Category Archives: Live in Canada

Social integration essential for economic growth

Having revolutionized the Canadian immigration system, handling immigration fraud and assessing immigration with the economic requirements on the nation, federal minister for immigration, citizenship and multiculturalism, Jason Kenney is all set for the next challenge- social integration of newcomers in … Continue reading

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New Immigrant center for newcomers

With the growing immigrant population in Saskatoon, a global gathering accommodation needs more space. The Canadian organization which works for the welfare of newcomers in Saskatoon, in April opened a new establishment at 100 Fifth Ave. North. This is the … Continue reading

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End of a voting marathon

Members of the Canadian parliament accomplished a voting marathon on the conservative government’s budget bill. The exercise involved voting on hundred of amendments and lasted nearly 24 hours. The voting began at 1 am and lasted until 11pm when the … Continue reading

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Ethnic enclaves have a negative impact on immigrants’ economic growth, says report

According to a federal government document, immigrants working in ethnic enclaves in major Canadian cities earn less than other Canadians and face difficulty adapting to the country’s economy. A report obtained under the Access to Information Act claims that such … Continue reading

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Immigration union concerned about border security cuts

The Canadian immigration union said cuts to border security could result in an increase in the number of criminals entering into Canada. The Saskatchewan government recently decided to reduce the strength of the border security forces. The 2012 federal budget … Continue reading

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How a Japanese immigrant to Calgary was swindled out of $2 million

An inhabitant of any country decides to migrate to any other country in search for a better life. All the lifelong earnings are spent by such an individual to initiate a new life in the new surroundings. But what happens … Continue reading

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Future of Immigrant Investor Program Uncertain

Not even three weeks are left for an immensely popular investor program to be opened to new applicants, and the government has not clarified yet whether it is going to issue a moratorium, take back the date of intake or … Continue reading

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Future of Immigration investor program uncertain

The immigration investor program is the most popular program in Canada. With less than three weeks before the program opens to new investors, the government is not sure about the future of this program. It has been said that the … Continue reading

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Immigration bill clears House of Commons

The government’s most controversial refugee and immigration bill, Bill C-31 cleared the House of Commons by a 159-132 vote. The bill will now be introduced in the Senate in spite of immense criticism from the people as well as the … Continue reading

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Need a temporary resident visa? You can now apply for one.

People residing temporarily in Canada  with the valid study and work permits now have the flexibility for applying for a new temporary resident visa. There are a lot of new facilities that are being offered. For instance, when they decide … Continue reading

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