7. Federal Immigration Programs

2-Year Moratorium on Immigrant Parents, Grandparents

The federal government is imposing a two-year moratorium on immigration applications from parents and grandparents, starting immediately.

13 years ago

‘Supervisa’ is Part of Family Reunification Announcement

The federal government says it will repair Canada's broken family reunification system by boosting the number of parents and grandparents…

13 years ago

Immigration To Canada: Focus On Economic Immigrants, Researchers Urge

As Citizenship and Immigration Canada conducts ongoing public consultations on the mix and number of immigrants the country should take…

13 years ago

Cut Immigration Applications To Fix Backlog, Kenney Says

Canada needs to accept fewer applications from people wanting to live here, Immigration Minister Jason Kenney says, and he's eyeing…

13 years ago

Canada Immigration Reform: Jason Kenney Seeks Young, Educated, Skilled And Fluent Newcomers

OTTAWA - Immigration Minister Jason Kenney has never suffered from lack of ambition and his latest goal is nothing short…

13 years ago

More Economic Immigrants Taking Advantage of (CEC)Fast Track

The Canadian Experience Class program fast tracks permanent residency applications for skilled foreign workers and graduate students who have spent…

13 years ago

Kenney Holds Immigration Levels Steady, Increases White-Collar Workers

OTTAWA - Immigration Minister Jason Kenney plans to hold immigration levels steady next year, but the mix of immigrants will…

13 years ago