Five inspiring immigrant journeys to follow on social media

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 12:00:03 +0000

Newcomers in Canada have taken to platforms like Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok to share their firsthand experiences into settling in a new country. For those considering a move to Canada or already adjusting to life here, these shared stories offer not only inspiration but also valuable guidance. Below, CIC News has curated five social media […]

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Mississauga Could Get A Dozen Electric Buses For The Cost Of Five Hydrogen Ones

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2024 22:05:35 +0000

Recently I published a perspective on the Canadian city of Mississauga’s plan to pilot hydrogen buses for their transit system. It included global data on the high cost and low reliability of hydrogen electrolysis and refueling systems and the high cost and low reliability of hydrogen fuel cell buses. Someone … [continued]

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Annual study finds support for immigration has dropped for second year in a row

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 19 Oct 2024 12:00:49 +0000

Support for high levels of immigration in Canada has dropped to its lowest level in 25 years. This is according to an annual report by the Environics Insitute, a Canadian research agency that collects data on government, economic and social issues within Canada, and seeks public opinion through surveys. This year’s data found that six […]

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IRCC to provide financial assistance for Gazans arriving in Canada

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2024 19:24:44 +0000

Palestinians who have left Gaza will soon receive transitional financial assistance from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) when they arrive in Canada. The department says that this financial assistance will help Gazans to meet their basic needs upon arrival, such as food, shelter, and clothing, while they look for work. IRCC will release more […]

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Application pool closing for International Experience Canada 2024

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2024 12:00:39 +0000

Those interested in applying for the International Experience Canada (IEC) program have until October 21 to submit their applications. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) opened the 2024 pool last December. The IEC is a work permit program for youth from more than 30 countries which have bilateral Youth Mobility Agreements with Canada. IEC work […]

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Can I travel to Canada with a criminal record? A guide to understanding criminal inadmissibility

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2024 12:00:21 +0000

If you have a criminal record, you may not be allowed to enter Canada. Only Canadian citizens have a right to enter Canada. Without Canadian citizenship, Canadian authorities may deem that you are inadmissible on account of criminality. Schedule a Free Legal Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm If inadmissible on account of your […]

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Lithion Becomes Hyundai’s Official Partner for Collection & Recycling of Electric Vehicle Batteries in Canada

Credit to Author: Press Release| Date: Wed, 09 Oct 2024 23:15:53 +0000

Hyundai Auto Canada is proud to announce that Lithion has been selected as its primary and official partner for the collection of electric vehicle batteries and modules for recycling. This multi-year agreement follows an initial agreement between the two companies signed in 2021, which was aimed at validating Lithion’s unique … [continued]

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What we know about the upcoming Immigration Levels Plan

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 11 Oct 2024 12:00:04 +0000

Between now and November 1, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will table the 2025-2027  Immigration Levels Plan. Historically, the Plan sets a target for the number of permanent residents that will be admitted to Canada in the coming year, with nominal targets for the two years after that, spanning a total of three years. […]

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Atlantic Immigration Program provides faster path to Canadian permanent residency

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Thu, 10 Oct 2024 12:00:19 +0000

The Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) is an immigration pathway for skilled workers who want to settle in any of the provinces that make up Atlantic Canada: New Brunswick; Newfoundland and Labrador; Nova Scotia; and Prince Edward Island (PEI). Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The AIP is an employer-driven program. To be eligible, […]

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IRCC’s application backlog shows steady increase over the summer

Credit to Author: Lakeem Rose| Date: Wed, 09 Oct 2024 12:00:59 +0000

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) application backlog increased to 1,078,300 as of August 31, 2024. According to the latest data, IRCC’s application backlog increased by 7.6% from July to August 2024. July was already significant because the backlog had increased to over a million for the first time in months. Despite the department’s efforts […]

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