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The deadline for the requirement for Canada’s Electronic Travel Authoriztion (eTA) is fast approaching
Starting March 15, 2016, visa-exempt foreign nationals who fly to or transit through Canada will need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). Exceptions…
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Government of Canada Invests in Indigenous Entrepreneurship and Business Development in Labrador
Support announced today for the Innu Business Development Centre and the Nunacor Development Corporation February 09, 2016 – Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL…
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City of Victoria named as new destination community under the Resettlement Assistance Program
February 5, 2016 – Ottawa, ON – Following the meeting of Big City Mayors, Minister McCallum announced the Inter-Cultural Association of Greater…
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Communities across Canada invited to apply to show how they can welcome and support Government-Assisted Refugees
February 5, 2016 – Ottawa, ON – In response to the Government of Canada’s commitment to welcome 25,000 Syrian refugees, many municipalities…
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Minister McCallum congratulates those working on the ground to support the national project to resettle Syrian refugees in Canada
Ottawa, January 29, 2016 – The Hon. John McCallum, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today issued the following statement: “I am proud…
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Canada announces the Syrian Family Links initiative
Bringing Syrian refugees and sponsors together January 26, 2016 – Ottawa, ON – Today, Syrian Family Links was launched to help connect…
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Canada has welcomed its first 10,000 Syrian refugees
January 13, 2016–Ottawa, ON–A significant milestone was reached late yesterday evening. Canada has now welcomed more than 10,000 Syrian refugees to our…
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Minister McCallum issues statement regarding disturbing incident in Vancouver
Ottawa, January 9, 2016—The Honourable John McCallum, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today issued the following statement: “I was appalled when…
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Provincial Government Helps Employers Connect with Skilled Immigrants
The Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, today announced an initiative to attract more skilled immigrants to the province than…
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Provincial Government Releases Labour Market Outlook 2025
To ensure Newfoundland and Labrador has a highly skilled workforce and favourable conditions to growing the population, the Provincial Government today released…
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Government of Canada Supports Strategic International Student Recruitment Initiatives Memorial University to enhance recruitment and partnerships
St. John’s, N.L. – Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency – July 24, 2015 – Memorial University, through the Internationalization Office and the School…
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Provincial Government Launches Population Growth Strategy
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador today released Live Here, Work Here, Belong Here, A Population Growth Strategy for Newfoundland and Labrador,…
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Remaining Citizenship Act reforms coming into force
June 5, 2015 — Ottawa, ON — A final suite of reforms to strengthen and modernize Canada’s citizenship laws will be fully…
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New Strengthening Canadian Citizenship Act Provisions Come Into Force
The Strengthening Canadian Citizenship Act, which received Royal Assent on June 19, 2014, included new grounds to revoke Canadian citizenship from dual…
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Statement from Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander and Employment and Social Development Minister Pierre Poilievre on the expiration of the four-year temporary work permits
Ottawa, April 1, 2015 – Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander and Employment and Social Development Minister Pierre Poilievre issued the…
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These are uncertain times for temporary foreign workers
At least one worker from India received some good news this week Baliram Bhatt, who has worked in this province for the…
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WGCi Job Fair Feb 28th & March 7th, 2015
Attention to all job seekers! Work Global Canada Inc. will be hosting a Job Fair on Saturday February 28th, 2015 and March…
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Express Entry to Canada launched On January 1st, 2015
On January 1st, 2015, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) launched a new electronic system called Express Entry that will facilitate faster processing…
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