and Open Work Permits In Canada: The Basics Many Canadians, particularly newly settled Canadian immigrants, have a foreign spouse or partner who also seeks residency and employment in Canada. They may be assured Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) is committed to keeping families united. This includes giving immigrant couples the opportunity for both partners to live and work in Canada, through the spousal
Canada Continues Recruiting Skilled Immigrants To Benefit Economy
Canada Continues Recruiting Skilled Immigrants To Benefit Economy A recent meeting of Canadian immigration ministers at the federal, provincial, and territorial (FPT) levels has reconfirmed the government’s priority on skill-stream immigration. FPT governments will continue to recruit skilled immigrants, while assisting their integration into Canadian society and their successful contribution to the economy. Co-chairing the meeting were citizenship and immigration minister Chris Alexander and Thomas