Tag: citizenship
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Preparing for October’s Federal Election
The campaign blitz, distribution of signs and pamphlets, and door-knocking marked the officially kick-off of the start of the Federal election campaign several days ago. As Filipinos living and working in Canada, we are strongly encouraged to at least know the politicians running in the Federal election and what their positions are on issues important…
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Multicultural Helping House Society To Deliver Pre-Arrival Immigration
Canada-bound immigrants from the Philippines will have a new centre to provide them with pre-arrival services to prepare them for their settlement in their new country. Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has designated the Vancouver- based Multicultural Helping House Society (MHHS) to deliver programs designed to help new immigrants integrate faster and better into Canadian…
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First Batch of Express-Entry Immigrants Invited to Canada
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander announced on February 2 that the first round of top-ranked candidates from Canada’s Express Entry system is already helping to fill demonstrated and verifiable gaps in Canada’s labour market. On January 31, 779 skilled workers, including professionals in natural and applied sciences, and industrial, electrical and construction trades, were…
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Inviting In-Demand, Skilled Immigrants to Canada
First round of Express Entry candidates invited to fill labour market needs and contribute to Canada’s economic growth. February 2, 2015— Ottawa—Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander today announced that the first round of top-ranked candidates from Canada’s Express Entry system is already helping to fill demonstrated and verifiable gaps in Canada’s labour market.…
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Reuniting more families Parent and Grandparent program re-opening January 2, 2015
Ottawa — Today, Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander announced that the parent and grandparent program (PGP) will re-open on January 2, 2015. Alexander highlighted the success of the PGP, stating that Canada has welcomed more than 70,000 parents and grandparents since 2012. This number represents the highest level of parent and grandparent admissions…