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Canada Immigration 

Immigrant developers turn former Toronto Hydro building into refugee shelter

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Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2019 21:49:08 +0000

The City of Toronto’s first refugee shelter is now open thanks, in part, to two Iranian-Canadian immigrants. Hamid and Hessam Ghadaki work for the development company that purchased the old Toronto Hydro building in 2018. Though they could have leased the space to more profitable ventures, lending the space to house refugees is a cause […]

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Marco Mendicino appointed new Canadian immigration minister

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Credit to Author: Bella Siddiq| Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2019 19:17:19 +0000

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has named Marco Mendicino as Canada’s next Minister of Immigration Refugee and Citizenship Canada. Mendicino has an extensive background in law. For nearly 10 years he worked as a federal prosecutor, during which time he put members of the “Toronto 18” terror group behind bars. He also worked at the Law […]

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Children of immigrants do better in school but many fall short in labour market: study

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Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Mon, 18 Nov 2019 22:10:39 +0000

The children of immigrants are helping increase the general level of education in Canada, a new study shows. A Statistics Canada study of the 10-year outcomes of children who were aged 13 to 17 in 2006 found that the children of immigrants were better educated than those with Canadian-born parents. “In Canada, contrary to several […]

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Canada expects a 40 per cent increase in citizenship among immigrants by 2024

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Credit to Author: Kareem El-Assal| Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2019 15:37:05 +0000

A new Statistics Canada study that shows fewer recent immigrants are gaining Canadian citizenship is cause for concern, but improvements are on the horizon.  Becoming a citizen is one of the defining life moments of Canada’s immigrants. It marks the end of their newcomer journey and the beginning of their journey as a Canadian with […]

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Two Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot communities now accepting applications

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Credit to Author: CIC News| Date: Mon, 18 Nov 2019 22:15:28 +0000

Canada’s anticipated Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot is finally opening to applications. Once fully operational, the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) will allow employers in 11 participating communities in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia to recruit eligible foreign workers. Candidates who are recommended by a participating community will be able to apply […]

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Programme de l’expérience québécoise : les conditions de sélection antérieures au 1er novembre sont rétablies

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Credit to Author: CIC News| Date: Fri, 15 Nov 2019 16:50:46 +0000

Les étudiants internationaux diplômés au Québec qui présentent une demande dans le cadre du Programme de l’expérience québécoise seront de nouveau évalués en fonction des critères qui étaient en place avant le 1er novembre 2019. Cette modification est entrée en vigueur le 14 novembre. Le Programme de l’expérience québécoise (PEQ) est un programme d’immigration accélérée et […]

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Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program inviting francophones for exploratory visits

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Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Fri, 15 Nov 2019 21:11:41 +0000

Manitoba is opening its doors to help prospective immigrants build stronger ties to francophone communities in the province. The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) is accepting requests from bilingual francophone candidates interested in conducting a pre-arranged, “exploratory” visit to the province. These visits allow potential Skilled Worker applicants to research employment opportunities and communities in […]

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Pre-November 1 Quebec Experience Program criteria now in effect

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Credit to Author: CIC News| Date: Fri, 15 Nov 2019 16:52:43 +0000

International graduates who apply to the Quebec Experience Program will once again be assessed based on the criteria that were in place prior to November 1, 2019. This change became effective on November 14. The Quebec Experience Program (Programme de l’expérience québécoise, or PEQ) is a popular fast-track immigration program that allows eligible international graduates […]

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Saskatchewan issues 525 invitations to Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand candidates

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Credit to Author: CIC News| Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2019 15:17:07 +0000

Saskatchewan held another Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand draw November 12, time inviting 525 skilled workers to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence.  The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)’s Express Entry sub-category is linked to the federal government’s  Express Entry system, which manages the pool of candidates for three of Canada’s main economic-class […]

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Canada’s study-work-immigrate advantage

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Credit to Author: Kareem El-Assal| Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2019 14:28:10 +0000

Canada’s international student population is booming, tripling over the past decade to 570,000 people in 2018.  Canada now ranks as the fourth-leading host country for international students, behind the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia, according to ICEF. Canada’s higher intake is due to the global explosion of international students. UNESCO estimates there were 5.3-million […]

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