Irish arrivals urged to look beyond the cities for jobs

When the Irish Canadian Immigration Centre opened its doors last January, executive director Cathy Murphy knew it would be full steam ahead.

With the recession biting back home, a new wave of Irish were heading for the country and it was clear the centre, funded by the Government, was needed more than ever.

Little did anyone realise that within the year Canada would be announcing an overhaul of its visa system, allowing even more Irish workers in and making permanent residency easier.