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Contractors, unions disagree on Canadian government’s fast-track immigration proposal
Aug 20, 2008

Journal of Commerce, Aug 20 2008Byline: Richard Gilbert Unions and contractors in Alberta disagree about the merits of a new federal government immigration program. Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Diane […]

Fast-track immigration program long overdue
Aug 15, 2008

Applicants could address Alberta skills shortage This week, federal Immigration Minister Diane Finley announced plans to fast-track immigration applications from skilled temporary foreign workers already employed in Canada — and […]

Saskatchewan labour skeptical of temporary foreign workers plan
Aug 15, 2008

REGINA — A pilot program to allow foreign workers to work temporarily in the hospitality industry in Saskatchewan and to potentially receive landed immigrant status has received business support but […]

Skilled foreigners will get invitation to stay
Aug 14, 2008

Temporary foreign workers and international students with recognized skills will be able to apply for permanent residency from within Canada under a new immigration class announced yesterday. Immigration Minister Diane […]

Immigration rules eased for foreign students, workers: Skilled workers will be able to apply for permanent resident status from within Canada
Aug 14, 2008

OTTAWA – Temporary foreign workers and international students with recognized skills will be able to apply for permanent residency from within Canada under a new immigration class announced yesterday. Immigration […]

Federal measure will cast Alberta workers into permanent underclass
Aug 13, 2008

EDMONTON – The Alberta Federation of Labour today strongly criticized the federal government’s proposed new measures to fast-track citizenship for only certain classes of temporary foreign workers in Canada. “By […]