In January 2017, Ahmed Hussen was sworn in as the Canadian Immigration Minister. He has come a long way from earlier times when he moved to Canada as a teenager and fell in love with this country. His homeland of Somalia was war-torn when he arrived in Canada as a refugee in 1993.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Shaira Oyando, a newly recognized Canadian, is excited to learn about Indigenous peoples’ history in Canada. She relocated to Canada five years ago, and in November of 2016, she and her family officially became Canadian citizens. The Government House hosted the ceremony where 20 newcomers were welcomed to the country.
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Four cities in Canada were named in the top 25 best places in the world for quality of life. Out of the 450 cities evaluated, Montreal was ranked #23, Ottawa #18, Toronto #16, and Vancouver was ranked #5. A well-known international human resource firm, Mercer, released the data from the 2017 Mercer Quality of Life
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A majority of businesses in Canada are examining the possibilities of hiring and making investments during 2018. As the domestic demands gain strength, the need for hiring new employees increases. Of the businesses that the Bank of Canada surveyed, fifty-one percent reported an expectation of having additional employees over the next year.
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Canadian Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen talked about the importance immigrants have in the Canadian economy and the successful Canadian immigration programs in a news interview given in April 2017. Not only did Ahmed Hussen speak as the head of the Canadian immigration ministry, but he also spoke as a refugee himself.
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In 2016, the largest number of refugees in almost four decades have been allowed into Canada. A representative from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees said the settling of 46,700 refugees marks a “tremendous achievement” and a new record for the country since the Immigration Act was enacted in 1978. Included in this record
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Canada’s economy is experiencing an upswing in 2017 and 2018. The International Monetary Fund (IMF), based out of Washington D.C., has released a report with estimates for the economy’s growth rate that puts Canada in the lead of the Group of Seven (G-7) countries. If you are contemplating a move to Canada, you can contact
Canada, celebrating its 150th anniversary on July 1, 2017, is seen as a land of diversity, opportunity, and safety by people across the world. In June 2017, 90 people from 23 different countries began a new chapter in their lives by becoming Canadian citizens. An El Salvador native attending one of the citizenship ceremonies, Flor
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In the past year, more immigrants than ever have made Canada their new home. Over 300,000 immigrants moved to Canada last year, which is more than a 33% increase from the year prior and the highest number since modern recordkeeping began in 1971. This is no surprise to Canadian Visa Expert! Syrian refugees, who began
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Canada’s largest universities are experiencing a record number of international students beginning their school year. This steady increase began in 2016, after the United States’ presidential election. In 2007, the University of Toronto had 7,380 international students enrolled, which comprised about 10% of the total students. Today, international students make up approximately 20% of the
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