- Increased cap on parent sponsorship applications
There is new hope for Canadian immigrants who have been struggling to sponsor their parents and grandparents to Canada under the existing lottery system. Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Ahmed Hussen announced that the Government of Canada will accept up to 20,000 applications for the sponsorship of parents and grandparents in ...
- Biometrics now required for nationals from Europe, Africa, Middle East
On July 31, 2018, nationals from countries in Europe, Africa and the Middle East are required to provide biometrics (fingerprints and a photo) if they are applying for a Canadian visitor visa, a work or study permit, or permanent residence.
Currently, Canada already collects biometrics from in-Canada refugee claimants and overseas ...
- Are you a newcomer making yourself sick with worry?
A top-down approach to optimal health for immigrants
Most of us who emigrate do well with the transition, despite the stressors and uncertainties that are inevitable with immigration and resettlement, according to Canadian Guidelines for Immigrant Health published in CMAJ (July 2011). These include challenges with leaving family members behind, changes in ...
- Pastor Ken Stravens – Transition/Death Announcement/Prayer Service/Fundraiser
It is with great sadness to inform you the loss of Pastor Ken Stravens who went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 5:20pm. Pastor Ken has been battling late stage lung cancer for the past year.
Pastor Ken came to Canada with his family a few ...
- Canada’s Best Cities For Jobs And Affordable Homes Are Very Different From 5 Years Ago
The West is out, and government towns are in. That might be an oversimplification of what’s happening with Canada’s regional economies, but it nicely summarizes the results of a new ranking from Bank of Montreal. Economists at the bank ranked 20 cities and Prince Edward Island according to the strength of their ...
