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Employment rises as Canada’s labour force shrinks slightly

October 10, 2022 admin canada employment rate, economic immigration, foreign workers, general, Job Vacancy, jobs, labour force, labour force participation rate, labour force survey, labour market, LFS, unemploymeent

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 10 Oct 2022 12:00:30 +0000

The national unemployment rate fell by 0.2% to 5.2% in September. Statistics Canada’s September Labour Force Survey revealed positive trends in the labour market around employment, while concerns loomed in the background regarding an aging population and ever-increasing retiree exits from the workforce. Schedule a Free Canadian Immigration Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm […]

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Employment rises as Canada’s labour force shrinks slightly.

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 10 Oct 2022 12:00:30 +0000

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British Columbia to pause PNP draws for a month

September 30, 2022 admin bc pnp, canada immigration, canadian immigration, CRS, Express Entry, express entry draw, general, ita, permanent residency, PNP, PR, provincial nominee program

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 30 Sep 2022 12:00:32 +0000

British Columbia will be pausing draws in the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) between October 12 and November 16, 2022. While this would not be unusual for some provinces, British Columbia typically holds PNP draws every week. As Canada updates its National Occupation Classification (NOC) system the first major NOC update since 2016, […]

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Parents and Grandparents Program vs. Super Visa—What is the difference?

September 26, 2022 admin citizens, family, family immigration, family sponsorship, general, grandparents, IRCC, Lottery, low-income cut off, minimum necessary income level, notice of assessment, Parents, parents and grandparents program, permanent residents pr, proof of status, Quebec, sponsor, sponsorship, super visa program

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2022 12:00:34 +0000

The Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) allows parents and grandparents of Canadian permanent residents and citizens to immigrate to Canada, and experience the benefits of permanent residence (PR) and even citizenship; though it is less available than the Super Visa, due to its lottery system selection process, and once-a-year availability. Sponsor your family for Canadian […]

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Saskatchewan holds largest draw of 2022 and Ontario invites 680 Masters Graduate Stream candidates in this week’s PNP results

September 3, 2022 admin bc pnp, canada immigration, canadian immigration, CRS, Express Entry, express entry draw, general, immigration, ita, mpnp, oinp, permanent residency, PNP, PR, provincial nominee program, sinp

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 03 Sep 2022 12:00:37 +0000

Saskatchewan, Ontario, Manitoba, and British Columbia have released results for their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) this week. Most Canadian provinces and territories (with the exception of Quebec and Nunavut) operate their own PNPs. Through these programs, interested candidates may be invited to apply for a provincial nomination. Although provincial nomination is not in itself the […]

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IRCC announces Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Expansion

August 31, 2022 admin atlantic immigration program, general, immigrate canada, immigration, immigration minister, IRCC, noc, rnip, rural and northern immigration pilot, sean fraser

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 31 Aug 2022 12:00:56 +0000

Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced an expansion to the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) at a press conference in Timmins on August 26. The RNIP is an immigration pathway that works directly with select communities in rural Canada to attract global talent and fill gaps in local labour markets. The expansion includes measures such […]

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Sean Fraser provides update on Canada’s immigration system

August 30, 2022 admin backlog, backlogs, canada immigration, canadian immigration, Express Entry, general, immigration levels plan, immigration minister, inventory, IRCC, ita, sean fraser

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2022 16:22:51 +0000

Canada’s Immigration Minister, Sean Fraser, spoke in Vancouver on August 24 about Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) ongoing work to reduce application backlogs, improve client experience and address labour shortages. As an immediate measure, IRCC has announced that it will have hired up to 1,250 new employees by late fall in order to speed […]

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How to study in Canada as an Indian student

August 27, 2022 admin canada immigration, canadian board of international education, canadian immigration, Express Entry, general, International students, IRCC, pgwp, PNP, work permits

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sun, 28 Aug 2022 05:00:46 +0000

According to a recent study by the Canadian Bureau of International Education, Canada is a top choice for international students due to its reputation as a safe, stable, and tolerant country in addition to the quality of its educational institutions. This is especially true for Indian students who often choose Canada as a destination to […]

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BREAKING: Sean Fraser provides update on Canada’s immigration system

August 24, 2022 admin backlog, canada immigration, canadian immigration, Express Entry, general, IRCC, ita, sean fraser

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2022 16:22:51 +0000

Canada’s Immigration Minister, Sean Fraser, spoke in Vancouver today about Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canadas (IRCC) ongoing work to reduce application backlogs, improve client experience and address labour shortages. As an immediate measure, IRCC has announced that it will have hired up to 1,250 new employees by late fall in order to speed up processing […]

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Canadian government provides update on immigration and passport task force

August 19, 2022 admin canada immigration, client experience, Express Entry, general, immigration backlog, immigration minister, Justin Trudeau, minister fraser, sean fraser

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2022 12:00:35 +0000

On June 25, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the creation of a task force to evaluate service standards for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), passport applications and Canada’s airports. This task force was in response to what he deemed to be “unacceptable” backlogs in these services. At the time, IRCC had a backlog of […]

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