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“The federal government set aside about 2,750 visas a year for startup entrepreneurs and their families in the first few years of the pilot program. (They will have to live in Canada for at least three of four years before applying for full Canadian citizenship.) Immigrant entrepreneurs will have their permanent residency process fast tracked if they can secure funding …

“By 2013, nearly 55,000 French citizens were registered at the French consulate in Montreal, up by about 45 per cent from 2005, according to the consulate. In reality, that number is likely much higher. A consulate spokesman estimates only about half of the French in Canada register, putting the estimated number of French citizens in Montreal at about 110,000. Toronto …

“The Conservative government plans to increase immigration levels significantly as it heads into an election year in 2015.” “Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander said on Friday that Canada aims to welcome as many as 285,000 new permanent residents next year, which is the highest planned total “in recent history,” according to the Minister.” http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/canada-to-open-the-door-wider-to-higher-calibre-immigrants/article21417126

” ‘In demand’ immigrants will be in Canada within 6 months.” “Immigration Minister Chris Alexander says that with express entry, Canada will be able to select the top qualified immigrants to fill the country’s labour needs.” http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/express-entry-immigration-points-system-revealed-before-jan-1-launch-1.2852922