Conservative Government: Immigration Lawyer

Richard Kurland Dept: The Conservative government quickly confirmed that the documents, obtained by immigration lawyer Richard Kurland, reflect a continuing problem that needs to be tackled, according to Vancouver Sun. Bill C-50, passed in 2008 under former minister Diane Finley, was intended to let the government set priorities in its selection of economic immigrants to ensure emphasis on particular skilled workers needed by Canadian businesses and new federal immigration rules passed in 2008 to make the system more streamlined and "responsive" to Canadian economic needs were exploited by Chinese fraudsters, according to newly released internal documents. An official acknowledged concerns with bogus applications, particularly those relating to the arranged employment offer AEO program. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.