CFIB calls for more foreign workers

The Canadian FederEurope, the US, Canada and Australia for a better life.ation of Independent Business (CFIB) asked Ottawa to take immediate steps to bring in more temporary foreign workers. The organization states that almost 290,000 full- and part-time jobs remain...

Canadians getting richer

A report by the Environics Analytics of Canada shows that Canadians are getting wealthier with average net worth topping CDN$ 400,000. This is despite the fact that they are amongst the most indebted in the world. Part of this rise in wealth is due to a tighter...

Quebec announces changes to its visa programme

The Government of Quebec has announced major changes to its immigration programmes. These changes are due to come into effect from August 1st. Visa changes are as follows: Skilled Workers Starting in August, a cap of 20,000 applications has been placed on the Quebec...

Canada halves visa backlog

Canadian Immigration Minister Jason Kenney has announced the backlog of Canada visa applications has shrunk by 40% in just a year following the government’s changes. Mr Kenny has been at the forefront of sweeping changes to the Canadian immigration system in the...