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Government of Canada helping internationally trained nurses enter the labour market

Written by CNM Monday, 30 August 2010 21:57

The Government of Canada is funding two projects that will help internationally trained nurses put their knowledge and skills to work sooner.

The College of Nurses of Ontario will receive over $776,000 in Foreign Credential Recognition Program funding for its project entitled “Moving Ahead: Assessment of Internationally Educated Nurses – Part 2, as well as its Nursing National Benchmark project.”

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Cultural Pass Reaches Maritimes

Written by CNM Friday, 27 August 2010 13:36

Free access to galleries and museums is now available to newly-sworn Canadians in Nova Scotia.

Thirty-six new citizens sworn in at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic on Thursday will be the first ones to get complimentary passes to 41 museums and galleries in the province.

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Alberta freezes two immigration programs

Written by CNM Wednesday, 25 August 2010 11:02

Starting this week, the Alberta government is no longer accepting new applications for the family stream and U.S. visa holder category of the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP).

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Government of Canada supports Korean-Canadian women working to end violence against women

Written by CNM Monday, 23 August 2010 11:44

On behalf of the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for Status of Women, the Honourable Yonah Martin, Senator for British Columbia, today announced Government of Canada support for a new project that addresses the issue of violence against women within the Korean community of Toronto.

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