Toronto immigration lawyer Andy Semotiuk: Canada is about to announce a slew of new changes to its immigration programs. From the government’s immigration website:

Toronto immigration lawyer Andy Semotiuk: If you have been reading my blog, then you know how I feel about the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) and the negative press it has been facing lately. Here comes another story in the same vein:

James Metcalfe | Pace Law Firm | Director of Immigration: Changes to the Citizenship Act were announced earlier this year which may make it more difficult for some people to qualify for Canadian citizenship.

Toronto immigration lawyer Andy Semotiuk: Here is a very interesting case, involving technology, science, and immigration law. Specifically, family reunification:

James Metcalfe | Pace Law Firm | Director of Immigration: One of the most interesting recent developments in Canadian immigration policy is criticism of the issuance of work permits to persons working in low skilled jobs, including fast food outlets and the like.

Toronto immigration lawyer Andy Semotiuk: The issue of foreign workers and labour market opinions is back in the news, this time with Ireland in the spotlight:

Toronto immigration lawyer Andy Semotiuk: This story about immigration and labour market opinions is worth a look. Via CTV:

Marwa Badra | Immigration Advisor | Pace Law Firm: The government of Prince Edward Island recently announced the second revamp of the PEI-PNP entrepreneur program since spring 2013.

Toronto immigration lawyer Andy Semotiuk: I was looking at this story, which made the rounds in Metro News and the Toronto Star. It talks about the proposed changes to the Citizenship Act. A taste:

Canadian and US Immigration Lawyer Andy Semotiuk: This story in the Toronto Starcaught my eye: