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Immigration process expedited for 217 Haitian children adopted by Canadian parents

 the CanadaVisa Team     26 January 2010

Citizenship and Immigration Canada announced today that the adoption process has been expedited for 217 Haitian children adopted by Canadian parents, of whom 31 are already in Canada.

Canada to speed up adoption and immigration process for Haitian children

 the CanadaVisa Team     21 January 2010

Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Canada Minister Jason Kenney announced yesterday that Canada would be expediting the adoption process for children affected by the earthquake that struck Haiti last week.

Canada to speed up adoption and immigration process for Haitian children

 the CanadaVisa Team     21 January 2010

Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Canada Minister Jason Kenney announced yesterday that Canada would be expediting the adoption process for children affected by the earthquake that struck Haiti last week.

Canada introduces special immigration measures in response to Haiti earthquake

 the CanadaVisa Team     18 January 2010

On Saturday, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) announced that special immigration measures for people affected by the January 12 earthquake in Haiti would be introduced effective immediately. Some types of Canadian immigration applications will now be processed on a priority basis.


Canada temporarily suspends visa requirements for aid providers on the way to Haiti

 the CanadaVisa Team     16 January 2010

Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) announced that humanitarian workers stopping through Canada on the way to providing relief in earthquake-ravaged Haiti will not require temporary or transit visas for the time being.

Canada looking at ways to fast-track immigration for Haitian applicants and refugees

 the CanadaVisa Team     14 January 2010

In the wake of a devastating earthquake in Haiti, the immigration ministers of Canada and Quebec are looking at ways to fast-track immigration to Canada for Haitian nationals.

Young immigrants in BC town receive settlement and integration assistance

 the CanadaVisa Team     14 January 2010

The Immigrant Youth in Schools Pilot program that was recently introduced in Abbotsford, British Columbia (BC) will provide young immigrants and refugees with the tools and counselling they need to achieve their full academic potential.


Canadian government introduces new project to help newcomers integrate into the economy

 the CanadaVisa Team     12 January 2010

Earlier today, the Canadian government announced a new online project that will help newcomers integrate into the Canadian labour market.

Ontario city unveils special immigration information portal for newcomers

 the CanadaVisa Team     08 January 2010

The city of North Bay, Ontario, which has been applauded for its initiatives to attract newcomers, is launching an immigration information portal for newcomers to Canada.

While other countries cut immigration levels, Canada continues to welcome newcomers

 the CanadaVisa Team     05 January 2010

Monday, January 4, 2010

Canada continues to welcome over a quarter-million newcomers a year while other countries are slowing down their levels of immigration.