Events
Coming to WorldSkills Calgary 2009
Competitor, Delegate, Exhibitors and Observers - Canadian Immigration Information
The WorldSkills Calgary 2009 event has been recognized by Canadian Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) to ensure our competitors, delegates and observers are recognized as they enter Canada and are handled through that process as quickly and as expeditiously as possible. We would like to ask you to ensure the following requirements are passed on to the right people from our attending members to ensure that they are aware of the current regulations that may or may not apply to them and prepare accordingly.
27 June: Canadian Multiculturalism Day
Canadian Multiculturalism Day celebrates Canada's cultural richness and diversity and the contributions made by various cultural groups and communities to Canadian society.
1 July: Canada Day
Canada Day was established in 1879 under the name "Dominion Day" and became known by its current name in 1982. Canada Day encourages Canadians to celebrate their country. Since 1985, Canada Day Committees are established in each province and territory to plan, organize and coordinate the Canada Day celebrations locally.
8 September: International Literacy Day
International Literacy Day is celebrated across Canada to promote and increase reading and writing skills among Canadians.
11-17 October: Citizenship Week (third week of October)
Citizenship Week recognizes the value of immigration and citizenship and focuses on the rights, privileges, obligations and responsibilities of citizenship.
20 November: National Child Day
National Child Day celebrates two historic events for children: the adoption of the United Nations' Declaration on the Rights of the Child (1959) and Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989).
