A significant effort from the government of New Brunswick has attracted immigrants to the province to boost up their population to over 700,000 people. However, the province seemingly has a problem retaining immigrants. Data out of the New Brunswick Institute…»
Highlights / Immigration
Economy, Immigration & Refugees
Canadian organization says immigration system needs to better serve business’
According to a report by Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), the immigration system is not meeting the needs of small and mid-sized businesses in the country. The CFIB is an organization that promotes the interests of small businesses in…»
Economy, Immigration & Refugees, International, Politics, Society
Plans are underway to tie local labour needs with immigration
A new immigration program that will allow cities and towns to pick newcomers based on local labour needs is being greeted positively by labor experts and economists. CBC News’ Kathleen Harris writes that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau instructed new Immigration…»
Immigration & Refugees, International, Society
One PhD chapter in English prevents French woman from immigrating to Quebec
Immigrating to the French-speaking province of Quebec is a dream for many French citizens. To achieve this, some start by studying in the province before deciding to stay longer. That’s what Emilie Dubois did. A French citizen, she did her…»
The LINK Online, Nov 1,2.3
your hosts Levon, Mathiew, Marc (video of show at bottom) Quebec to add ‘values’ test for new immigrants The mostly French-speaking province of Quebec intends to implement a test for prospective immigrants to ensure they understand ‘Quebec’ societal values. As…»
Quebec to require values test for new immigrants
The government of Quebec is moving ahead with its contentious plan to require that newcomers to the French-speaking Canadian province submit to a values test, provincial authorities announced Wednesday. As of Jan. 1, 2020, new immigrants to Quebec will have…»
Party leaders debate climate, deficits, secularism and relations with China
The leaders of Canada’s six major political parties faced off in the final debate of the 2019 federal election Thursday evening as they jostled to improve their position entering the final lap of the campaign. Thursday’s debate was the second…»
Immigration & Refugees, Society
Soccer players to talk about immigration
Soccer has brought together home-grown and immigrant players across Canada for decades and the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 plans to celebrate it. The museum is situated in the eastern city of Halifax and is now home to…»
Economy, International, Politics, Society
Canadians’ attitudes hardening against immigrants, refugees
The latest online survey of Canadian attitudes towards immigration seems to indicate a shift towards a less welcoming position. A poll commissioned by Canada’s publicly-owned broadcaster, CBC, showed that a clear majority (64%) said illegal immigration is becoming a serious…»
Immigration & Refugees, Politics
Quebec adopts controversial secularism and immigration legislation
Quebec’s provincial legislature adopted a controversial law late Sunday that bans certain public servants, including teachers, police officers, prosecutors and judges, from wearing religious symbols at work. The legislation known as Bill 21 also forbids anyone giving or receiving a…»
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