New Canadian Immigration Legislation Survives Key Vote
On April 9, 2008, the Conservative government’s new immigration legislation survived a key vote in the Canadian House of Commons, despite an attempt by the New Democrats to block the controversial reforms. Members of Parliament voted against the NDP motion that strove to block the Conservative budget implementation bill, which contains the new legislation to […]
Amendments to Clear Backlog of Canadian Immigration Applications
The proposed legislative amendments are intended to cut through the back log of Canadian immigration applications that has grown to 900,000. As the opposition Liberals appear prepared to support the budget to avoid a federal election, it is likely the budget will pass and the proposed changes to the Canadian immigration application process will become […]
Immigration Minister Comments On Proposed Changes to Canadian Immigration Application Process
Immigration Minister Diane Finley defended her government’s proposed amendments to how the government will select new Canadians during a televised exchange on March 23, 2008. The amendments came as part of the proposed federal budget tabled on March 14, 2008. Critics argue that the changes will give the government unprecedented power over who will be […]
Proposed Changes to Canadian Immigration Application Process
The proposed legislative changes to the way in which skilled worker applications for Canadian immigration are processed should have been enacted to take effect some time after the changes became law. Furthermore, it would have been preferable had the government published the types of applications it intends to fast track in advance of enacting the […]
Canadian Immigration Applications Must Be Accurate When Submitted
A potential client wishing to immigrate to Canada wrote to me recently indicating that he would be completing his university degree within six months. As he had to submit the simplified application form, he wondered if he could submit the application right away and just indicate on the form that the degree had been completed, […]
New Canadian Immigration Legislation May Allow Fast-tracking of Applications
On March 14, 2008, legislative amendments were introduced by the Government of Canada which will change the way in which applications for Canadian immigration or permanent residence in the skilled worker category will be processed. The amendments have yet to be approved; however, the changes will give the Canadian government the ability to fast track […]