Canadian Immigration News

Canadian refugee board ordered to rehear U.S. war dodger's failed asylum bid
Canada's refugee board was ordered Friday to take another look at an American deserter's failed bid for asylum in a court ruling that could affect scores of other U.S. soldiers who have refused to fight in Iraq.

Halifax Funding Shows that Immigration is a Canadian Priority
Halifax, Nova Scotia is the most recent city in Canada to benefit from funding that actively focuses on the settlement of newcomers.

Canada Looks at Britain for Skilled Immigration Opportunities
As Canada celebrates its birth, the Canadian government reiterates the need for highly skilled immigrants and British workers are seen as a key source.

Bitter over 21 years of borrowed time
Iranian refugee sues Ottawa over delay as deportation looms

Croatia asks Ottawa to ease visa rules
Visiting foreign minister calls Canada's screening for potential war criminals from Balkan wars "humiliating"

New doors of investment open to Nigerians in Canada
says Canreach CEO

Peggy Nash introduces a "Once in a Lifetime" bill
NDP MP Peggy Nash (Parkdale – High Park) today introduced a Private Member’s Bill that will allow any Canadian citizen or landed immigrant to sponsor, once in their lifetime, one family member from outside the family class as defined in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act