Manitoba issues 181 invitations to immigration candidates in latest Expression of Interest draw

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Tue, 04 Feb 2020 17:16:22 +0000

The 82nd Manitoba Expression of Interest draw took place on January 30, issuing invitations to immigration candidates vying for a provincial nomination for permanent residence. The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) sent out a total of 181 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to candidates from the following three streams: Skilled Workers in Manitoba: 124 […]

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Manitoba invites 181 invitations to immigration candidates in latest Expression of Interest draw

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Tue, 04 Feb 2020 17:16:22 +0000

The 82nd Manitoba Expression of Interest draw took place on January 30, issuing invitations to immigration candidates vying for a provincial nomination for permanent residence. The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) sent out a total of 181 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to candidates from the following three streams: Skilled Workers in Manitoba: 124 […]

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Bigger population smaller employment gap; immigrants driving population growth in Canada

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Mon, 03 Feb 2020 22:07:44 +0000

Most of Canada’s recent population growth has been thanks to immigrants, and as a result, the country is becoming increasingly diverse. There is also evidence that the employment gap between immigrant workers and Canadian-born workers is narrowing. Statistics Canada says 82 per cent of Canada’s population growth between 2018 and 2019 was the result of […]

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B.C. holds provincial nominee program draw, changes eligibility requirements for entrepreneur category

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2020 15:44:35 +0000

British Columbia invited 284 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence and made two important changes pertaining to immigrant entrepreneurs this week. The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) issued invitations to candidates in the Express Entry BC and Skills Immigration Categories. The Skills Immigration Category is for skilled and […]

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Top 10 employers in Canada for 2020

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 19:26:31 +0000

It is a good time to be looking for a job in Canada. With a low unemployment rate employers have to work harder to attract and retain top talent, as there are fewer available workers for each job opening. Forbes magazine and the market research company Statista surveyed 8,000 employees to determine the best places […]

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How Canadian schools are responding to the growing numbers of international students

Credit to Author: CIC News| Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 09:38:56 +0000

Canadian post-secondary institutions are boasting about the number of international students coming through their doors, and some are even calling for more. International students help Canadian universities and colleges expand their programs, and supplement their revenues. They also help to promote diversity on campuses, enriching the post-secondary experience for all students. Canada made it easier […]

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Expert advice to Canadian employers: Five tips to hire a foreign worker when a Canadian is not available

Credit to Author: Stephen Sherman| Date: Tue, 28 Jan 2020 17:55:14 +0000

A Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) and a temporary work permit must be obtained before a foreign national can begin working for a Canadian employer under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). The TFWP allows Canadian employers to address genuine labour shortages that have been corroborated by the federal government. LMIAs confirm that an employer has taken the required […]

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First francophone university in Ontario set to start classes fall 2021

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Fri, 24 Jan 2020 08:27:39 +0000

International students are being invited to fill spaces in the classroom and skilled workers are being sought to populate the staff of Ontario’s first francophone university. Opening in Toronto in September 2021, the Université de l’Ontario français will offer programs in human plurality, globalized economy, urban environments, and digital cultures. Programs in management, communications, social […]

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Quebec education ministry launches campaign to recruit foreign teachers

Credit to Author: Alexandra Miekus| Date: Thu, 23 Jan 2020 20:41:10 +0000

The Ministry of Education and Higher Education in Quebec unveiled a new online website aimed at providing information about teacher training to foreigners and Canadians in hopes of attracting workers in the field of education. The announcement was made on January 22 by Jean-François Roberge, Quebec’s Minister of Education and Higher Education. The new website […]

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Alberta invites Express Entry candidates with CRS scores of 350

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 21:17:02 +0000

Express Entry candidates may have received invitations to apply for a provincial nomination from Alberta on January 9. Alberta issued 150 invitations, or Notifications of Interest (NOIs), to candidates in the federal Express Entry Pool. Candidates with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores as low as 350 were given NOIs. The Alberta Express Entry Stream allows […]

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