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Moved: BC Provincial Nominee Program websiteSource: BC Provncial Nominee Program (BC PNP)Update your bookmarks - the BC PNP website has moved. With the recent mini cabinet shuffle, BC PNP moved ministries and is now part of the Ministry of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development. You'll find find the BC PNP website there. The Costs of ImmigrationSource: The Vancouver SunThis opinion piece takes a harsh look at the costs of integrating immigrants into Canadian society. Immigrants increase the burden on social services, infrastructure, and even the environment. Based on this author's opinon, the benefits don't outweigh the costs. Canada's population continues to riseSource: Statistics CanadaThe latest population numbers show that Canada's now at 33.3 million people. This is mostly due to a rise in international migration (permanent and non-permanent residents) While every province grew slightly, the majority of the growth is happening in the West. The Blue Card: Europe seeks skilled immigrantsSource: EurActiv.comThe European Union's Immigration Pact hopes to attract highly skilled workers, academics and students. The goal is to have one unified visa program instead of 27 country-specific programs. The Blue Card would expedite entry for these highly sought after groups. Impact of tough economic times on immigration in BritainSource: The EconomistThis article projects that British immigration will fall in the short-term and so will emigration, too. Less coming into the country and also less leaving. Illegal immigration falling in U.S.Source: The EconomistThis report reveals the falling number of illegal immigrants in the U.S. The report cites better home country conditions, less opportunities in the U.S. and stricter policing of the borders. Measuring the cost of international assignmentsSource: ExpaticaExpatica reviews the latest findings from Mercer's International Assignments Survey and discovers that companies are not accurately or able to measure costs and ROI of international assignments. Better data, tools, and less time constraints would improve insight into the true costs and benefits of assignments. For expat children: countries offering the most junk food, video games and tvSource: The EconomistThis chart takes a look at an aspect of expat assignments important to kids and surveys countries based on junk food, video games and TV availability. Pet RelocationSource: ExpaticaIssues such as which breeds are vulnerable to extreme conditions, a country's specific importation rules, and pet-friendly airlines complicate a seemingly simple task. And of course, all of this, like any part of the relocation, requires time and money. |
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Doing Business in the USAHost: International Market AccessDates: November 6, 2008 This regularly offered seminar looks at the various aspects of selling and delivering products to the U.S., including immigration, customs, tax, logistics, and marketing. Webinar: Building Relationships with China through Effective CommunicationsHost: GMAC Global Relocation ServicesDates: November 11, 2008 This webinar examines the Chinese workplace and gives practical advice for professionals relocating to China or doing business in China. Webinar: Building Relationships with Americans through Effective CommunicationsHost: GMAC Global Relocation ServicesDates: December 9, 2008 This webinar examines the American workplace and gives practical advice for professionals relocating to the U.S. or doing business in the U.S.
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