2023: Canada Immigration Preview
The most recent census showed that immigrants now make up their largest share of Canada’s total population (23%), a record that was first set over 100 years ago. Entering 2023,….
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Exploring Immigration Options to Atlantic Canada
Atlantic Canada is made up of four provinces: Nova Scotia (NS), New Brunswick (NB), Prince Edward Island (PEI) and Newfoundland and Labrador (NL). According to the most recent Canadian census,….
Ontario, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Prince Edward Island issue invitations for provincial nominations
Ontario, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Prince Edward Island this week issued invitations for candidates to apply through their Provincial Nomination Program (PNP). Although provincial enrollment is not the same as….
Four Common Ways to Work in Canada Without an LMIA Under the Canadian Interests Category
Some foreign nationals who want to work in Canada temporarily can do so without obtaining a Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). The LMIA is a labor market test required by….
British Columbia holds latest provincial nomination draw as PNP slows down
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) held a general and targeted draw on November 28. The province issued 253 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to general candidates, and at least….
International Experience Canada to increase program capacity by 20%
The Government of Canada will expand the applicant pool for the upcoming year of its International Experience Canada (IEC) program. He announced the program’s opening date today, January 9, 2023,….
Canada aims for healthcare recognition amid historic labor shortage canada immigration news
On December 5, 2022, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced a call for proposals to help Internationally Educated Healthcare Professionals (IEHPs) work in Canada’s healthcare sector. At today’s press conference, Minister….
Bank of Canada governor talks about using immigration to balance national labor market
In two recent speeches on November 10 and 14, Bank of Canada (BoC) Governor Tiff McCallum spoke to attendees and the media about how immigration could be the key to….
Truck drivers now eligible for Express Entry
Last week Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued NOC 2021 and made 16 new businesses eligible for Express Entry. Truck driving is one of them due to the significant….
Study: International students largely reside in the province where they received their first study permit
A recent analysis of international students in Canada shows that the majority of those who obtain a study permit in a certain province remain in that province for the next….
400,000 new jobs added in Ontario and Saskatchewan as vacancies remain high
Job vacancies across all sectors increased by 3.8% in September to 994,800 open positions within Canada. Most of these new jobs were in Ontario and Saskatchewan. The job vacancy rate….
IRCC will implement internal changes based on gender analysis plus audit
CIC Updates Received an internal memorandum from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) containing recommendations based on the latest Gender Based Analysis Plus (GBA) audit released by the Office of….
Canada invites 4,750 candidates to most recent Express Entry draw
On November 23, Canada held its most recent All-Program Express Entry draw. This is the eleventh draw since the resumption of draws for all events on 6 July. Immigration, Refugees….
Manitoba and Prince Edward Island draw provincial nominations
Manitoba and Prince Edward Island this week issued an invitation for candidates to apply through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Most Canadian provinces and territories (with the exception of Quebec….
Canada Immigration Options for US Visa Holders
The H-1B visa is a United States work permit that allows foreign-born citizens with specialized knowledge or a ‘fashion model of qualification’ to work in the United States. There are….