Ontario plans to double its skilled immigration intake
Ontario is investing an additional $25 million over the next three years, building on the $15 million announced in the 2022 budget, to double Ontario’s hiring of skilled immigrants. The….
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How can people whose PGWP expire apply for an Open Work Permit Canada Immigration News
From April 6, 2023, some current and pre-graduation work permit (PGWP) holders may be eligible for an 18-month open work permit. More information can be found on the IRCC website…..
IRCC launches public survey to reform immigration system
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has launched its initiative “An Immigration System for Canada’s Future”. The initiative provides an opportunity for Canadians and other stakeholders to share their ideas….
How immigration helped Canada set a new population growth record in 2022
According to the most recent data from Statistics Canada, the country’s total population is estimated to be 39.5 million (as of January 1, 2023). This means that, for the first….
Express Entry: CRS score drops to 481 as Canada invites another 7,000 candidates Canada Immigration News
IRCC has conducted the All-Programme Express Entry Draw for the third week in a row. Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued a total of 7,000 invitations to apply (ITA)….
Report: Western provinces likely to benefit from higher immigration targets
A recent economic report from Desjardins suggests that Canada’s increased immigration goals are likely to have a positive impact on provincial economies, particularly in the western provinces. Since 2015, immigrants….
Canada’s immigration backlog shows little change from January
In an email CIC news Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) remained in line with January figures just over 2.1 million, Data is for January 31-February 1. Inventory progress across….
Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, and Manitoba conducted the draw through provincially nominated programs.
Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta and Manitoba this week issued invitations for candidates to apply through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Most Canadian provinces and territories (except Quebec and Nunavut) operate….
Buying a Home in Canada as a Non-Canadian | canada immigration news
The Restrictions on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act was passed in Parliament in June 2022 and came into effect on January 1 this year. Broadly speaking, the….
British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec and Prince Edward Island issue invitations to apply for provincial immigration
British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec and Prince Edward Island this week issued invitations to candidates to apply through provincial immigration programs. The Alberta and Quebec draws are recent publications of draws….
Thousands of IRCC applications handed over to inactive immigration officials
According to a recent Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) request, nearly 60,000 applications have been put on hold due to mismanagement. ATIP requests (a legal recourse for requesting information….
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,….
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,….
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….