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IMMIGRATION
NDP VIEWS
http://www.stevenmeurrens.com/2011/04/where-the-new-democratic-party-stands-on-immigration/
The New Democratic Party has made the following election promises regarding immigration:
· Accelerate and streamline the recognition of foreign credentials, overseas degrees and previous employment experience in conjunction with provinces and licensing authorities;
· Increase resources to reduce the huge and unacceptable backlogs in processing immigration applications, with an emphasis on speeding up family reunification;
· Implement the Once in a Lifetime Act to allow Canadians a one-time opportunity to sponsor a relative who is not a member of the family class to come to Canada;
· Fast-track family class sponsorship from disaster areas;
· Reinstate federal funding for the settlement of new Canadians in Ontario that was recently cut;
· Ensure that tough laws against crooked immigration consultants are enforced;
· Develop credible, accountable procedures and appeal processes for visitors seeking visas to enter Canada for important family events.
NDP holds 101 out of 308 seats in the House of Commons.
They want to return the age the retirement age back to 65 from 67.
http://www.stevenmeurrens.com/2011/04/where-the-new-democratic-party-stands-on-immigration/
The New Democratic Party has made the following election promises regarding immigration:
· Accelerate and streamline the recognition of foreign credentials, overseas degrees and previous employment experience in conjunction with provinces and licensing authorities;
· Increase resources to reduce the huge and unacceptable backlogs in processing immigration applications, with an emphasis on speeding up family reunification;
· Implement the Once in a Lifetime Act to allow Canadians a one-time opportunity to sponsor a relative who is not a member of the family class to come to Canada;
· Fast-track family class sponsorship from disaster areas;
· Reinstate federal funding for the settlement of new Canadians in Ontario that was recently cut;
· Ensure that tough laws against crooked immigration consultants are enforced;
· Develop credible, accountable procedures and appeal processes for visitors seeking visas to enter Canada for important family events.
NDP holds 101 out of 308 seats in the House of Commons.
They want to return the age the retirement age back to 65 from 67.