July 2011 update for Canada immigration, skilled worker category

Here is July 2011 update for Canada immigration for skilled worker category:
The eligibility criteria for Federal Skilled Worker applicants has changed according to July 2011 update for Canada immigration.
According to July 2011 update for Canada immigration, Canada will process only 10000 visas for skilled worker till July 2012. They will take only skilled persons from 29 areas. To see the list, click here.
They will process only 10000 visas and not more than 500 in specific area.
Details, including the status of your desired skill are also present in the above link.
So, I must say, according to July 2011 update for Canada immigration they are squeezing the scope of immigration for skilled worker.

With July, 2011 update, it seems like new rule is on the way and Canada is not appreciating immigrants anymore.

Visa processing time for Skilled worker application to Canada

If you are planning to submit your application for immigration to Canada as skilled worker, you might want to know visa processing time for Skilled worker application to Canada. Knowing the visa processing time for Skilled worker application to Canada will help you plan ahead.
To know visa processing time for Skilled worker application to Canada, click here. In the table click on "View by country" under the heading of "Federal (other than Quebec)". In the next page find out your visa specific office and you'll see the visa processing time for Skilled worker application to Canada for your visa office.
One thing I must add, visa processing time for Skilled worker application to Canada, which is available in the above link is actually the average time required for processing in last few months.

Public health and preventive medicine in Canada: A good book to face public health and epidemiology questions in MCC part 1

If you are sitting for MCC part 1, you'll have to face questions regarding public health and epidemiology. There is a good book to face public health and epidemiology questions in MCC part 1. The name of the book is "Public health and preventive medicine in Canada" by Chandrakant Shah.
Canadian Medical Students preparing for the MCC part 1 will definitely benefit from reading this book. This one stop shop will give you the information you need to be well prepared for the public health and epidemiology questions. An easy read and a well laid-out book. 
Dr. Chandrakant Shah has elaborately discussed everything which will make easy understand the health care system for beginner of healthcare professionals and also works as an important reference for administrators and practitioners who must understand health and the health system in order to work effectively within it. As you understand the health care system well, it works as a good book to face public health and epidemiology questions in MCC part 1.
You can choose to read Public health and preventive medicine in Canada: A good book to face public health and epidemiology questions in MCC part 1. 
Good luck with you MCC exam.