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Feds propose immigrants provide upfront evidence of English, French fluency

OTTAWA— The Canadian Press Published Friday, Oct. 14, 2011 7:02PM EDT http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/feds-propose-immigrants-provide-upfront-evidence-of-english-french-fluency/article2201956/ The federal government wants immigrants to provide upfront evidence that they’re fluent in one of Canada’s two official languages when they submit citizenship applications. Ottawa is requesting comments … Continue reading

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Canada Allows CELPIP Results For Skilled Worker and Professional CategorP

Canada Allows Results  From New CELPIP  Test As  Proof English Language  Skills for the skilled worker  and professional  category. Note that the CELPIP is  not acceptable for all catefories! You may remember  an old television ad for  Tetly Tea:  “Only … Continue reading

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Applying to Canada as an Investor, Entrepreneur or Self-Employed Person

It is possible to apply to Canada as an investor, entrepreneur or self-employed person. In other words, having money increases your chances of coming to Canada. Immigration Canada describes this category as follows: “The Immigrant Investor Program seeks experienced business … Continue reading

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Ontario gives green light to record number of foreign doctors

May 10, 2011 Louise Brown staff Reporter http://www.healthzone.ca/health/newsfeatures/article/988563–ontario-gives-green-light-to-record-number-of-foreign-doctors In what Health Minister Deb Matthews is hailing as a “reverse brain drain,” Ontario licensed a record 3,708 doctors last year — 41 per cent of them from other countries. Ten years … Continue reading

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Immigrating to Canada – The Language Barrier

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Standing in the way of Canadian immigrants – Publicvoice.tv

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English profs not amused by Canada’s immigration pop quiz

Sara Landreth and her husband, James Brooke-Smith, teach English literature at the University of Ottawa. Both have doctorates in English literature, but Canada’s immigration rules require each of them to take a $280 test proving they are fluent in the … Continue reading

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Canada – Foreign Trained Professionals and FARPA

Canada – Foreign Trained Professionals and FARPA (“Fair Access To Regulated Professions Act”) July 26, 2010 John Richardson Barrister and Solicitor Toronto, Canada Admitted to the bars of Ontario, New York and Massachusetts “It’s a story that replays for thousands … Continue reading

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Citizenship and Immigration Canada

Skilled workers and professionals: Who can apply—Selection factors Language testing http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/language-testing.asp You must provide proof of language proficiency by tak ing a language test from an agency designated by CIC. With your test results, you will be able to see … Continue reading

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IELTS may not be necessary for Canada Immigration

For Canada Immigration, the IELTS is sufficient but not necessary to establish proficiency in the English language Warning! Note the date that is written. Laws and regulations are in a constant state of change. What follows is not offered as … Continue reading

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