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CIC NEWS Canada Immigration Newsletter Volume 20, No. 12.2, Late-December 2016 Over 600,000 subscribers [Immigration to Canada: The Year in Review]  2016 can be described as an exceptional year. The new Liberal government saw opportunities to improve programs, increase the number of new arrivals, reduce processing times, and give more people the opportunity to fulfil their life dream of coming to Canada. Just how did this positive Canadian vision for immigration come about? Who was involved, who benefited, and why? Let’s cast our minds back to this time last year. [Read Full Article]  [Introducing Canada Study News: the Newsletter for International Students]  The Campbell Cohen Immigration Network is excited to announce the launch of Canada Study News, a monthly newsletter dedicated to the Canadian education scene. A world of opportunities is available to international students and those considering studying in Canada, and now there is a news source where all these opportunities are brought into focus. [ Read Full Article] [Manitoba Outlines Immigration Strategy for 2017 and Beyond]  The government of Manitoba has released a new Labour Market Strategy for immigration through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). This province, located in central Canada, has been an increasingly popular destination for newcomers to Canada over recent years, principally due to plentiful job opportunities and a high standard of living. [ Read Full Article]    [CanadaVisa News Briefs for Late December, 2016] - 1,936 Invitations to Apply Issued in December 16 Express Entry Draw - Government of Canada Abolishes ‘Four-in, Four-out’ Rule for Temporary Foreign Workers - New Application Process for Parents and Grandparents Program Expected to Improve Access - 500 Workers and Graduates Invited to Apply for Immigration to British Columbia in December 8 Draw - Quebec Releases Updated Processing Fees for 2017 [ Read News Briefs]  [CanadaVisa Social: You Can Now Watch Attorney David Cohen's Recent Express Entry Webinar] Earlier this month, Attorney David Cohen presented a free webinar on the recent changes to the Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System. If you attended the webinar and want to review the material, you can now do so through the magic of YouTube. And if you missed Attorney Cohen's presentation on December 8, don't worry, the whole webinar — including the question and answer session — is now online! [ Read Full Article]  [David's Blog: Patience is wearing thin on C-6]  Earlier this year, on June 17, an Act to amend the Citizenship Act passed the House of Commons in Ottawa. This eagerly-awaiting piece of legislation is known as Bill C-6. Among the proposed amendments in C-6 is a reduction in the amount of time permanent residents have to live in Canada in order to become eligible to apply for citizenship, from four out of six years to three out of five years. In addition, applicants who spent time in Canada on temporary status — such as on a work or study permit — would be able to count a portion of this time towards the three-year requirement. The amendments would also repeal the intent to reside provision and remove language proficiency requirements for certain applicants. [ Read Full Blog]    [Free Assessment]   Which of the more than 60 Canadian immigration programs are you eligible for?   [» Find Out More]   [Discussion Forum]   Share your Canadian immigration experiences & provide insight into the process   [» Join The Forum]   [Question?]   Discuss your qualifications and options under the various Canada immigration programs.   [» Ask A Question]    Tools & Resources    [» Canada Job Search Tool]   [» IELTS Practice Tests]   [» Canada Salary Calculator]   [» Canada Immigration FAQ]   [» Resume Guide]    [» School Search]   [» School Match]   [» CLB Language Converter]   [» CRS Calculator]   [» Visiting Canada Tool]     [Unsubscribe] | [About] | [Contact] | [Privacy]  [facebook] [twitter] [linkedin]  [© Campbell, Cohen.] All rights reserved. | 1980 Sherbrooke Street West, Suite 800, Montreal, Quebec, H3H 1E8, Canada Â