Canada funds immigration programs

Canada's immigration department announced increases in funding to the provinces by more than $121 million over a three year period. The increases in funding are aimed at the provinces outside Quebec and Ontario and are intended to help immigrants settle into Canadian society. The increases in funding will bring the total investment to over $1.4 billion over five years.

The province of Saskatchewan is receiving a 40% increase in funding to help close the gap between it and the provinces which traditionally attract more immigrants. The funding, which is used for programs and services such as language and skills training, will help keep immigrants in the smaller provinces and should promote future immigration.