Canadian immigration agreement set to boost Northwest Territories
August 06 2009 by Matt Jones
Canada Immigration Minister Kenney
A new provincial nominee program for the Northwest Territories of Canada will allow skilled foreign workers with much needed qualifications to move to Canada more quickly.
Canadian Immigration Minister Jason Kenney said: “I am very pleased to announce the very first nominee agreement with the Northwest Territories today. This pilot initiative will better extend and strengthen the benefits of immigration for the Northwest Territories and allow it to bring in the immigrants it needs faster. Provincial nominee programs are an important part of our government’s focus on ensuring that our immigration system aligns with labour market needs.”
The Canada visa applicants applying via the new Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) will have their visa application submitted to the federal immigration authorities for approval, but Citizenship and Immigration Canada says that they will be given priority placement during this three year pilot program.
Applicants can be nominated for permanent residency by the NTNP under one of the four program categories; skilled worker, critical impact worker, entrepreneur business or self-employed business.
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