Une alliance nationale visant à fournir une base factuelle pour l'établissement et l'intégration des nouveaux arrivants, ainsi que pour la promotion de communautés accueillantes au Canada
La revue de presse fournit des liens aux articles récents et archivés, à la fois en anglais et en français, sur l’immigration et la diversité lesquels ont été publiés dans les média locaux et nationaux. Il y a également des articles internationaux. Cette section est mise à jour hebdomadairement.
Coming Into Force of Bill C-35, An Act to Amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
Bill C-35, An Act to Amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA), comes into force on June 30, 2011. The Bill strengthens the rules governing those who provide immigration advice or representation for a fee or other consideration. Instructions are given to the field on how to process applications during the 120 day transitional period which accompanies the coming into force of this legislation.
Updated Ministerial Instructions: New Cap on Federal Skilled Worker Applications
Effective July 1, 2011, a cap of 10,000 new Foreign Skilled Worker applications, without an offer of arranged employment, will be considered for processing each year. Within the 10,000 cap, a maximum of 500 new applications per occupation will be considered each year.
Study Finds CSIC-Accredited Immigration Consultants Provide Benefits to Canadian Multiculturalism
CSIC-accredited immigration consultants benefit Canadian society by helping Canada attract greater numbers of highly qualified immigrants, according to a study commissioned by the Canadian Migration Institute (CMI).
Thirteen outstanding community leaders and organizations are being recognized with Ontario’s 2011 Newcomer Champion Awards. These leaders will be recognized for their community-building contributions – such as supporting the settlement and integration of newcomers, and promoting Ontario’s many diverse cultures in their communities.
The City of Ottawa unveiled a new plan on Monday to attract immigrants and better integrate those who are already here. The plan brings together a dozen immigration and settlement agencies, as well as employers, social service providers and others.
Volunteering is a key to Canadian success, a conference on civic participation for immigrants heard on Saturday. The one-day conference, held at the Peel District School Board, examined how to encourage newcomers to Canada to participate in Peel’s civic life.
