NEWSLETTER

December 8, 2006

Improvements to the delivery of the Foreign Worker Program in Ontario
The development of a Regional List of Occupations Under Pressure for Ontario will make it easier, faster, and less costly for employers in Ontario to hire foreign workers where there are no qualified Canadian citizens or permanent residents available to fill the position.

November 15, 2006

Improvements to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program
Improvements to make it easier for employers in Alberta and British Columbia to hire foreign workers when there are no Canadian citizens or permanent residents available to fill the position.

October 16, 2006

Passing mark for Quebec Investor Category has been changed to 40

July 17, 2006

n terms of settlement funds required, the number of the applicant's family members includes both accompanying and non-accompanying dependants.

July 10, 2006

Dependent child under 22 years of age who is not spouse or common-law partner when application received should continue not to be married or not involved in a common-law relationship at visa issuance and when they enter Canada .