MCGUINTY GOVERNMENT MOVING ON CANADA-ONTARIO IMMIGRATION AGREEMENT
January 19, 2004
TORONTO - As Ontario moves to negotiate an immigration
agreement with the federal government, Ontario's Citizenship
and Immigration Minister Dr. Marie Bountrogianni will attend a
meeting of Canadian immigration ministers to learn from the
experiences of other jurisdictions.
"The McGuinty government is committed to working with the federal
government to secure a Canada-Ontario immigration agreement that
helps immigrants integrate quickly and contribute to the economy,"
said Dr. Bountrogianni. "No workforce benefits more from immigration
than Ontario's. It is crucial to harness the skills and expertise
of new Ontarians to ensure they can contribute at their full
potential."
The immigration ministers meeting takes place January 21- 22 in
Victoria, British Columbia.
"Immigrants to Ontario contribute to the province's culture, society
and economic growth," said Dr. Bountrogianni.
In the coming weeks, Dr. Bountrogianni will also be consulting with
immigration stakeholders, including municipalities, in preparation
for negotiations on a Canada-Ontario immigration agreement.
"We are working towards positive change, building on our new
collaborative relationship with the federal government," she added.
