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Study brings into question the effectiveness of Canada’s annual immigration levels
Note: On November 1 of each year, the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration tables before Canada’s Parliament, projected admissions of immigrants to Canada, under all
Immigration quotas cause the backlog
(The following opinion was written by Colin R. Singer and appears in the May 21st, 2008 edition of the National Post – Financial Post Commentary
Canada’s Annual Immigration Levels: Quota System in Disguise
As the conclusion of the first quarter in 2006 quickly approaches, many applicants seeking permanent admission to Canada may have noticed a resumption of activity
Alternatives to the Federal Skilled Worker Program
Canada will admit more than 250,000 immigrants for Canadian permanent residence in 2012, including approximately 150,000 economic class immigrants of which, 100,000 will qualify under
Preserving Canadian Permanent Residence
Canada offers a very flexible permanent residence program allowing Canadian permanent residents to maintain their status while outside Canada for extended periods. To preserve permanent
Legislative Overhaul – Testimony of Colin R. Singer before the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration
The following is a partial transcript from the hearings conducted by the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration in Montreal, Friday May 4, 2001 on
Canada Regulates Immigration Consultants
On December 13, 2003 the Canadian government first introduced legislative amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations setting the stage for the regulation of
The Challenges for Settlement Professionals under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
The following was presented by Colin R. Singer, Attorney, as the key note speaker at the Citizenship and Immigration Canada – Ontario Administration of Settlement & Integration
Simplified Application Process
Citizenship and Immigration Canada has recently announced a new “Simplified Application Process” for Skilled Workers seeking to immigrate to Canada. Previously, applicants were required to

