Immigration is the act of relocating to another country or region. An immigrant is a person who intends to stay long-term (often forever), in contrast to a casual visitor or traveler.
Citizenship and Immigration Canada - Features legal and procedural information, news and statistics, and publications and forms for all aspects of Canadian immigration, including independent immigration, family-sponsored immigration, temporary work authorization, NAFTA and GATS work visas, and student and visitor visas.
Citizenship Acquisition Rates in the 1990s - (CIC -- The Monitor, Summer 2004). Among landed immigrants living in Canada, who choose to become Canadian citizens? A governmental statistical report.
Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada - An independent tribunal established by Parliament to make well-reasoned decisions on immigration and refugee matters. The site contains papers on assessing credibility of refugees' claims.
Integration-Net - Created by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) to share ideas, thoughts, experiences and best practices on how to help newcomers adapt, settle and integrate into Canadian society.