Close X
Sunday, November 24, 2024
ADVT 
India

Air India pee-gate: Delhi HC issues notice to AI on accused Shankar Mishra's plea

Darpan News Desk IANS, 31 Oct, 2023 01:59 PM
  • Air India pee-gate: Delhi HC issues notice to AI on accused Shankar Mishra's plea

The federal government's priorities for improving Canada's immigration system include better aligning the number of people welcomed to the country with what the labour market needs, as well as services and infrastructure, says a report released Tuesday.

"With an aging population, people living longer, families having fewer children, Canada imperatively needs immigration to rebalance our demographics and support the growing need for workers," federal Immigration Minister Marc Miller said Tuesday.

"Today, we're laying out our plans to build an immigration system that can meet the future demands of our country," Miller added as he released a report outlining key actions intended to strengthen the immigration system, based on consultations with stakeholders.

The report comes ahead of the federal government's annual immigration levels plan, which Miller is expected to table in the House of Commons on Wednesday.

Among the changes outlined in the report is the need to develop a "whole-of-government" approach to immigration growth. Such an approach would take housing, health care, infrastructure and other services into account when planning immigration levels.

Canada's immigration system has faced scrutiny recently as high levels of newcomers drive population growth and put pressure on the housing market. Last year's immigration plan, released in November, said would see Canada welcome 500,000 immigrants per year by 2025.

Miller suggested Tuesday the constraints in the housing market are the result of a failure to take action by both Conservative and Liberal federal governments, as well as the provinces.

However, he pointed recent steps by the federal government to address the housing shortage, including the rollout of the housing accelerator fund, which gives cities additional money to boost housing development.

The report also offers a guide for other action the federal government has either begun or is in the processing of developing to improve the immigration system.

That includes developing a new francophone immigration policy that will "enhance the vitality of francophone minority communities, while maintaining and increasing the demographic weight of French linguistic minority communities in Canada," according to a news release.

The report proposes creating a chief international talent officer position to better align immigration programs and pathways with the labour market.

It says the federal government is also looking at creating a "recognized institutions framework" to fast-track study permits for educational institutions with high standards.

MORE India ARTICLES

Delhi man duped of Rs 83 lakh on pretext of investment in crypto trading

Delhi man duped of Rs 83 lakh on pretext of investment in crypto trading
Recently, the Delhi Police registered an FIR after a man was duped by cyber thugs sitting abroad to the tune of Rs 83 lakh through ‘Binance Wallet’. The cyber thugs had lured the victim on pretext of investment in crypto trading.

Delhi man duped of Rs 83 lakh on pretext of investment in crypto trading

India will be among top 3 economies in our third term, says PM Modi

India will be among top 3 economies in our third term, says PM Modi
Citing that Bharat Mandapam will become a reflection of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' (Self-reliant India) and 'Vocal for Local' campaign, the Prime Minister said: “It will become a huge stage for every event. It will become a huge medium for displaying the power of our startups.”

India will be among top 3 economies in our third term, says PM Modi

Punjab govt spending Rs 750 crore annually on advertisements: SAD

Punjab govt spending Rs 750 crore annually on advertisements: SAD
The SAD leader told the media that the Supreme Court had already noted that if Rs 1,100 crore could be spent on advertisements in Delhi, surely the government could make contributions for infrastructure projects.

Punjab govt spending Rs 750 crore annually on advertisements: SAD

Manipur violence: AAP stages protest in Chandigarh

Manipur violence: AAP stages protest in Chandigarh
Police used cane-charge to disperse the protesters, injuring several of them. AAP leaders raised slogans against the BJP governments at the Centre and blamed Prime Minister Modi and Manipur Chief Minister M. Biren Singh for the situation.

Manipur violence: AAP stages protest in Chandigarh

No college of Haryana will be given affiliation by Panjab University: Mann

No college of Haryana will be given affiliation by Panjab University: Mann
The Chief Minister, who inspected the sites where these hostels will come up, said five new floors will come up over the existing two-storey building of the girls hostels whereas a six-storey boys hostel will also come up in the university. He said these hostels will be constructed while keeping in view the futuristic needs of the students.

No college of Haryana will be given affiliation by Panjab University: Mann

Punjabi Bagh building collapse: Kejriwal govt announces Rs 20 lakh financial aid for victims’ family

Punjabi Bagh building collapse: Kejriwal govt announces Rs 20 lakh financial aid for victims’ family
Delhi Minister Atishi on Tuesday visited the Punjabi Bagh’s Arihant Nagar where two members of the caretaker’s family lost their lives. The Revenue Minister announced that the Delhi government will provide Rs 20 lakh as financial aid to the affected family.

Punjabi Bagh building collapse: Kejriwal govt announces Rs 20 lakh financial aid for victims’ family