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Canada Immigration 

Five inspiring immigrant journeys to follow on social media

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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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How does Canada compare to other top immigrant destinations?

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Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2024 16:24:16 +0000

Canada has a reputation among newcomers as a country with a high standard of living, progressive culture, and opportunities. Still, newcomers may wonder what concrete data supports these sentiments and how Canada compares to other top immigrant destinations worldwide. The United Nations Human Development Index (HDI) is a helpful resource for finding answers. The Index […]

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Statistics Canada forecasts population growth of 21 million thanks to immigration

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Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 24 Jun 2024 21:13:52 +0000

Statistics Canada is projecting that Canada could be home to 63 million people by 2073. Modeling what Statistics Canada refers to as “various projection scenarios”, data for the period of 2023 to 2073 suggests that Canada could be home to anywhere between 47.1 to 87.2 million people in 50 years. Note: Statistics Canada clarifies that […]

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Statistics Canada releases new data on the educational achievements of racialized immigrants

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Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2024 13:00:09 +0000

Racialized immigrants across Canada, and especially racialized immigrant women, are now more educated than ever according to a recent Statistics Canada (StatsCan) release. Comparing data from Canadian censuses gathered in 2006 and 2021, StatsCan has put together its findings about what it calls “the evolution of the education of individuals aged 25 to 64 by […]

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Study: Immigrants admitted to Canada as children have better education and work outcomes

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Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2024 13:00:29 +0000

A recent study by Statistics Canada has found that newcomers who settled in the country as children are more likely to pursue higher education—and to have better economic outcomes. In fact, this group of newcomers reported higher earnings than all other Canadian tax filers by the age of 25. Discover if You Are Eligible for […]

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Celebrating notable Black immigrants this Black History Month

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Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sun, 25 Feb 2024 13:00:44 +0000

February marks Black History Month—an annual celebration and appreciation of the contributions that those of African heritage have given to Canada. As of the 2021 census, there were an estimated 1,438,900 Black Canadians—encompassing various national backgrounds including Nigerian, Ghanaian, Jamaican, Haitian, Trinidadian, and Tobagonian, and many others. Black Canadians have made an impact in every […]

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The lesser-known benefits of being a Canadian permanent resident

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Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Fri, 09 Feb 2024 13:00:17 +0000

For many newcomers the ability to become a permanent resident (PR) of Canada is one of the most attractive aspects of moving to the country. Permanent residence status gives individuals the ability to reside in Canada, and to study, work, and live as they wish (within the bounds of the law). However, there are also […]

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Canada releases 2022 Annual Report on Express Entry

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Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2023 10:17:37 +0000

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) releases an annual report on Express Entry every year, the 2022 version being the latest. Express Entry is the name of the application management system used by the federal government in Canada to attract foreign skilled workers to this country who are seeking permanent residence (PR). Get a Free […]

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Canada celebrates various diversity and inclusion events in June

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Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Tue, 06 Jun 2023 12:00:47 +0000

June in Canada is full of national and heritage celebrations. Canada recognizes the importance of these occasions for commemorating cultural diversity, fostering unity and contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of the country. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration June is the month to celebrate: National Indigenous History Month Italian Heritage Month Filipino […]

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Canada releases Annual Report on Express Entry for 2021

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Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2023 13:00:22 +0000

Every year, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) releases an annual report on Express Entry – the federal government’s primary immigration pathway for foreign skilled workers seeking Canadian permanent residence (PR). Launched in 2015, Express Entry manages three different programs: the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and the Federal Skilled […]

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