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The biggest changes to Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) in 2024 – a year in review

January 2, 2025 admin Canada, cma, immigration levels plan, labour market impact assesment, lmias, minimum hourly wage requirements, temporary foreign worker, temporary foreign worker program, tfw, tfwp, working in canada

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Thu, 02 Jan 2025 13:30:57 +0000

Throughout 2024, Canada’s federal government made significant changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm These changes include the following: Here’s a closer look at the major updates to the TFWP in 2024: Reduction in LMIA validity Canadian employers looking to hire foreign […]

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New to Canada? You may be eligible for government-funded settlement services

January 1, 2025 admin Canada, free services for newcomers, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC, settle in canada, settlement service providers, settlement services, settlement services in canada

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 01 Jan 2025 13:00:11 +0000

Some newcomers arriving to Canada are eligible for settlement services. Newcomers can take advantage of these government-funded services, which are intended to help support them in adapting to life in Canada. Settlement services can help newcomers with tasks such as finding housing, improving language skills, finding employment, and even making new friends. Studies have shown […]

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Ban on flagpoling now in effect

December 30, 2024 admin Canada, canadian border services agency, canadian free trade agreements, cbsa, flagpoling, flagpoling ban, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC, same day immigration services, study permit, work permit

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:27:00 +0000

As of December 23, 11:59 pm, the ban on flagpoling is now in effect. Now temporary residents (those on a work or study permit) in Canada can no longer receive same-day immigration services at the border. These newcomers will need to apply directly to Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to extend their stay in […]

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I want to sponsor my spouse or partner: Should I choose inland or outland sponsorship?

December 30, 2024 admin Canada, family sponsorship canada, how to sponsor your spouse or partner, inland sponsorship applications, outland sponsorship applications, sponsor your common-law partner, sponsor your conjugal partner, sponsor your family for pr, sponsor your spouse, spousal open work permit, spousal sponsorship

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 30 Dec 2024 13:00:44 +0000

Canadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor their spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner for permanent residence (PR), provided both they and their loved ones meet certain criteria. Canadians pursuing this kind of sponsorship will need to choose between two options: inland sponsorship, or outland sponsorship. Each comes with its own benefits. This article will […]

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2024: Express Entry year in review

December 28, 2024 admin Canada, canada news, canadian experience class, canadian immigration, cec, comprehensive ranking system score, CRS, crs score, Express Entry, express entry 2025, express entry year in review, federal skilled trades program, federal skilled worker program, fstp, fswp, immigration levels plan 2025-2027

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sat, 28 Dec 2024 14:00:08 +0000

We saw many changes to Canada’s Express Entry system in 2024. In this article, we’ll review the major changes to Express Entry, many of which have significant implications for foreign nationals seeking Canadian permanent residence (PR). Reviewing recent developments and highlighting trends may also give us a better sense of what to expect in the […]

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OPINION: Newcomers working to alleviate Canada’s top issues

December 28, 2024 admin Canada, canadian political issues, canadian social issues, healthcare, housing affordability, survey on top issues in canada, top issues in canada

Credit to Author: Derek Shank| Date: Sat, 28 Dec 2024 13:00:50 +0000

Newcomers are working to address Canada’s top two issues: healthcare and housing affordability. In a research study conducted by CIC News, Canadians ranked healthcare and housing affordability as among the top concerns facing Canada today. Both newcomers and native-born Canadians responded similarly to the survey. Here’s how newcomers are working to address Canada’s top issues. […]

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These are the most livable cities in Canada for newcomers in 2024

December 26, 2024 admin best cities for newcomers, British Columbia, Canada, canada rankings, immigrating to canada, most livable cities for newcomers, most livable cities in canada, moving to canada, newcomer, victoria

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Thu, 26 Dec 2024 13:00:43 +0000

Victoria has been named the most livable city in Canada for newcomers, according to a new ranking. Every year, The Globe and Mail releases its annual ranking of most Livable Cities in Canada. Moving to Canada? Sign up for our special newsletter! One of the six rankings is specifically designed for newcomers to Canada, which […]

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Heat Pumps For Electric Buses Blow Another Meme Out Of Water

December 25, 2024 admin batteries, buses, California, Canada, carbon emissions, China, clean power, clean transport, climate change, electric buses, electric trucks, Electric vehicles, energy efficiency, Energy Storage, Europe, ev batteries, Fossil Fuels, green economy, green jobs, heat pumps, hydrogen fuel cell buses, hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles, investment, Manufacturing, mass transit / public transit, Oil

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Sun, 22 Dec 2024 20:27:42 +0000

Every time I publish anything on electric buses — and I’ve published a lot on them recently — hydrogen bus fans point out that in the west, diesel heaters are often included in buses for winter time use. They say that as if the waste heat from fuel cells was … [continued]

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Canadian university launches institute to study migration and improve outcomes for newcomers

December 25, 2024 admin Canada, Concordia University, immigration in quebec, institute for research on migration and society (irms), quebec immigration, regular skilled worker program

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Wed, 25 Dec 2024 13:00:32 +0000

Concordia University has launched a research institute to study the impacts of immigration. The Montreal-based university created the Institute for Research on Migration and Society (IRMS) to provide evidence-based research on migration and offer a space for discussions to help newcomers adjust to life in Canada. Subscribe and get our Newcomer’s Guide to Canada The […]

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