Canada sets out 2010 immigration policy

The Canadian Government is continuing to focus on immigration as a key means of furthering economic growth. The immigration policy Action Plan aims to attract 250,000 new permanent residents in 2010, with the focus being on finding skilled migrants to contribute to the current economic revival.

Adjustments to the admission ranges for 2010 have allowed provinces and territories to set the numbers of skilled workers and investment requirements that each region requires.

The Government believes that provinces and territories should be key participants in shaping immigration policy and that they should take more responsibility for implementation.

The Government hopes that by supporting a regional program of immigration, they will ensure that the economic benefits of migration are applied across the country. The Action Plan also aims to speed up immigration by allowing provinces and territories to assist in clearing the current backlog of federal skilled worker applications.

2 Responses to “Canada sets out 2010 immigration policy”


  1. 1 Evelyn Day

    I emigrated to Canada when I was 8 and obtained Canadian Citizenship.
    I now live in the UK but wish to return to Canada.
    I am married with 2 children born in the UK.
    I am an Occupational Therapist and my husband is an engineer.
    We both have University degrees. We would like to go to Vancouver.
    Would my children be automatically be accepted as Canadian Citizens and if so, how would I then go about getting my husband in to Canada.
    I have not lived in Canada myself for the past 12 years. Can I automatically return there to work.
    Please advise

  2. 2 graham

    Thank you for your message. Please call our office on (+44) 0131 625 6900 to discuss your questions with one of our consultants; it is best to discuss these matters on the telephone.

Leave a Reply