For the first time in the past 10 years the number of immigrants arriving in Israel, has ceased to decline, but increased significantly.
Ministry of Immigrant Absorption has reported that in 2009, arrived in Israel 16,244 new immigrants, while in 2008 - only 13,859, which is a demonstration of the impressive jump of 17%.
The largest number of immigrants arrived from the former Soviet Union - 7.120. From the U.S., Canada and Britain, 5,294 people arrived.
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In Canada, more and more immigrants arrive, knowing one of the official languages
The number of immigrants arriving in Canada and do not speak in English or in French, over the past few years has decreased dramatically.
According to data obtained from the Ministry of Immigration, in 2008, only 28.3 per cent of 247 243 people who received permanent resident status, did not speak any of the two official languages. In 2002, these new arrivals was 45.9 per cent. learn more on Immigration Canada.
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