No change to family reunification, overall immigration numbers
Tue, 28 Feb 2006 20:23:19 GMT
Canada's new immigration minister says the Conservative government does not plan to restrict family reunification nor change the overall annual target number for newcomers. But Monte Solberg said the mix of immigrants - and the means they use to enter the country - may need to change to reflect a greater emphasis on labour shortages. "I don't think it's the overall number that's the issue," Solberg said in an interview Tuesday.
American Deserters Try to Remain in Canada
Fri, 10 Feb 2006 03:20:01 GMT
Two U.S. military deserters who were denied political asylum in Canada have asked for a court review, arguing authorities rejected them without considering the legality of the Iraq war. Defense lawyer Jeffry House asked federal court Wednesdsay to order Canada's Immigration and Refugee Board to rehear the cases of Jeremy Hinzman and Brandon Hughey. The board rejected their refugee claims last year.
Canada Thriving as New Leader Steps In
Wed, 08 Feb 2006 20:30:30 GMT
The conservative Canadian government to be sworn in Monday will take the reins of a country that is economically flush, newly confident and ready to reap the benefits of one of the largest supplies of oil in the world. Stephen Harper, 46, will become prime minister of the thriving country as it shows signs of continuing success and follows a path determinedly different from that of its southern neighbor.