- Canadian Stock Markets Follow U.S. Into A Major Dive
North American markets extended last Friday’s slump, as the Dow Jones industrial average plunged nearly 1,600 points during today’s trading session.
In New York, the Dow finished the day down 1,175.21 points to 24,345.75, or 4.6 per cent, erasing its gains for the year.
Percentage wise, it was the Dow’s biggest drop ...
- Canada’s immigration program for migrant caregivers under review
Immigration Canada says caregivers who have not accrued the required two years of employment by Nov. 29, 2019 need not apply.
Foreign caregivers will not be eligible for permanent residence if they have not accrued two years of employment by November 29, 2019, according to a notice posted by the Immigration ...
- 2018 Toronto Black Film Festival arrives in Black History Month
Black History Month is here, which means films showcasing Black stars and Black experiences will soon hit screens for the 2018 Toronto Black Film Festival (TBFF).
Organizers of the six-day festival recently announced the event’s lineup, boasting a list of more than 60 films from 20 different countries. Of those pictures, ...
- Ontario to welcome more newcomers with increase in provincial nominee program
Interested in immigrating to Ontario? The allocation of immigrants accepted through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) is being increased from 6,000 to 6,600.
OINP is a part of Canada’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), which allows the provinces and territories to nominate immigrants based on their abilities and the in-demand positions ...
- Ontario investing in settlement programs for vulnerable newcomers
The Province of Ontario is contributing an additional $17.5 million to assist vulnerable immigrants and new refugees as they learn to settle in their new country. “This new investment addresses service gaps and helps improve the long-term success of newcomers, giving them the tools and opportunities to make valuable contributions to ...
