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IRCC to implement restrictions on family Open Work Permits in January 2025

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2025 21:35:08 +0000

The government of Canada is now implementing greater restrictions on work permits for family members of international students and foreign workers, after having first announced these changes in September of 2024. Effective January 21, 2025, family open work permits (OWPs) for international students will be restricted to the spouses or common-law partners of students currently […]

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How workers on closed work permits can change employers while awaiting a decision on a new work permit

January 14, 2025 admin 0 Comments Canada, changing employers in canada, closed work permit canada, temporary foreign worker program, Temporary foreign workers, tfwp, tfwp canada, working on canada

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2025 11:00:09 +0000

Currently, it’s possible for temporary foreign workers on closed work permits to start a new job before being issued a new work permit, due to a temporary public policy introduced during the Covid-19 era. Prior to the introduction of this temporary public policy, workers on closed work permits would need to wait for their new […]

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“Welcome to Canada” series on CBC News dives into newcomer challenges

January 13, 2025 admin 0 Comments careers & education, cbc news, cbc news welcome to canada, cultural adaptation, Featured, Immigrant Stories, immigration costs, immigration struggles, job opportunities, moving to canada, newcomer survey, news, People, settlement, settlement support, workforce integration

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2025 00:37:13 +0000

CBC News is kicking off the year with Welcome to Canada, a series that gets real about what it’s like to start fresh in a new country. Running throughout January, the series is based on a survey of 1,507 immigrants by Pollara Strategic Insights, offering an honest look at the highs and lows of settling in Canada.

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Culturally tailored patient education can improve heart health

January 13, 2025 admin 0 Comments cardiovascular health, culturally tailored education, Featured, health care, heart disease prevention, heart health, Living, patient education, personalized healthcare, preventing heart disease, settlement, wellness

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2025 21:44:50 +0000

Recent research reveals that adapting patient education to match cultural contexts can significantly improve health outcomes, offering hope in the fight against the world’s leading cause of death: cardiovascular disease.

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Manitoba and Alberta issues invitations to apply for provincial nomination

January 13, 2025 admin 0 Comments aaip, alberta pnp, base provincial nominee program, enhanced provincial nominee program, manitoba pnp, mpnp, pnp 2025, pnps, provinces, provincial nominee programs

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2025 21:04:40 +0000

In the first Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw of the year, Manitoba issued more letters of advice to apply to candidates under the Skilled Worker Overseas and Skilled Worker in Manitoba streams. In addition, Alberta has updated its provincial nominations for last year, having held one large draw on December 23, 2024. This article will […]

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Canadian passport ranks among best in world in 2025

January 13, 2025 admin 0 Comments becoming a canadian citizen, benefits of a canadian passport, benefits of canadian citizenship, Canada, canada ranking, canadian passport, canadian passport ranking 2025, how to get a canadian passport?, travelling with a canadian passport

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2025 14:30:59 +0000

The Canadian password was listed in the seventh position in a new global ranking of most powerful passports in the world in 2025. The ranking was done by global consultancy, Henley & Partners, and is based on the number of destinations Canadian passport holders can access without a prior visa. In 2025, Canadian passport holders […]

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Quebec re-opens three immigration pilot programs for workers in different sectors

January 13, 2025 admin 0 Comments Canada, immigrate to quebec, immigration in quebec, immigration pilot programs, niveaux immigration quebec, Quebec, quebec immigration 2025, quebec permanent selection pilot programs, quebec pilot programs

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2025 11:00:27 +0000

Quebec is reopening three permanent immigration pilot programs on January 13, 2025, aimed at addressing labor shortages in specific sectors. Successful applicants to these programs can receive Canadian permanent residence (PR). These programs, originally introduced in 2021, are designed to attract skilled workers to the province in key industries. The three programs are Permanent Immigration […]

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The major changes to LMIA-exempt work permits in 2024 – year in review

January 11, 2025 admin 0 Comments canada work permit, canadian immigration 2024 year in review, canadian work permits, changes to canadian work permits in 2024, changes to lmia-exempt work permits in 2024, ict imp work permits, immigration 2024 year in review, imp, imp 2024, imp 2024 year in review, international mobility program, lmia-exempt work permits, lmia-exempt work permits 2024, lmia-exempt work permits canada, open work permit changes canada 2024, open work permits, open work permits canada, open work permits canada 2024, spousal open work permits, what happened in canadian immigration in 2024?, Work

Credit to Author: Derek Shank| Date: Sat, 11 Jan 2025 11:00:52 +0000

In 2024, the Canadian federal government made major changes to LMIA-exempt work permits. This article will review the most significant changes impacting foreign nationals seeking to work in Canada, excepting under the Labour Market Impact Assessment-based Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), and the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the […]

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A newcomer’s guide to navigating Toronto Pearson airport

January 10, 2025 admin 0 Comments Canada, first landing in canada, lester b pearson international, newcomer guide to toronto pearson, newcomer to canada, toronto pearson, toronto pearson airport, toronto pearson airport tips, toronto pearson for newcomers to canada, toronto pearson travel hacks, yyz

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2025 11:00:22 +0000

Knowing what to expect when you arrive at Toronto Pearson airport can help to make navigating this busy airport smoother, faster, and less overwhelming. According to data by StatsCan, Lester B Pearson International—more commonly known as Toronto Pearson or as the code YYZ—is Canada’s busiest airport, with passenger traffic having increased b 24.8% from 2022 […]

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January 2025: State of the Express Entry pool

January 9, 2025 admin 0 Comments comprehensive ranking system, CRS, crs cut-off, crs score, enhanced provincial nomination, Express Entry, express entry january, Invitation to Apply, ita, state of the express entry pool

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Thu, 09 Jan 2025 15:00:27 +0000

After a slower December of Express Entry draws, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has already begun issuing Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through Express Entry this year, as the department looks to meet its landings target for 2025. Established patterns in Express Entry draw types—particularly the prioritization of candidates in enhanced Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), […]

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