Immigration News


July 1st – Happy Canada Day!

Canada, as it is today, was built by immigration. It is a nation that has always welcomed newcomers as a means to build a solid population and an effective federal state. Now more than ever, immigration is at the heart of a strong and growing Canada.

Alberta now welcomes family members for fast-track immigration – No job required

The Alberta provincial government recently announced that residents of Alberta can now sponsor their close relatives for fast-tracked Permanent Residency under a new section of the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP). The expansion of the program seeks to stimulate population and labour force growth and to create more welcoming communities for newcomers.

Controversial Canadian immigration reforms to be made law

After much deliberation on Parliament Hill, the Conservative's amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) survived a final vote in the House of Commons and received support from Senate. The budget implementation bill, which included the immigration reforms, has been adopted and the new immigration laws will come into effect in the coming months. Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) Minister Diane Finley has not yet announced what the specific implications will be on immigration to Canada.

Canada signs new agreement on immigration with Prince Edward Island

The Agreement for Canada-Prince Edward Island Cooperation on Immigration will make it easier for the province to attract and welcome newcomers and to respond to its particular social, demographic, and economic needs. Limits have been removed from the Prince Edward Island (PEI) Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), allowing the province to nominate even more of the immigrants it needs for fast-track Permanent Residency.

Practice for your IELTS on Canadavisa – New preparation material available

Certain Canadian immigration applicants are required to take the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), a standard test that is recognized by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) as an indication of English language ability. New to Canadavisa are free IELTS practice tests where visitors can get an idea about to expect.

David Cohen's Blog: Canadian Town Shows the Way

It's easy, in this day and age, to be cynical. Examples of greed and selfishness abound in most parts of the world, including Canada. I certainly have no trouble pointing out inequities in the Canadian immigration selection system, as readers of my previous blogs can attest. That said, it's important to keep in mind that if you look hard enough you will find people who set an example for the rest of us to aspire to. Regular people who lead extraordinary lives.

In the U.S. on an H1B? Alberta PNP has a new option for you - no job offer required

The province of Alberta, with its booming economy and expanding cities, has been working to make it as easy as possible to bring in foreign workers to contribute to the provincial labour force. The Strategic Recruitment Stream, a new pilot project by the Alberta Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) can fast-track the issuance of Canada Permanent Resident visas to people who are in the United States on temporary work visas. No job offer required.

David Cohen speaks before Parliament about proposed immigration amendments

Attorney David Cohen has been vocal about his opposition to the Conservative government's proposed legislative changes to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. At the request of the House of Commons Finance Committee and the Citizenship and Immigration Committee, he delivered an address outlining his legal perspective on the implications of the amendments. Video highlights of his address are available.

British Columbia – An impressive front-runner in newcomer integration

British Columbia (BC) is making immigration work. The provincial government has been in immigration headlines quite often over the past few months, with new initiatives and solutions to help newcomers make BC their home. From credential recognition services, to refugee settlement, programs for international students, better access to employment information and job-finding services, the BC government has been exceeding program targets and delivering exceptional service to newcomers.

Canada apologizes for past discriminatory immigration policies

With a recent string of apologies to various Canadian communities, the Government of Canada is recognizing the past wrongs of Canada's former immigration policies. The Conservative government's Historical Recognition Program has allotted $29 million to commemorate several of these important yet shameful events in Canada's history.
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Brampton Multicultural Community Centre is a group of diverse professionals dedicated to enhance newcomer community engagement. Our agency was established in 1987 as a nonprofit organization to serve and work with newcomers to facilitate their settlement and integration in Canada. We offer a wide range of services and learning opportunities to connect newcomers to a better future in the ever changing Canadian society.
 
MISSION STATEMENT
Our Mandate
 
  • To enhance the capacity of newcomers to participate more effectively in our communities.
  • To partner with other service providers and organizations to strengthen the response capacity of settlement sector. 
  • To work collectively with other community actors to facilitate better use of newcomers knowledge and talents in Canadian workplaces.

Our Values
 
  • Commitment to inclusiveness, fairness and equity.
  • Respect and value for diversity.
  • Commitment to collaboration and teamwork. 
  • Respect for client’s privacy and confidentiality. 
  • Accountability to our clients, stakeholders and partners.

 
ISAP
Immigration Settlement and Adaptation Program (ISAP)  

Through the Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program (ISAP), the Brampton Multicultural Centre (BMC) provides direct and essential services to newcomers to help them with their adaptation and settlement in Canada.These services include employment-related assistance, information and orientation on immigration, health, education and housing, translation, interpretation and application forms, referrals to government and community resources, and support counseling for individuals and families.

Information seminars are also held on a  monthly basis on issues of interest such as:

  • Money Management
  • Self Esteem
  • Housing, Employment Standards
  • Job Search
  • Parenting & Child Development
  • Canadian Workplace Culture
  • Health & Nutrition, Fire & Safety
  • Police Information & Community Safety

The Program is available for all immigrants and services are provided free in many languages including:

  • English
  • French
  • Spanish
  • Urdu
  • Punjabi
  • Hindi
  • Arabic
  • African Dialects

Eligibility Creteria

  • Newcomers
  • Immigrants
  • Conventional Refugee
  • Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, Arabic, Spanish, African Dialects, French & Others
 
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Job Search Workshop (JSW) 

The Workshops are three days in length, offered free of cost to the participants. The program aims to help new immigrants find meaningful employment in Ontario. The JSW Counselors work closely with recent immigrants who are facing employment difficulties, to develop their job search skills and help to find jobs in their chosen field.

Workshop Highlights 

  • Orientation to the Canadian Labour Market
  • Information about prospective Employers
  • Self-Assessment of Skills
  • Writing Winning Resumes & Cover Letters
  • Mastering your Interviewing Skills
  • Tapping into Hidden Job Market

After The Workshop

  • Ongoing follow-up and Support
  • Job Leads
  • Free Access to Computers, Printers, Telephones, Fax Machines, Photocopiers
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  • Networking

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