All Measures
Number of results returned: 10
Canada: Changes to the Live-in Caregiver Program
Description
From 1 April 2010, the employment of foreign live-in cargivers is subject to new regulation.
Canada: Changes to the Federal Investor Program
Description
On 26 June 2010, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) stopped accepting applications for the Federal Investor Program until proposed regulatory changes are implemented.
Canada: Changes to Federal Skilled Worker Program
Description
On 28 June 2010, Citizenship and Immigration Canada announced several changes to the Federal Skilled Workers Program. For applications received later than 26 June 2010, the following regulatory changes apply:
Canada: Business Express Program for Mexican companies
Description
On 9 April 2010, the government of Canada extended the Business Express Program to Mexican businesses. Under the program, registerd companies benefit from easier business visa procedures including less paperwork and priority processing.
Canada: Elimination of import tariffs on all manufacturing inputs, machinery and equipment
Description
As an accompanying measure to its 2010 budget, the Canadian government announced on 9 March 2010 that it intends to eliminate all remaining tariffs on manufacturing inputs and machinery and equipment in the near future.
Canada: Implemented and proposed changes to Temporary Foreign Worker Program
Description
Effective from 1 January 2009, the shortage list for temporary foreign worker ("Regional List of Occupations under Pressure") has been deleted.
Canada: Renewal of the programme allowing the remission of customs tariffs on the temporary importation of mobile offshore drilling units
Description
According to the joint report of the WTO, the OECD and UNCTAD on G20 Trade and Investment Measures, published on 14 September 2009, Canada renewed the programme allowing the remission of customs tariffs on the temporary importation of mobile
Canada: Proposed restrictions on oil tanker shipping routes
Description
Bill C-458, An Act to amend the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 (prohibition against oil tankers in Dixon Entrance, Hecate Strait and Queen Charlotte Sound), was presented for consideration to the Canadian House of Commons on October 7, 2009.
Canada: Visa requirement for Czech and Mexican citizens
Description
On 13 July 2009, the Canadian Citizenship and Immigration Ministry announced the reintroduction of tourist visa requirements for citizens of the Czech Republic and Mexico.
