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June 9, 2014

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CIC News

 

Strengthening Canada's economy through new immigrant investor program

Vancouver, BC, Industry Canada, June 6, 2014

 

Applications received by CIC under the FSWP as of June 6, 2014 

 

Designated Learning Institutions

June 5, 2014 

History of immigration

 

History of Greek immigration to Canada

Library and Archives Canada

 

Canadian Immigration in the News

 

TFW moratorium puts strain on supply of workers in the Philippines 

By Bryan Passifiume, vulcanadvocate.com, June 8, 2014

 

Canada Opens The Door For More Expat Citizens 

By Vicky Dixon, Money International, June 8, 2014

 

Canada Has Introduced New Legislation to Banish Its Citizens

By Rob Sullivan, robsullivan.com, June 7, 2014

 

Canada Considers Opening Of New Visa Application Center In Doha 

Visa Reporter, June 6, 2014

 

Deported Nigerian students to return to school in Regina 

CBC News, June 7, 2014

 

Alleged mob boss refuses to attend Immigration and Refugee Board hearing under heavy security 

By Adrian Humphreys, National Post, June 6, 2014

 

Angry millionaires suing over Canadian citizenship another symptom of ailing immigration system, critics claim 

Eastern Ontario Network, June 5, 2014

 

International grads now have immigration route to N.S. 

CBC News, June 6, 2014

 

 NS: Economy at risk as immigrants become disenchanted with employment opportunities

By Steve Proctor, Burnside News, June 6, 2014

 

Nominee program: Change opens new door for international grads

By Sherri Borden Colley, Herald News, June 6, 2014

 

New Immigration Pathway Created for International Students

novascotiacanada.ca, June 6, 2014

 

Canadian immigration bill will lead to 'second class citizenship'

Times of AP, June 5, 2014

 

Crack down on TFW program violations, McCallum urges feds 

By Sheila Pratt, Edmonton Journal, June 5, 2014

 

Province OKs Pakistani adoption after 3 years; family overjoyed 

CBC News, June 5, 2014

 

Foreign worker debate causing concern at Brooks, High River meat plants 

By Amanda Stephenson, Calgary Herald, June 5, 2014

 

Suzanne Legault warns of growing federal government secrecy 

By Lee Berthiaume, Ottawa Citizen, June 5, 2014

 

Is Ottawa Welcoming to Immigrants? 

Ottawa Local Immigration Partnership, June 4, 2014

 

IIMMIGRANTS TO CANADA IN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIPS MUST CHOOSE BETWEEN DEPORTATION OR MORE ABUSE 

radiofree.org, June 4, 2014

 

What labour shortage?

Alaska Highway News, June 4, 2014

 

Chamber supports lifting ban 

By NickKuhl, Lethbridge Herald, June 5, 2014

 

Walking a fine line with Ontario's ethnic voters 

By Donovan Vincent, The Star, June 4, 2014

 

Pigeon River Sees Drop in Visitor Numbers 

By James Murray, Net News Ledger, June 4, 2014

 

Canada's Immigration Minister Defends New Legislation Against Critics 

By Michelle Kary, immigration direct, June 4, 2014

 

Immigration reform bill has 26,000 opponents, according to B.C. petition 

By Ian Bailey, The Globe and Mail, June 3, 2014

 

Ahmed Abassi, arrested after investigation into VIA Rail plot, pleads guilty to immigration fraud

By Stewart Bell, National Post, June 3, 2014

 

Big petition to stop Harper Government's citizenship changes

By Laura Baziuk, CKNW News Talk, June 3, 2014

World Immigration in the News

 

Texas Republicans adopt hard-line on immigration, gay rights

By Marice Richter, Reuters, June 8, 2014

 

US Consulates in Canada Temporarily Suspend Most Interviews for Non-Canadian Third Country Nationals 

San Francisco Immigration Law Blog, June 6, 2014

 

Attracting educated immigrants will ensure our economic prosperity

By Fariborz Ghadar, pennlive.com, June 6, 2014

 

Turks in Germany 'don't feel appreciated'

DW.de, June 8, 2014

 

Maltese PM says EU not paying enough attention to immigration

By sina English, June 8, 2014

 

Minorities facing rising prejudice in Germany

World Bulletin, June 7, 2014

 

Abe touts immigration, but refugees get shunned 

By Jeff Kingston, Japan Times, June 7, 2014

 

Time to revamp immigration to address our nation's 21st century needs 

By Sal Russo, WacoTrib.com, June 7, 2014

 

In the squalid migrant camps of Calais all that shines is hope and determination 

Mirror, June 7, 2014

 

Rumors of asylum raise hopes for migrant families 

By Christopher Sherman, The State, June 6, 2014

 

Germany: Parliament discuss plans to restrict immigration from Balkan states

By Sue Reid, Mailonline.com, May 30, 2014

 

As Rumors of Immigration Amnesty Increase, Third World Invaders Send their Young Kids to America to Stake Their Claim 

inSerbia.com, June 6, 2014

 

Immigration Minister Scott Morrison rejects claims of an Australian-led cover up on Manus Island 

By Liam Cochrane, Radio Australia, June 6, 2014

 

Greece seeks EU help to deal with illegal immigration 

enikos.gr, June 6, 2014

 

Texas Republicans open convention at odds over immigration reform 

By Marice Richter, Jobrny's World, June 6, 2014

 

Why anti-immigrant fervor is destined to become a relic of the past 

By By Shikha Dalmia, The Week, June 5, 2014

 

'Lost the plot' Outrage as thousands of migrants living abroad are still claiming SICK PAY 

By Giles Sheldrick, Express, June 6, 2014

 

Critical skills list: Foreigners wanted for jobs we can't do 

By Robbie Ragless, BizNews.com, June 5, 2014

 

Obama Administration's Futile Response to Illegal Immigrant Minors

By Warren Mass, NewAmerican.com, June 4, 2014

 

Germany is top choice in Europe for highly qualified migrants

By Philip Oltermann, The Guardian, June 4, 2014

 

Spain gets 10 million euros from EU to fight illegal immigration

Yahoo News, June 3, 2014

 

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Scheduled seminars

 

18-06-2014
Value of Canadian citizenship

Full day seminar in Toronto
7 CPD hours

Lorne Waldman, Joel Sandaluk, Renata BrumBozzi (Senior Citizenship Judge), Phil Mooney

Air Canada Centre
50 Bay Street (Union Station)

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26-06-2014

Vancouver
3 CPD hours

Jason Cayer
Denise Hall,

Segal Graduate Building
SFU, 500 Granville Street

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15-07-2014

Full day seminar/workshop
7 CPD hours

Chantal Desloges

Hart House at University of Toronto

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18-09-2014

ICCRC: 3 CPD hours
LSUC: under assessment
LSBC: 3 CPD hours

Presenters: Rudolf Kischer, Dianne Russell, Tolga Habali

Location: TBA (Vancouver)

 

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