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The Bank of Canada released its update report for the economic outlook for the second quarter of 2006 this week. Over all, economic growth remains steady with gains against international markets. Growth is projected to slow down slightly for 2007 and 2008. Reported elsewhere, jobs growth and government investment in new hires and infrastructure remains strong. Combined with a
The U.S. Department of Labor released its analysis for jobs growth in the United States and unemployment for June. The news is mixed, but generally does not change significantly from the past several months. Persons seeking work in the U.S. will find that, at least at this time, the U.S. economy is stable, if somewhat anemic.
A review of UK border controls has concluded, and the ministers have scrapped the idea of a possible amnesty for illegal residents in Britain. Immigration Minister Liam Byrne had asked for a report on the possibility and has now changed the discussion to a "fair but tough" enforcement of existing rules, to begin implementation within the next fortnight. Approximately 570,000 illegal immigrants are currently in the UK, according to gov
People looking to immigrate to Canada will be very interested to know about the recent rankings for technology-heavy sectors. A recent analysis by CIBC World Markets Inc. (a Canadian banking and investment firm) placed Ottawa at the top of the tech sector growth list with strong economic diversity.
Recent changes to an application form for U.S. citizens to marry foreign nationals have delayed up to 10,000 visas. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) attempted to make some changes to regulations that would give stronger protection to foreign-born brides and grooms, but several thousand visa applications have been held up due to a missed deadline.
As the United States' federal government wrestles with the immigration issue, states are implementing their own plans. Here's a state-by-state look:
Alabama
Training 70 state troopers with the power to arrest illegal immigrants.Arizona