Canada

Jason Kenney, Canadian Minister of Immigration has confirmed that Canada will maintain its positive stance on immigration by setting a target of 240 000 to 265 000 new permanent residents for 2009.

A senior fellow at the Canada West Foundation in Calgary feels that Canada's points based immigration system is failing in one of its fundamental objectives by not necessarily selecting immigrants who would make the greatest contribution to the nation.

Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism for Canada, emphasized the government's continued commitment to maintaining a dynamic immigration program and to the successful integration of newcomers.

The Ontario food industry has been lobbying the provincial government to allow them to bring more foreign workers to Canada on work permits.

Canadian Prime Minister, Stephen Harper has reshuffled his cabinet after being re-elected, with Jason Kenney replacing Diane Finley as immigration minister.

According to the study by the Conference Board of Canada, immigration levels in Canada will need to increase significantly if economic growth is to continue.

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Canadian Expirience Class 2008-09-10

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