Posted by admin in Working in Canada on 12 26th, 2008 | No Comments
Alberta and British Columbia seeking Filipino skilled workers
The Canadian provinces of Alberta and British Columbia have a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Philippines’ Department of Labour and Employment (DOLE) regarding human resource development to promote the many employment opportunities in Alberta and BC. Hector Goudreau, the Alberta Minister...
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Posted by admin in News on 12 25th, 2008 | No Comments
Philippines now the largest source country for Canadian immigrants
China has been the top source country of immigrants for years, but now the Philippines has taken over the top spot for immigrants and temporary workers (combined).  19,064 Permanent Residents and 15,254 temporary workers from the Philippines arrived in Canada in 2007.  Aside from Americans, more Filipinos...
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Posted by admin in News on 11 17th, 2008 | No Comments
Asian immigrants - successful 2nd generation
According to a study from the Montreal-based Institute for Research on Public Policy, the real test of a society’s inclusiveness is the academic and professional success of immigrants’ children.  The study shows a positive overall pattern for immigration in that most second-generation immigrants...
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