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Government Cracks Down On Citizenship Fraud – Canadian Immigration News

Chris Alexander, Canada’s Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, congratulated the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in Nova Scotia in their efforts to crack down on residence fraud in the province. The RCMP recently charged a Bedford, Nova Scotia resident with several criminal code offences including misrepresentation and false representation. The Minister stated that this thorough investigation conducted by the RCMP should represent a warning to

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Canada Welcomes First Permanent Residents From Federal Skilled Trades Program – Canadian Immigration News

Canada recently welcomed its first successful applicants through the Federal Skilled Trades program, one of Canada’s newest Canadian immigration programs. Chris Alexander, Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister, was present to welcome the very first successful permanent resident applicant under the Federal Skilled Trades program. The applicant is originally from Ireland and will be working in Ontario as a plumber. Mr. Alexander explained that his government

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Canadian Immigration Criteria Changes to Quebec Skilled Worker Program Challenged

Canadian Immigration Criteria Changes to Quebec Skilled Worker Program Challenged  On August 1st, 2013, the Quebec government implemented significant changes to the selection criteria for its Quebec Skilled Worker program.  The changes are controversial, as they not only apply to applications submitted after August 1st, but also to applications that were submitted before August 1st, 2013. As a result, thousands of applicants will be affected

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City of Montreal Ranked #1 for University Experience in the World

Canada’s increase in popularity can be attributed to its great educational institutions, reasonable cost of living and tuition, as well as a facilitated path from study permit to eventual Canadian permanent residency. According to a recent poll conducted by China’s Bank of Communications and the Economist Intelligence Unit, the city of Montreal was ranked number one in the world for university experience. Chinese students make

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Chris Alexander: Canada’s new Citizenship and Immigration Minister

Former Canadian ambassador to Afghanistan, Chris Alexander, was recently appointed Canada’s new Minister of Citizenship and Immigration as part of Prime Minister Harper’s cabinet shuffle. The former diplomat was first elected as a Member of Parliament 2 years ago, and has over 18 years of service as a Canadian diplomat. Mr. Alexander is replacing Jason Kenney, who held the position since 2008. Mr. Alexander says

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