November 30, 2009 - New in Canada's Economic Action Plan Through Canada's Economic Action Plan, the federal government will invest $50 million over the next two years in developing a framework to speed up the assessment and recognition of foreign qualifications.
http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/initiatives/...
http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=499139

October 30, 2009 - Update on the Action Plan for Faster Immigration from CIC
...People applying now under the federal skilled worker program can expect to receive a decision within six to twelve months. http://www.cic.gc.ca/.../backgrounders/2009/2009-10-30.asp

July 5 - 24, 2009 - John Harrington held the Proyecto de Vida Conference in Maracaibo, Venezuela. Thanks to all those involved.

On April 1, 2009 - changes were made to the OHIP (Ontario Health Insurance Plan) eligibility rules. These changes now include coverage for those who have applied for Permanent Residence and other improvements.
http://www.health.gov.on.ca/.../ohipfaq_dt.html

March 27, 2009 - Government Shortens Time to Process
Immigrants' Paperwork ..."[Applicants] can get a decision on coming to Canada as permanent residents within six to 12 months- as opposed to five to six years, which is what it was taking."
http://www.leaderpost.com/...story.html