Tamil migrants are making the choice to come to Canada because it is seen as "the easiest mark in the world" for prospective refugees of any background, says Ottawa's former High Commissioner to Sri Lanka.

Martin Collacott says Canada is a generous and giving country, which tends to accept many more refugees than its Western world counterparts.

Canada welcomes more than 35 million temporary residents (non-immigrants) each year.

Six months after the Haiti Earthquake that devastated the poorest nation in the West, CIC continues to receive applications from Haiti.

A report released by the Conference Board of Canada has made various recommendations that would give priority to Skilled Workers wishing to migrate to Canada.

Recently the B.C government initiated a three-year Provincial Nominee Program pilot project that will allow foreign students who graduated from B.C. universities to fast-track their applications for permanent residency upon graduation prior to finding a job.

Eligible candidates include graduates who a hold a B.C. masters or PhD in natural, health and applied sciences.