Canada has a reputation among newcomers as a country with a high standard of living, progressive culture, and opportunities. Still, n Canada has a reputation among newcomers as a country with a high standard of living, progressive culture, and opportunities. Still, newcomers may wonder what concrete data supports these sentiments and how Canada compares to […]
Fall in Canada is a cozy season characterized by cooling temperatures, changing leaf colours, beloved holidays and fun outdoor activities. If you’re a newcomer to Canada, it presents the perfect opportunity to explore all that the country has to offer. So here are some things you need to know to make the most of the season. When […]
On the 26th of August, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) announced that they would temporarily suspend the processing of Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) under the Low-Wage stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP)—for employers that are located in Census Metropolitan Areas (CMAs) with an unemployment rate equal to, or higher than 6%. To qualify as a CMA, the area must […]
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations to apply (ITAs) in the latest Express Entry draw. The department issued 1,000 ITAs in a category-based draw for candidates with French language proficiency. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 446 to be considered. Today’s draw is the second of the month and follows a busy summer. […]
This week both the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) and the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) held provincial selections for their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), Candidates were chosen for their professional experience, employment and language abilities. Provincial immigration results (August 31st-September 6th) Ontario On September 5th the OINP held a draw through the French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream. The province issued […]
Family reunification is the second-most prominent class of immigration for newcomers to Canada after economic immigration. In 2024, IRCC expects to welcome 114,000 new permanent residents through these pathways. They include spousal sponsorship, children and dependents, as well as parents, and grandparents. Sponsoring a spouse allows foreign nationals to join their Canadian citizen (or permanent resident) spouse, common-law or conjugal partners […]
On August 30, the Government of Saskatchewan announced two new Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) pathways under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) for newcomers in health care and agriculture occupations. Saskatchewan’s Immigration and Career Training Minister Jeremy Harrison said the new pathways are another way the province is aligning its immigration program with current immigration needs. “With labour shortages […]
Toronto Dominion (TD) Bank, Canada’s second-largest bank, has collaborated with finance-technology company MPOWER Financing—a mission-driven fintech firm and a leader in international student financing. The two companies have come together to help simplify the banking experience for international students and offer a suite of financial resources needed to help create a seamless banking experience for these students […]
Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has instituted a new temporary policy, allowing some prospective Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates to apply for an open work permit (OWP). This public policy will enable eligible newcomers to obtain an OWP if they have a job offer, a valid work permit, or a work permit that expired on or after May 7th. These […]
After a busy August, and a historic number of draws throughout July, Canada’s Express Entry system has seen changes in the composition of the candidate pool—and in the newcomers who have received invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residence (PR). To better inform candidates within the Express Entry pool, and those interested in Canadian immigration, the following breaks down the current […]
