<div class="gmail_quote"> Forwarded From: <a href="mailto:edling@lists.sis.utsa.edu">edling@lists.sis.utsa.edu</a><br><br><br>Toronto Star<br><br><br><br>Language test angers immigration lawyers<br><br><br><br>All immigrants applying to come to Canada as skilled workers - even those who grew up speaking English or French - could soon be required to take a mandatory language test to prove proficiency in one of Canada's official languages, the Star has learned. Until now, English- and French-speaking applicants - including immigrants from the U.S. and England - could bypass the test by submitting a letter testifying to their language skills. Officials say the proposed change will make language assessments more transparent. But immigration lawyers say the change would only increase delays at a time when the federal government is introducing dramatic changes to reduce an immigration backlog, especially to smooth the way for those most likely to succeed in the job market!
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<br><br><br>Full story:<br><br><a href="http://www.thestar.com/News/Canada/article/421032" target="_blank">http://www.thestar.com/News/Canada/article/421032</a><br>-- <br>=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+<br><br>Harold F. Schiffman<br>
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