On February 16, 2012, the Minister of Public Safety reintroduced the “designated
foreign national” provisions under Bill C-31
Protecting Canada’s Immigration System Act
This is one of the cornerstones of the government’s immigration reform agenda. It provides the Minister with the discretion to declare persons arriving in Canada or already in Canada as “designated foreign nationals”.
By Tobi Cohen, Postmedia News
OTTAWA – The government is expected to issue a moratorium on new immigration applications under the popular Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Immigrant Investor Program, Postmedia News has learned.
Both programs were set to reopen to new applicants on July 1, but efforts are underway to revamp the programs by the end of the year.
The government doesn’t want to process new applications until it’s dealt with the existing backlogs and put in place a “just-in-time” economic immigration system, probably by January.
Seven British Columbians have been named to Canadian Immigrant magazine’s fourth annual Top 25 Canadian Immigrants awards list.
Sponsored by RBC, the annual people’s choice award celebrates the achievements of newcomers to Canada, many of whom are businessmen and women. B.C. residents named to the 2012 list are:
We bring you stories and updates on Newcomer business, changes to immigration, Canadian best practices, and connections to resources that you need to succeed:
Julie McMahon, RCIC, CAPIC
Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant
CICC number: R509339
Phone: 778.231.9410
Fax: 778.653.0665
Email: info@immigrantbusinessbc.ca
Website: www.immigrantbusinessbc.ca
Office Address:
Airport Square Building Suite 1100, 1200 West 73rd Avenue Vancouver, BC, Canada V6P 6G5
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