Is Canada still accepting immigrants?
Canada is considered by many to be the country most willing to accept foreign immigrants. Contrary to most of the Western world, Canada continues to increase its imigration targets. In 1998 the target was increased to 225,000 from 220,000 in 1997. In 1999 the quota stayed at 225,000, but in the year 2000 the numbers were increased again. Currently, the Canadian Government is preparing new legislation to make it easier and faster for qualified immigrants to come to Canada. Additionally, the Provincial Governments’ powers over immigration are expanding so that skilled migrants can satisfy local needs.
