Canadian Bar Association’s submission on Bill C-24, Strengthening Canadian Citizenship Act
Read the submission of the Canadian Bar Association National Immigration Law Section on the proposed changes to…
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25
Apr
2014
Category: Blog
24
Apr
2014
Outstanding numbers for Chinese Citizens
On April 22, 2014 Chris Alexander, Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister, and Costas Menegakis, Parliamentary Secretary to Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister announced that in 2013 Canada issued more than 270,000 visitor visas , over 29,000 study permits and granted permanent residency to more than 34,000 Chinese citizens.
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23
Apr
2014
New caps for Federal Skilled Worker and Federal Skilled Trades Programs, and Canadian Experience Class
Federal Skilled Workers are chosen as permanent residents based on their ability to prosper in Canada. They are assessed according to a selection grid made up of six factors, including language, education, work experience,…
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17
Apr
2014
Easter Fun-Filled Weekend in Toronto
With the second long weekend of 2014 approaching us, there comes a question of, what can I do to make the most out of this weekend? Easter is a time to celebrate the resurrection of a prophet for Christians, and a time to celebrate freedom for Jews.
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16
Apr
2014
Nova Scotia’s New Immigration Program
On March 6, 2014 the province of Nova Scotia launched the Regional Labour Market Demand Stream. This program is a part of the Provincial Nominee Program of Nova Scotia, and offers fewer restrictions to applicants seeking Canadian Permanent Residency.
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15
Apr
2014
The First Seder – Happy Passover to all of our Jewish friends, neighbours, and clients
Monday April 14, 2014 Jews across the world along with friends and family will start the celebration of Passover. Passover is a weeklong celebration ending Tuesday April 22, 2014 where individuals of…
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15
Apr
2014
Termination of the Federal Investor and Entrepreneur Classes
Dear Interested Parties: The Government has tabled legislation to terminate investor and entrepreneur applications on the terms set out below. We have been contacted by various applicants to consider taking legal action…
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11
Apr
2014
Federal Court Judicial Appointments Announced
The Honourable René Leblanc, a lawyer with the Department of Justice Canada in Ottawa, is appointed a Judge of the Federal Court, to fill a new position created by Section 95 of…
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11
Apr
2014
Express Entry Canada’s new Immigration Program
The program formerly known as “Expression of Interest” will now be referred to as “Express Entry”. Citizenship and Immigration minister Chris Alexander announced on April 8th, 2014 that Express Entry is…
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8
Apr
2014
International Roma Day!
April 8 is International Roma Day. This day was designated by the International Romania Union in 1990 to celebrate Romanian culture, and issues they face on a day to day basis. This…
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