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Canada Immigration News Briefs: May 2010
CICNews.com
Jul 15th
The following is a summary of developments in Canadian Citizenship and Immigration that took place or were announced over the last few weeks.
New Brunswick’s foreign credentials recognition process praised as efficient, accessible
The head of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of New Brunswick, Andrew McLeod, praised the province’s foreign credential recognition process for being efficient and accessible. The application process is simplified and applicants are quickly notified whether their credentials will be recognized, or what steps they need to take in order to become licensed in New Brunswick. Engineers who become licensed in New Brunswick can work anywhere in Canada if they register with the provincial or territorial board governing their profession.
Canada and Ontario extend their immigration agreement
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) announced earlier this month that the Canadian government had extended its immigration agreement with the province of Ontario for an additional year. The agreement is being extended so that the federal and provincial governments can negotiate a successor agreement that will ensure that Ontario receives the settlement support and funding it needs.
Internship Program for young immigrants expanded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada
The Young Newcomers Internship Program, which was made permanent last year, will be expanded so that more newcomers can benefit from it. Initially, participants in the program were given internships in various branches of the Citizenship and Immigration department so that they could learn about government operations. However, thanks to the expansion, the internships will take place in other government departments as well.
Canadian economy adds four times the number of expected jobs in April
When job creation and employment statistics for April were released this month, experts were pleasantly surprised to see that the Canadian economy had added four times the expected number of jobs. The creation of 108,700 jobs was the largest monthly job gain on record in Canada.
Source: http://www.cicnews.com/2010/05/canada-immigration-news-briefs-2010-05780.html
Business immigration has a positive impact on British Columbia
CICNews.com
Jul 15th
Business immigration programs are being praised for their success in the beautiful province of British Columbia (BC), as more and more new Canadians are making an impact on BC’s economy while enjoying the province’s high quality of life.
Since 2002, business immigration programs have been responsible for more than $603-million in investment in the province, as well as the creation of more than 2500 new jobs. However, it is not only the province that is benefitting from business immigration. Business immigrants extol the virtues of living in Canada’s gateway to the Pacific.
Business immigrants choose to settle in BC for a number of reasons. The province and its most well-know cities, Vancouver and Victoria, consistently appear at or near the top of the rankings in studies or surveys of the best places to live in the world. In addition, the province is home to the University of British Columbia, a respected university that the children of business immigrants frequently attend.
“The economy has some influence, but in the [business] class, quality of life is a consideration that’s equally important,†said Moira Stilwell, BC’s Advanced Education and Labour Development Minister.
There are numerous ways to immigrate to British Columbia as a businessperson:
The Immigrant Investor Program is a federal immigration program for individuals who have a high net worth and business experience.The Immigrant Entrepreneur Program allows individuals who plan to start or purchase a business in Canada to immigrate and implement their business plan.The British Columbia Nominee Program also has a business component with a number of requirements applicants must fulfill.
Contact the professionals at Campbell Cohen to find out which Business immigration program is right for you. You can also fill out our free Business Immigration Eligibility Assessment questionnaire and receive a response within 24 hours.
Source: http://www.cicnews.com/2010/05/business-immigration-positive-impact-british-columbia-05779.html
