Federal immigration department begins consultations in Newfoundland
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — National consultations on Canada’s immigration priorities are getting underway with a session in St. John’s, N.L.
Federal Citizenship and Immigration Minister Diane Finley announced the private consultations following the passage of Bill C-50 which brought about changes to the country’s immigration legislation.
Under the new rules, the minister has the authority to issue instructions on immigration applications.
She can determine which ones become a priority, are returned with a refund, or held for future consideration.
The government says the new law is designed to prevent a backlog of applications.
The consultations are designed to identify critical occupational shortages and the role of immigration in response to those shortages.
