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- Jan 14, 2025:CAPIC Informs Vol. 295
- May 08, 2024:Recap of the AGM — Key Updates
- Mar 26, 2024:The federal government is setting new limits on the number of temporary residents permitted in Canada. We'll hear more from Dory Jade, the CEO of the Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants.
- Mar 25, 2024:CAPIC CEO Dory Jade's interview with CBC morning Show about the new Government plan to reduce Temporary immigration to 5%
- Jan 09, 2024:Volume 270| January 9, 2024 CAPIC Informs
- Nov 07, 2023:CAPIC Informs | Volume 267 | November 7, 2023
- Oct 11, 2023:CAPIC Informs | Volume 265 | October 10, 2023
- Sep 26, 2023:CAPIC Informs | Volume 264 | September 26, 2023
- Sep 12, 2023:CAPIC Informs | Volume 263 | September 12, 2023
- Aug 29, 2023:CAPIC Informs | Volume 262 | August 29, 2023
- Aug 15, 2023:Volume 261| August 15, 2023 | CAPIC Informs
- Aug 02, 2023:CAPIC Informs - Volume 260 | August 2, 2023
- Jul 18, 2023:CAPIC Informs | Volume 259 | July 18, 2023
- Jul 17, 2023:Canada launches pathway to reunite families and support Ukrainians
- Jun 27, 2023:Volume 258 | June 27, 2023 CAPIC Informs
- Jun 13, 2023:CAPIC Informs - Volume 257 | NCIC Special Edition | June 13, 2023
- May 31, 2023:CAPIC Informs | Volume 256 | May 30, 2023
- Apr 18, 2023:CAPIC Informs | Volume 253 | April 18, 2023
- Apr 04, 2023:Volume 252| April 4, 2023
- Feb 22, 2023:CAPIC Informs Volume 249
- Feb 07, 2023:Informs Volume 248
- Jan 24, 2023:CAPIC Informs Vol. 247
- Jan 23, 2023:Canada Meets Its Francophone Immigration Target in 2022
- Jan 11, 2023:Program delivery update: Applications under the family class with separated spouses
- Jan 10, 2023:CAPIC Informs - Volume 246
- Dec 13, 2022:CAPIC Informs - Volume 245
- Nov 22, 2022:CAPIC Informs - Special Edition
- Nov 15, 2022:CAPIC Informs - Volume 243
- Feb 16, 2022:2021 Annual Report to Parliament on Immigration
- Feb 14, 2022:New immigration plan to fill labour market shortages and grow Canada’s economy
- Feb 08, 2022:Launching a new online case status tracker for family class permanent residence applications
- Jan 31, 2022:Modernizing Canada’s immigration system to support economic recovery and improve client experience
- Jan 31, 2022:Specific Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ) holders currently in Quebec [R205(a) – A75] – International Mobility Program
- Jan 28, 2022:Program delivery update: Entry/Exit
- Jan 28, 2022:Program delivery update: New regulator – The College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC)
- Jan 24, 2022:Advanced data analytics to help IRCC officers sort and process temporary resident visa applications
- Jan 19, 2022:Canada welcomes over 200 Afghan refugees to Vancouver
- Dec 16, 2021:Latest updates on immigration, PNPdraws, background on International Migrants Day, and much more on episode 7 of The MyConsultant.ca Show!
- Dec 13, 2021:Application process for pathway to permanent residence for extended families of Afghan interpreters now open
- Dec 07, 2021:COVID-19: Current border measures and requirements
- Nov 16, 2021:Study permits: Working on campus
- Nov 15, 2021:Program delivery update: Intake process for family class applications for parents and grandparents
- Nov 09, 2021:Program delivery update: Who may perform an immigration medical examination
- Oct 12, 2021:Program delivery update: Terms and definitions related to temporary residents
- Oct 12, 2021:Program delivery update: Atlantic Immigration Pilot Programs: Other situations
- Sep 13, 2021:Program delivery update: Essential workers for the production stage of television and film [R205(a) – C14] and Temporary public policy: Certain graphic designers working in Canada
- Sep 10, 2021:Program delivery update: COVID-19 – Travel restriction measures
- Sep 09, 2021:Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and visitors to Canada: Visitor visa applications
- Aug 24, 2021:Subsequent public policy to facilitate the immigration of certain sponsored foreign nationals excluded under paragraph 117(9)(d) or 125(1)(d) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations
- Aug 23, 2021:Program delivery update: Guidance for special measures to support Hong Kong residents to come to Canada
- Aug 23, 2021:Assistance for Canadians and permanent residents in Afghanistan
- Aug 20, 2021:Supporting Afghan nationals: About the special programs
- Aug 20, 2021:Humanitarian reasons [R208 – H81 and H82] – International Mobility Program
- Aug 20, 2021:Processing in-Canada and port of entry claims: General requirements and administration
- Aug 19, 2021:Invitations to apply issued for the Masters Graduate and PhD Graduate streams
- Aug 19, 2021:Express Entry rounds of invitations -#202 – August 19, 2021
- Aug 12, 2021:Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador extend immigration agreement
- Aug 12, 2021:Government of Canada invests $100 million to support newcomers’ integration
- Aug 11, 2021:Canada moving forward with a proof of vaccination for international travel
- Aug 11, 2021:CAPIC Welcomes the Opening of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants on November 23, 2021
- Aug 11, 2021:Online citizenship applications
- Aug 10, 2021:New College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants to open this fall
- Aug 10, 2021:On August 9, CAPIC submitted its review of the proposed Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (Temporary Foreign Workers).
- Aug 10, 2021:New Permanent Residence Online Application Portal for authorized representatives
- Aug 09, 2021:Transport Canada extending restrictions on direct flights from India until September 21, 2021
- Aug 09, 2021:Program delivery update: IRCC Sex and Gender Client Identifier Policy
- Aug 06, 2021:Program delivery update: Protected persons’ applications for permanent residence – digital intake and MIFI updates
- Aug 06, 2021:Algorithmic Impact Assessment - Spouse or Common-Law Partner in Canada Advanced Analytics Pilot
- Aug 04, 2021:Canada welcomes first Afghan refugees resettled through the special immigration program
- Jul 30, 2021:Program delivery update: Permanent residence pathways for Hong Kong residents
- Jul 28, 2021:Immigration Ministers focus on long-term planning for a more responsive and collaborative immigration system
- Jul 28, 2021:Immigration Ministers focus on long-term planning for a more responsive and collaborative immigration system
- Jul 28, 2021:Program delivery update: COVID-19 – Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP): Students graduating outside of Canada
- Jul 27, 2021:2021 Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program updates
- Jul 26, 2021:Temporary public policies: Open work permits for applicants under the temporary resident to permanent resident pathway
- Jul 23, 2021:Government of Canada offers refuge to Afghans who assisted Canada
- Jul 22, 2021:Entry into effect of the requirement regarding knowledge of spoken French for the de facto spouse or spouse included in an application to the Programme de l’expérience québécoise (PEQ – Québec experience program)
- Jul 20, 2021:International students and travel to Canada
- Jul 20, 2021:Easing border measures for fully vaccinated travellers entering Canada - Permitting discretionary travel for citizens and permanent residents of the United States
- Jul 20, 2021:IRCC to accept a record number of applications for the 2021 Parents and Grandparents Program
- Jul 19, 2021:IMM 5476 form (Use of a Representative Form) has been updated
- Jul 19, 2021:Government of Canada announces easing of border measures for fully vaccinated travellers
- Jul 16, 2021:Minister Mendicino launches a dedicated refugee stream for human rights defenders
- Jul 15, 2021:New open work permit available for recent permanent residency applicants
- Jul 15, 2021:Temporary public policy to exempt certain permanent residence applicants from work permit requirements
- Jul 14, 2021:New step in the launch of the declaration of interest system based on invitation criteria in Arrima
- Jul 14, 2021:IRCC’s first Settlement Outcomes Highlights Report provides insight on the path to success for newcomers in Canada
- Jul 12, 2021:Minister Mendicino and FCFA President Roy invite French-speaking temporary residents to take advantage of pathways to permanent residence
- Jul 08, 2021:Program delivery update: COVID-19 – Students – Work
- Jul 06, 2021:Program delivery update: Temporary resident occupations – Medical examinations
- Jul 06, 2021:Program delivery update: Economic classes ‒ Procedures at the Centralized Intake Office for applications (Non-Express Entry)
- Jul 06, 2021:Program delivery update: Study permit: Making an application
- Jul 05, 2021:Update: Proof of funds – Skilled immigrants (Express Entry)
- Jul 02, 2021:2021 Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program updates
- Jun 30, 2021:Temporary public policy exempting some foreign nationals in Canada from requiring an immigration medical exam
- Jun 30, 2021:Program delivery update: COVID-19 – Temporary resident visas (TRVs)
- Jun 29, 2021:Ontario Helping Immigrants Prepare for Good Jobs
- Jun 29, 2021:Applications for permanent residence programs subject to the Express Entry completeness check
- Jun 28, 2021:Call for proposals for resettlement and case management services
- Jun 25, 2021:CAPIC's Hassan Mohamad and Lulwa Al Hidiq discuss the latest in Canadian immigration
- Jun 23, 2021:Program delivery update: International Experience Canada
- Jun 22, 2021:Canada’s oath of citizenship now recognizes First Nations, Inuit and Métis rights
- Jun 21, 2021:Individuals approved for permanent residence may travel to Canada as of June 21
- Jun 21, 2021:Backgrounder: Phase 1 of easing border measures for travellers entering Canada
- Jun 21, 2021:Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot
- May 13, 2021:Latest updates on new pathways, Francophone immigration, travel restrictions, and much more from CAPIC's Marjorie Newman and Lisa De Leon. Subscribe to our YouTube channel and check out our playlists
- May 06, 2021:Program delivery update: MIFI name change
- Apr 20, 2021:CAPIC’s 2020 Annual Report is available now on capic.ca!
- Apr 15, 2021:Minister Mendicino launches plan to accelerate caregiver application processing
- Apr 14, 2021:CAPIC Serves as Gold Sponsor at the Virtual Canadian Immigrant Fair, Immigration Consultants Hold Free Immigration Clinic
- Apr 14, 2021:New pathway to permanent residency for over 90,000 essential temporary workers and international graduates
- Mar 25, 2021:Join us for a chat with the High Commission New Dehli about IRCC-ICCRC’s joint #fraudprevention initiatives. CAPIC is pleased to host Jaquie MaClean from CHC New Delhi and Michael Huynh from ICCRC, for a round table discussion and Q&A. Click this link to register. Join the conversation on social media by following CAPIC's Twitter account and using the hashtags #FPM2021 #VerifyYourImmConsultant #FraudAgentsSeKhabardaar
- Mar 18, 2021:Top 20 Tips on How to Prevent Immigration Fraud
- Mar 12, 2021:On March 11, CAPIC attended bi-annual meetings with IRCC and presented a submission on creating NOC C and NOC D PR pathways.
- Mar 05, 2021:CAPIC letter to Minister Mendicino regarding the Notice of Opportunity for Ministerial Appointment: College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants
- Mar 05, 2021:Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada expanding Sydney office to reunite families and improve processing
- Mar 02, 2021:CAPIC Meets with Mr. Jasraj Singh Hallan, M.P., Conservative Shadow Minister for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, on Canadian Immigration Matters
- Mar 01, 2021:ESDC provides update on “owner/operator” changes; as of April 1, 2021, TFWP will assessed without applying policy variations.
- Mar 01, 2021:CAPIC Meets with Ms. Jenny Kwan, M.P., NDP Critic for Immigration, Refugees, Citizenship and Housing, on Important Canadian Immigration Matters
- Feb 25, 2021:2021 IEC season pools for certain countries opens on March 1st, 2021. Learn more about the requirements and restrictions for travel to Canada
- Feb 21, 2021:Mandatory hotel stay for air travelers takes effect this week
- Feb 19, 2021:Changes to the pre-removal risk assessment for Belarus
- Feb 13, 2021:Historic CEC Express Entry draw #176 on Feb 13, 2021, issued 27,332 ITAs with a qualifying CRS score of 75 for the Canadian Experience Class
- Feb 12, 2021:Government of Canada expands restrictions to international travel by land and air
- Feb 12, 2021:Government of Canada announces further measures to support international students
- Feb 09, 2021:Early Bird Special: save $20 on 2021-2022 CAPIC membership when you buy the $1 Seminar Bundle for 2021 with your membership! (Available for eligible members only)
- Feb 05, 2021:Program delivery update: COVID-19 – Temporary residents in Canada unable to depart Canada
- Feb 04, 2021:Canada Launches Hong Kong Pathway that will Attract Recent Graduates and Skilled Workers with Faster Permanent Residency
- Feb 02, 2021:Updates on Express Entry, PGP sponsorships, PGWP open work permit, LMIA, travel restrictions, & much more from CAPIC's Rupali Gulati & Burcu Akyol
- Jan 29, 2021:Government of Canada introduces further restrictions on international travel
- Jan 27, 2021:IRCC is accepting applications for open work permits under the post-graduation work permit (PGWP) public policy announced earlier this month
- Jan 15, 2021:Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Supplementary Mandate Letter
- Jan 13, 2021:IRB moving to remote-only hearing model on January 18, 2021
- Dec 30, 2020:Temporary Suspension of CAQ Applications by MIFI
- Nov 26, 2020:Minister Mendicino Announces the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Act is Now in Force
- Nov 17, 2020:CAPIC Announces the Honourable Marco E.L. Mendicino, P.C., M.P., Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada to Give Keynote Address at NCIC
- Nov 12, 2020:Canada announces immigration measures supporting Hong Kong residents and Canadians in Hong Kong
- Oct 23, 2020:CAPIC submission to Ontario government on proposed changes to the OINP.
- Oct 23, 2020:On October 23, 2020 CAPIC submitted additional questions and comments regarding recent changes to the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP).
- Oct 09, 2020:Extended family members of Canadian citizens and Canadian permanent residents can now seek permission to travel to Canada
- Oct 07, 2020:IRCC to launch expression of interest process for service delivery improvements projects
- Sep 24, 2020:IRCC speeding up processing for spousal applications
- Sep 23, 2020:New temporary public policy allowing permanent residence applicants to rely on biometrics previously submitted within the last 10 years
- May 29, 2020:A very special episode of Immigration Daily Update - Bulletin Immigration Canada #45 with our members who participated and made this show a success! Thank you!
- May 28, 2020:Updates from CAPIC's meeting with Minister of Immigration, Québec Graduate Program, Express Entry draws, TFWs, and much more on today's Immigration Daily Update - Bulletin Immigration Canada #44 with Avni Marfatia and Kathy Pellerin
- May 27, 2020:Valerie Flat & Yasmeen Tyyebi discuss updates from IRCC, Quebec Investor Program, & International Students on Immigration Daily Update - Bulletin Immigration Canada #43
- May 27, 2020:CAPIC meets with The Honourable Marco E.L. Mendicino, P.C., M.P., Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. May 27, 2020
- May 26, 2020:CAPIC's Selin Deravedisyan-Adam & Jean Toews discuss VACs, temporary foreign workers, CERB, & more on Immigration Daily Update - Bulletin Immigration Canada #42
- May 25, 2020:Alessandra Attias & Lisa De Leon discuss updates on International Students, Study Permits, PGWP, & more on Immigration Daily Update - Bulletin Immigration Canada #41
- May 22, 2020:Selin Deravedisyan-Adam & Peter Veress discuss updates on Temporary Resident Visas, Express Entry applications & more on Immigration Daily Update - Bulletin Immigration Canada #40
- May 21, 2020:CAPIC's Neerja Bhandari and Kathy Pellerin discuss latest updates on VACs, Temporary Residence applications, Express Entry, OINP, and more on today's Immigration Daily Update - Bulletin Immigration Canada #39
- May 20, 2020:CAPIC's Yasmeen Tyyebi and Valerie Flat discuss upcoming changes in the Quebec program PEQ, biometrics, and the US border restrictions on today's Immigration Daily Update - Bulletin Immigration Canada #38
- May 19, 2020:CAPIC's Chitra Bhatia & Alessandra Attias discuss Post-Graduation work permit (PGWP), biometrics, & more on Immigration Daily Update - Bulletin Immigration Canada #37
- May 15, 2020:CAPIC's Peter Veress and Valerie Flat discuss latest updates on Post-graduation work permit (PGWP), online courses, exemptions to work permit conditions, and much more on today's Immigration Daily Update - Bulletin Immigration Canada #36
- May 14, 2020:Kathy Pellerin & Neera Agnihotri discuss latest updates on the Agri-Food Immigration Pilot, OINP, & more on Immigration Daily Update - Bulletin Immigration Canada #35
- May 13, 2020:CAPIC's Alessandra Attias & Burcu Akyol discuss latest updates on TFWs, OINP, biometric requirements, & more on Immigration Daily Update - Bulletin Immigration Canada #34
- May 12, 2020:CAPIC's Selin Deravedisyan-Adam and Lulwa Al Hidiq discuss latest updates on LMIAs, family reunification, TFWs, international students, and much more on today's Immigration Daily Update - Bulletin Immigration Canada #33
- May 11, 2020:CAPIC's Klaudios Mustakas & Valerie Flat discuss travel restrictions, the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), & more on Immigration Daily Update - Bulletin Immigration Canada #32
- May 08, 2020:CAPIC's Kathy Pellerin & Jagjeet Pal Singh Sandhu discuss PGP, Internationalstudents, & more on Immigration Daily Update - Bulletin Immigration Canada #31
- May 07, 2020:CAPIC's Neera Agnihotri & Selin Deravedisyan-Adam discuss CERB, work permits, & more on Immigration Daily Update - Bulletin Immigration Canada #30
- May 06, 2020:CAPIC's Alessandra Attias & Chitra Bhatia discuss updates from IRB, IRCC, sponsorships, fees & more on Immigration Daily Update - Bulletin Immigration Canada #29
- May 05, 2020:CAPIC's Valerie Flat and Burcu Akyol discuss Citizenship, Students Benefits, Express Entry draw, and much more on today's Immigration Daily Update - Bulletin Immigration Canada #28
- May 04, 2020:CAPIC's Lisa De Leon & Kathy Pellerin discuss reopening of the economy, immigration program delivery updates, and much more on today's Immigration Daily Update - Bulletin Immigration Canada #27
- May 01, 2020:CAPIC's Selin Deravedisyan-Adam and Monica O'Brien discuss Temporary Residence measures, Permanent Residence applicants, MIFI, and much more on today's Immigration Daily Update - Bulletin Immigration Canada #26
- Apr 30, 2020:CAPIC's Alessandra Attias and Neera Agnihotri discuss Permanent Residence applicants, CAQs, and much more on today's Immigration Daily Update - Bulletin Immigration Canada #25
- Apr 29, 2020:CAPIC's Valerie Flat and Jean Toews discuss Family Reunification, Study Permits, and much more on today's Immigration Daily Update - Bulletin Immigration Canada #24
- Apr 28, 2020:Lulwa Al Hidiq & Selin Deravedisyan-Adam discuss US border restrictions, refugee claims, & much more on Immigration Daily Update - Bulletin Immigration Canada #23
- Apr 27, 2020:CAPIC's Burcu Akyol & Alessandra Attias discuss travel restrictions, international students, & more on Immigration Daily Update - Bulletin Immigration Canada #22
- Apr 24, 2020:Updates on Citizenship, Permanent Residence applications, passport services, TFW programs, and much more on today's Immigration Daily Update - Bulletin Immigration Canada #21
- Apr 23, 2020:Updates on refugee claims, sponsorships, the new electronic COPR, & more on Immigration Daily Update - Bulletin Immigration Canada #20
- Apr 22, 2020:The Latest on COVID-19 and how it impacts immigration, your clients and your practice.
- Nov 22, 2019:CAPIC congratulates new Minister of Immigration Marco Mendicino
- Nov 22, 2019:Des Français qui voulaient immigrer au Québec victimes d’escroquerie / French people who wanted to immigrate to Quebec victims of fraud
- Nov 11, 2019:CEO Dory Jade appears on The Harpreet Singh Show
- Sep 06, 2019:Statement by CAPIC on Government Funding to Combat Human Trafficking
- Aug 16, 2019:Statement by CAPIC on Ontario Legal Aid Funding
- Aug 13, 2019:CEO Responds to OECD Report in Globe & Mail Article
- Aug 07, 2019:CAPIC Seeks IMMeCentre Project Coordinator (Contract)
- Jul 31, 2019:Statement by CAPIC on Ron Liberman's Appointment to the IRB
- Jul 12, 2019:Statement by CAPIC on Winnipeg Lawyer Under Investigation
- Jul 10, 2019:CAPIC firmly condemns the Edmonton Immigration Fraud Case
- Jul 04, 2019:CAPIC firmly condemns the Saskatchewan immigration fraud case
- Jun 21, 2019:Bill C-97 Receives Royal Assent
- May 30, 2019:On May 29, the first panel to address the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology on Division 15 of Bill C-97 included Dory Jade (CAPIC CEO), John Murray (ICCRC President and CEO), Michael Huynh (ICCRC Director of Professional Conduct), and Robin Seligman (Barrister and Solicitor).
- Apr 10, 2019:Budget bill establishes new body to regulate immigration consultants
- Mar 20, 2019:CAPIC Applauds Funding for Public Protection in 2019 Budget
- Mar 12, 2019:Government announces 2,000 additional spaces under the Provincial Nominee Program
- Feb 13, 2019:Communication du Ministère de l’immigration, la diversité, et l’inclusion concernant le projet de loi no 9
- Jan 30, 2019:Work permit pilot extended for in-Canada family class spouses and common-law partners
- Jan 23, 2019:Professor Lisa Trabucco argues that lawyers’ monopoly claims are inconsistent with extent and quality of non-lawyer legal service provision.
- Jan 20, 2019:CEO Dory Jade says giving power to the regulator could limit unauthorized practitioners who encourage birth tourism
- Jan 11, 2019:New and improved intake process for sponsorship of parents and grandparents to launch on January 28, 2019
- Jun 15, 2017:Immigration Consultant Shrugs Off Regulator - iPolitics Interview with CAPIC CEO Dory Jade
- Apr 27, 2017:95,000 sponsors vie for 10,000 spots in lottery to bring parents, grandparents to Canada - Interview with CAPIC CEO Dory Jade
- Mar 20, 2017:Number of fraudulent immigration consultants growing - Law Times Interview with CEO Dory Jade
- Mar 17, 2017:CAPIC CEO Dory Jade was interviewed by Dan Rea on CBS RADIO Boston
- Jan 05, 2017:Anger, frustration over family reunification lottery - Interview with CEO Dory Jade
- Dec 14, 2016:Canada adopts lottery system for reuniting immigrants with parents, grandparents - Interview with CAPIC CEO Dory Jade
- Nov 08, 2016:Canada Announces Immigration Target for 2017 - Interview with CAPIC CEO Dory Jade
- Nov 01, 2016:Celebrating Refugee Sponsorship and Resettlement
- Oct 31, 2016:Immigration Targets
- Oct 31, 2016:CTV News Channel Features Dory Jade commenting on Immigration Targets Announced By Hon. Minister McCallum
- Oct 31, 2016:Donald Igbokwe speaks with Andrew Nichols about Canada's new immigration numbers - Interview with CAPIC President Donald Igbokwe
- Oct 28, 2016:Immigration Minister John McCallum to reveal 'substantially' higher newcomer targets - Interview with CAPIC CEO Dory Jade
- Aug 19, 2016:Le Québec en voie de dépasser ses cibles - Interview with Quebec Chair, Isabelle Vachon
- May 07, 2016:Creation of ombud’s office urged to tackle immigration snafus - Interview with CAPIC President Dory Jade
- Jan 14, 2016:‘Ghost consultants’: How fraudsters con Canada’s immigration system — and their clients - Interview with CAPIC President Dory Jade
- Jan 01, 2016:CAPIC Presentation at the National Assembly of Quebec
- Nov 11, 2015:Immigration Consultants are waiting for a change in government
- Nov 02, 2015:Canada's New Federal Government - Changes in immigration policy (Chinese)