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“Express entry review to ease path to permanent residency for foreign students”
“The Liberal government is looking to ease some rules to make it easier for international students who have been “shortchanged” by express entry to obtain permanent residency, says Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister John McCallum.” http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/express-entry-international-students-1.3483347
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“The Liberal government is moving to make it easier for international students to become permanent residents”
“The Liberal government is moving to make it easier for international students to become permanent residents once they have graduated from Canadian postsecondary institutions.” http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ottawa-looks-to-ease-international-students-path-to-permanent-residency/article29242266/
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Study and Work in New Zealand!
Study and Work in New Zealand
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New Zealand and Canadian Province of Ontario Endorse New Driver’s License Exchange Agreement
“Drivers moving between Ontario and New Zealand can now exchange their valid driver’s licences upon relocation without having to take a written or road test, making it easier for new residents to get to work, school or appointments. Thanks to a new reciprocal driver’s license …
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New Zealand’s Working Holiday Visa (WHV) duration for Canadian citizens extended to 23 months!
Working Holiday Visa (WHV) for Canadian citizens aged between 18 and 35 years can now be issued for up to 23 months (as of 1 April 2015). Previous maximum of WHV for Canadian citizens was 12 months. See more information about New Zealand’s Working Holiday …
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“Toronto, Montreal best places to live, Economist says”
“Toronto and Montreal are the world’s two best places in the world to live, the Economist says, citing a range of measures including safety, livability and cost. The ratings are included in the Economist Intelligence Unit’s latest safest cities index, in which Toronto and Montreal rank …
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New Zealand: “Foreign Workers Flock to Christchurch Rebuild”
“As the Christchurch rebuild draws workers from around the world, the city’s demographics as well as its buildings look set to change.” “Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse says that “there is no doubt in my mind that the rebuild is going to require a significant number …
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New Zealand Wins UN Security Council Seat
“Prime Minister John Key has welcomed New Zealand securing a place on the United Nations Security Council for the 2015-16 term.” “We have worked very hard on the bid for close to a decade because we believe that New Zealand can make a positive difference …
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Canada: “Visa program opens doors to overseas talent”
“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.) …
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“Montreal’s French invasion: Why immigrants from France are moving in en masse”
“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 …
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“Canada to open the door wider to ‘higher calibre’ immigrants”
“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 …
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Canada: “Express entry immigration points system revealed”
” ‘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
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“What New Zealand Can Teach The Rest Of The World About Living Well”
“But New Zealand’s not only about sports and competition. The small country can also teach us a lot about health, wellness and a happier lifestyle. From their adventurous spirit to their pride in safety, there are plenty of reasons this small nation has won awards …
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New Zealand is ranked 3rd in the World!
“New Zealand ranks 3rd globally in the 2014 Prosperity Index, having risen two places since last year.” http://www.prosperity.com/#!/country/NZL
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NZ “Visa move baits hook for top acts”
“Kiwi music lovers could be in for more big name international acts under new visa laws due to come into force in November, a tourism body says. The Tourism Industry Association says the new visa rules for top performers and their support crews will also …
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NZ “Migration soars to new record in September” 2014.
“New Zealand’s annual net migration rose to a record in September, beating government forecasts, as the inflow was spurred by student arrivals from India and Kiwis returning home from Australia. The country gained a net 45,400 migrants in the year ended September 30, the biggest …
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“New Zealand first in world for education”!
“A new global survey of wealth and wellbeing has ranked New Zealand fifth-highest overall, and first in the world for education. … New Zealand tops the education rankings – which were made on the basis of performance in three areas: access to education, quality of …
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“New Zealand Named 10th Best Country in the World for Senior Citizens”.
“The Global AgeWatch Index 2014 has ranked New Zealand as tenth best country in the world to grow old in. The country made it to the Top 10 list, beating Australia and the UK in an international assessment by researchers from HelpAge International and the …
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“Air New Zealand named Airline of the Year for 2014”!
“AirlineRatings.com the world’s foremost safety and product rating website has announced the selection of Air New Zealand as its Airline of the Year for 2014.” http://www.airlineratings.com/news/205/worlds-best-airlines-awarded-by-airlineratings
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“New Zealand is the Most Socially Advanced Nation in the World”!
“New Zealand is the most socially advanced nation in the world according to a major new global index published today by US based nonprofit, the Social Progress Imperative, and released at the 2014 Skoll World Forum on Social Entrepreneurship. New Zealand topped the rankings across a …
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“Auckland Rated Third Best City” in the World!
“Auckland has been rated as the third best city to live in, trumping Sydney and Wellington. This is the second year in a row that Auckland has ranked highly in the Mercer’s 2014 Quality of Living survey, last year coming in at 4th place. Auckland …
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“Why Canada Has The Best Reputation In The World”
“Ever wondered why Canadians put a maple leaf patch on their luggage? Perhaps it’s to maintain the “loveable Canadian” stereotype, which is further validated by the Reputation Institute’s new 2013 RepTrak report. Canada topped the list for the third time in a row this year …
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New Zealand is the #2 Best Country for Business
“Over the past 20 years the government has transformed New Zealand from an agrarian economy dependent on concessionary British market access to a more industrialized, free market economy that can compete globally.” > http://www.forbes.com/places/new-zealand
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