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Canadian passport holders now require an eTA to travel to the UK

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Sat, 18 Jan 2025 11:00:32 +0000

Canadian citizens now need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to enter or transit through the United Kingdom (UK). This new requirement, launched on January 8, 2025, is part of the UK’s updated entry regulations. It includes Canada, the US, Australia, and other non-European countries. Share your opinion with Angus Reid and get rewarded Previously, Canadian […]

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Canada Immigration

What is Pierre Poilievre’s stance on immigration?

January 17, 2025 admin Canada, canada elections, immigration levels plan, immigration levels plan 2025-2027, leader of the conservative party, minister of employment and social development, pierre poilievre, pierre poilievre's stance on immigration, Temporary foreign workers

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Fri, 17 Jan 2025 11:00:27 +0000

Pierre Poilievre has voiced major criticisms of the current government’s immigration policies, suggesting that he might table major reforms if he were to become the next prime minister of Canada. With Justin Trudeau having announced his resignation on January 6, Poilievre is a top contender for Canada’s next prime minister after the 2025 election. Angus […]

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Canada Immigration

Marc Miller announces further measures to enhance border security

January 15, 2025 admin asylum claimants canada, Canada, canadian border security agency, cbsa, claiming asylum in canada, immigration fraud, immigration minister marc miller, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC, visitor visa canada

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:16:27 +0000

In a press conference today, Canadian Minister of Immigration Marc Miller alongside Minister of Public Safety David McGuinty announced further measures aimed at enhancing border security and integrity. Minister Miller provided information on the effects of new visitor visa policies, and measures targeting abuse in Canada’s asylum system, and discussed the possibility of forthcoming changes […]

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Canada Immigration

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

January 14, 2025 admin 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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Canada Immigration

Canadian passport ranks among best in world in 2025

January 13, 2025 admin 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 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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CleanTech Energy News Science

Critical Minerals Are A Gold Rush The West Lost Sight Of

January 10, 2025 admin Australia, battery minerals, Canada, carbon emissions, China, clean power, clean transport, climate change, conflict minerals, Europe, green economy, green jobs, investment, Manufacturing, mineral resources, policy & politics, rare earth minerals, usa

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2025 02:35:02 +0000

Recently I had the opportunity to sit down with Gavin Mudd, director of the centre for critical minerals intelligence with the British Geological Survey. He’s been doing leading research with global collaborators on how much of what resources we can actually get at. Below is the first half of our … [continued]

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A Better Way To Bring Canada & The US Together

January 10, 2025 admin Canada, climate change, Donald Trump, greenland

Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Thu, 09 Jan 2025 13:39:07 +0000

No matter where you go for news and commentary, it’s hard to have missed some crazy commentary from President Elect Trump in recent days. Not only is he saying that he wants to buy Greenland (perhaps because it looks bigger than it is on Mercator maps), but he wants to … [continued]

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Canada Immigration

A newcomer’s guide to navigating Toronto Pearson airport

January 10, 2025 admin 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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Canada Immigration

The changes shaping Quebec immigration in 2025

January 9, 2025 admin arrima quebec, Canada, certificat de sélection du québec (csq)., immigration in quebec, peq graduates stream, Quebec, quebec experience program, quebec immigration 2025, quebec immigration levels 2025, quebec immigration year in review

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Thu, 09 Jan 2025 11:00:14 +0000

Quebec’s immigration landscape in 2024 has been marked by significant changes, many of which are set to impact immigration to the province in 2025. These changes—particularly to the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ), the Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ), family sponsorships, and Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs)—will affect both prospective immigration candidates, and those already navigating […]

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