Tag: federal
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NDP DEMANDS IMMEDIATE ACTION ON SURREY GANG CRISIS
OTTAWA – The Conservative government’s silence on the issue of escalating gang violence in Surrey continues to put communities at risk. “The federal government has an obligation here – why bother having a Minister for Public Safety if they have no intention of prioritizing public safety?” asked NDP MP Jinny Sims (Newton—North Delta). “People are…
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Mable Elmore Loses Tight Federal NDP Race
Vancouver-Kensington MLA Mable Elmore fought a well-organized battle in the federal NDP nomination for candidate in Vancouver East in the 2015 national election. However, the second term NDP MLA lost in the tight race to Vancouver-Mount Pleasant Jenny Kwan. NDP members elected Kwan as their candidate in Vancouver East for the upcoming federal election. Kwan…
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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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Canada Readies Express Entry For Immigration Applicants
Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander on December 1 confirmed it’s one month and counting until Express Entry launches a new phase of active immigration recruitment to meet economic and labour market needs. Potential candidates can create their profile on January 1st, 2015, with the first Invitations to Apply issued within weeks. Successful applicants…