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Launching 2 new 5-year caregiver immigration pilot programs February 23, 2019—Toronto, ON– Caregivers will soon have access to 2 new 5-year caregiver immigration pilots that will replace expiring and ineffective pilot programs. The new pilots will allow caregivers to come to Canada together with their family and provide a pathway to permanent residence. Caregivers will also soon have greater flexibility to change jobs quickly, and barriers that prevent family members from accompanying […]

By working together through advocacy actions, UITP is pleased to announce the signing of an MoU with Metropolis, the World Association of the Major Metropolises. By combining efforts, the global reach of both UITP and Metropolis will allow for cooperation in the field of sustainable mobility by exchanging information on urban transportation policies, planning, management and operations. Working with key decision-makers in our cities is vital to advancing urban life and this agreement will allow UITP and Metropolis to advance on advocacy and outreach initiatives such as the Mobility Champions Community. […]

The budget will have a direct impact on rents and for many people will lead to an unpleasant surprise when it comes time to renew leases. It will also affect property taxes on small owners. Mayor Valerie Plante and her administration have hiked spending by 10% over the past two budgets (2018 and 2019). That is triple the rate of inflation. This year, like last, it will mean tax increases […]

Minister Ahmed Hussen tabled the 2018-2020 Multi-Year Immigration Levels Plan and announced historic levels of immigration to Canada. The 2018-2020 Multi-Year Immigration Levels Plan reflects the government’s key priorities for immigration, taking into account input from provincial and territorial governments and stakeholders from across the country. This Multi-Year Immigration Levels Plan 2018-2020, Canada Immigration is growing it’s levels to keep globally competitive. Newcomers play a key role in Canada’s future success. The […]

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