10月18日
OVERVIEW OF FEDERAL-PROVINCIAL-TERRITORIAL AGREEMENTS RELATING TO IMMIGRATION が発表されました。PROVINCEごとの FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT、 PROVINCIAL NOMINEES、 SETTLEMENT SERVICESなどが載っていて州ごとの概要がちょっぴり（？）わかります。それにしてもオンタリオ、移民受入がもっとも多い都市なのに、PROVINCIAL NOMINEESやSETTLEMENT SERVICESは空欄。ううむ。州ごとにやっぱりかなり違うので移民申請する際はどこの州を選ぶかも結構重要ポイントかも。

ちなみに
Ministers discussed the important role that immigration can play in building an innovative and sustainable economy. They agreed to work towards removing the barriers that many immigrants face in integrating into the labour market. They also noted the need to work with employers to maximize the skills and knowledge that immigrants can contribute to Canada's economy. It was also agreed that the federal, provincial, and territorial governments would work to enhance and develop partnerships with the private and voluntary sectors to:
* break down the barriers to the recognition of foreign credentials;
* attract and select highly skilled workers;
* expedite the entry of foreign students, including transition to permanent status for those who choose to remain;
* enhance settlement services to facilitate newcomers' full participation in Canadian society; and
* share best practices.
These initiatives will respect existing federal-provincial territorial agreements and jurisdiction while exploring new directions.
なんてことも書いてありました。まあ、耳八分って感じで聞いておく事にします。

FACTS ON IMMIGRATION によると2001年の移民数はなんと250,588。新移民法を控えて駆け込み移民が多かったのか、はたまたたまたまなのかは謎。

余談だがMinister of Citizenship and Immigration は以前より太った？