Canadians question decision to focus skilled worker program on youth
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17:40 23/08/2012
The Canadian government's plan to focus its skilled worker program on younger people has caused some concern among Canadian immigrant organisations. Changes to the Federal Skilled Worker Program (...
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Figures released by the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) show that large numbers of young travellers are using fraudulent methods to extend their stay in the country after...
