Canada is always looking to attract skilled workers to strengthen its economy and workforce. While Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has taken steps to fill urgent shortages such as those in healthcare, several provinces are attempting to attract skilled workers in the healthcare industry using financial incentives. These include tuition rebates, reimbursement for different fees and […]
Newcomers often face a steep learning curve when adapting to life in Canada. Digital tools can help to ease this transition. The CIC News team has compiled a list of nine mobile apps that newcomers can download to enhance their life in Canada. Still planning your move? Check out our article on apps to help prepare. […]
Today, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Marc Miller announced a new immigration pilot to welcome more international students into Francophone communities across Canada. According to a release by IRCC, the Francophone Minority Communities Pilot Program (FMCSP) will improve admission rates and make the current program fair for students from Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas. […]
According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), there is no formal appeal process available to international students who are rejected for a Canadian study permit. However, international students can apply for reconsideration of their study permit decision if they can present new evidence that argues against the rejection of their initial application. Note: As of January 22, 2024, international students […]
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations to apply (ITAs) in the latest Express Entry draw. The department invited 2,000 candidates in a category-based selection draw for candidates with French language proficiency. To be considered, candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 394. This is the third draw this week and follows a program-specific draw for 3,200 […]
The act of moving to Canada for many often involves the transfer of valuable personal belongings. This is to say nothing of monies which newcomers will need when starting a life in Canada; and which they will likely bring to the country from abroad. How can newcomers bring these assets with them to Canada, safely […]
One of Canada’s most pressing labour market gaps exists in the trades industry. In fact, according to a study released this month by Statistics Canada (StatsCan), the national labour market is facing “downward pressure” resulting from a wave of recent retirements among baby boomers (those born between 1955 and 1965). This has resulted in Canada’s labour force […]
Prospective Canadian immigrants are sometimes discouraged from applying for Express Entry after they turn 35 years of age. This is largely due to points lost on their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. The Express Entry application management system uses the CRS to rank and order eligible Express Entry candidates based on their human capital factors before they can receive […]
Three of Canada’s provinces have invited candidates to apply for provincial immigration programs this week. British Columbia (B.C.) and Alberta issued invitations through their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Quebec does not have a PNP and instead has a separate agreement with the federal government that allows the province the authority to select all economic immigration candidates. Provincial immigration results Aug 3-9 British […]
Earlier this year, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that it would not renew its temporary off-campus work hours measure. Since 2022, international students have been permitted to work unlimited hours throughout the academic year. The reintroduction of a cap on work hours throughout the academic year means that international students across Canada must now maximize their employment opportunities to […]
