The federal government’s plan to award more points to French-speaking immigrants under the Express Entry program is welcomed by a leader of one of Canada’s major Francophone immigrant communities.
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Canada’s Express Entry program for immigrants has proven successful, but some immigration consultants believe it is too exclusive and needs tweaking.
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As the date of the federal election draws nearer, political candidates have begun to consider the costs of reuniting immigrant families – both economically and…
View More Family Reunification: The Economic CostNova Scotia now has the ability to fast track an additional 300 immigrants through new express entry streams. The announcement made by Premier Stephen McNeil…
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It is perhaps a good thing that immigration is not a major federal campaign issue, although the issue does surface in certain immigrant-rich ridings. And, of…
View More Policy Advice for the Next Minister – Part 2
It is perhaps a good thing that immigration is not a major federal campaign issue, although the issue does surface in certain immigrant-rich ridings. And,…
View More Policy Advice for the Next MinisterThe Quebec government is working on changes to its immigration policy that will bring it in line with the federal Express Entry program, which aims…
View More Quebec Falling in Line with Federal Immigration ProgramThe job of an academic is to be critical of government policy, not praise it, but in the case of Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s (CIC)…
View More Success for Express Entry Applicants Weighs Heavily on Job OffersOver half the population of international students in Ontario are deciding to stay put after graduating, and it’s for a good reason. A recent study…
View More Despite System’s Flaws, More International Students Coming to OntarioCanada needs a greater competitive edge in order to remain a top destination of choice for immigrants from around the world. This was the primary…
View More Canada Faces Stiff Competition in Attracting Immigrants