Five pathways for tech talent in the U.S. to come to Canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sun, 05 Nov 2023 14:00:05 +0000

There are many ways for technology sector workers in the U.S. to come to Canada for work, after which this country also provides these individuals with several pathways to Canadian permanent residence (PR). Canada has a well-documented need for skilled workers in the tech industry, evidenced most recently by the introduction of category-based Express Entry […]

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What jobs are eligible for simplified LMIA processing in Quebec?

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Mon, 30 Oct 2023 12:00:07 +0000

Annually, the Ministry of Immigration in Quebec publishes an updated list of occupations eligible for simplified processing as it relates to using a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). This occurs because Quebec operates somewhat separately from the rest of the country with respect to immigration, governing its own rules, structure and programs for foreign nationals […]

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Study: A decline in temporary migration could hurt Canada’s economy

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sun, 29 Oct 2023 13:00:46 +0000

Although many rightfully link Canada’s economic and demographic growth to a permanent resident boom in recent years, a new Desjardins study suggests that Canada may be underestimating the effect that temporary migration has on the national economy in this country. According to economist Marc Desormeaux, Canada’s economy could be “hit hard” if the country experiences […]

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Cyber Security Awareness Month 2023: A newcomer’s guide to online safety in Canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2023 13:00:15 +0000

This guide provides a step-by-step journey into understanding, recognizing, and safeguarding against potential cyber threats. With October being Canada’s Cyber Security Awareness Month (#CyberMonth2023), Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSE) is looking to reinforce the importance of cyber security. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration This is an especially important topic for newcomers to […]

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New poverty report card evaluates quality of life in Canada’s 10 provinces 

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sat, 07 Oct 2023 12:00:31 +0000

In their first-ever poverty report cards, Food Banks Canada has graded all provinces and territories on a variety of measures related to poverty reduction and standard of living. There are many factors that contribute to the quality of life experienced by people living in any particular country, province, city or community.  What follows will outline how […]

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Minimum wage increases for hourly workers have taken effect in six provinces across Canada 

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 03 Oct 2023 15:27:54 +0000

Canadians in six provinces across the country will now see a boost to hourly minimum wage rates. This move follows a timeline that was reported on back in April this year. The list below outlines exactly how much hourly minimum wages in each of the six impacted provinces have risen as of this past Sunday […]

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How Canada works to help newcomer women across the country

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 16 May 2023 13:00:40 +0000

In late March, the province of Ontario announced a $768,000 investment in the Canadian Council of Muslim Women (CCMW). This funding is intended to help “address [employment] barriers [for women] by focusing on increasing … recruitment, retention, and advancement in non-traditional and/or growing economic sectors” through CCMW’s “Addressing Barriers to Employment for Muslim Women” project. […]

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Le Canada facilite l’accès aux études pour les étudiants du Sénégal et du Maroc

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Thu, 05 Sep 2019 15:00:57 +0000

Les étudiants du Sénégal et du Maroc qui souhaitent étudier au Canada auront bientôt accès à un programme accéléré de traitement des demandes de permis d’études. Le Volet direct pour les études (VDE) permet aux étudiants admissibles de faire une demande de permis d’études en ligne. Le délai de traitement de la plupart des demandes […]

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