Canada Rethinks Open-Armed Immigration Policy

Fri, 08/30/2013 - 22:31 EDT - WSJ Europe

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As American lawmakers debate U.S. immigration policy, Canada has embarked on a major immigration overhaul aimed at choosing newcomers who are a better fit for its economy and society.

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