Economists recommend inviting more skilled newcomers to Canada

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2024 14:00:56 +0000

A recent report released by Desjardins Economic Studies highlights the benefits of welcoming skilled newcomers to Canada. According to the report, “Canada should continue to welcome newcomers who can help fill labour shortages in the construction sector. However, we should also be mindful of hurdles preventing workers from contributing to their full potential. In particular, […]

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IRCC invites 1,040 Express Entry candidates in latest draw

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2024 18:54:33 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations in the latest Express Entry draw. The department invited 1,040 candidates in a general draw. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 543. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment It was the second draw of 2024 following the draw on January 10 which […]

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Festivals and fun to help get through your first winter in Canada

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sun, 21 Jan 2024 13:00:19 +0000

Canadian winters are famous for frigid temperatures, snowstorms, slush, and ice and this can be daunting for prospective newcomers to Canada. While there’s no escaping that the weather is harsh for several months of the year in much of the country (Vancouver and the surrounding area is somewhat more temperate, although rainy), some Canadians and […]

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How many international students transitioned to permanent residence in 2023?

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2024 14:00:28 +0000

2023 proved another landmark year for Canadian immigration, with increasing immigration levels continuing to support the country’s demographic and labour market needs. One of the biggest groups of new permanent residents Canada welcomes every year are former international students, who come to study in Canada and are given the opportunity to build eligibility for Canadian […]

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Support for immigration in Canada dropped in 2023

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2024 13:00:04 +0000

Since September, polls from Nanos, the Environics Institute and now Leger, a Canadian market research company, have all found that support for high levels of immigration to Canada has declined sharply in recent months. Immigration is the largest contributing factor to the country’s growing population. Canada’s population hit a milestone of over 40,000,000 people in […]

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Recent newcomers faring well in Ontario’s labour markets

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2024 14:00:50 +0000

The Financial Accountability Office of Ontario has released the findings of a report on the Labour Market Outcomes of Permanent Residents in Ontario and its Major Cities. The report explains that the employment outcomes of new permanent residents play a significant role in the province’s economic growth. International immigration to Ontario reached a record 227,424 […]

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What you need to know before moving to New Brunswick

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2024 13:00:28 +0000

New Brunswick is one of Canada’s three maritime provinces, and the only officially bilingual province in the country (recognising both English and French). Located on the Canada’s east coast, the province is often noted for its natural beauty, and rich culture. Like many other provinces in Canada, New Brunswick experiences four seasons throughout the year—however […]

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How can I contact IRCC directly about delays or new information in my application?

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2024 14:00:58 +0000

As they move through the Canadian immigration process, many applicants may find delays in the processing of their immigration applications. While Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has made headway in trying to reduce these delays, long waiting periods are often a common experience. However, there are official routes that applicants can take to voice […]

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Avoiding misrepresentation in your Canadian immigration application

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2024 13:00:17 +0000

One of the greatest mistakes that an immigration applicant can make is misrepresentation. The term, largely self-explanatory, refers to when an applicant sends false information or documents to Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) as part of their immigration application. Among other considerations, two of the most important things to remember about misrepresentation is that: […]

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Three Canadian provinces issue invitations in first PNP results of 2024

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 13 Jan 2024 13:00:06 +0000

Ontario, British Columbia, and Manitoba have invited candidates in the first Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws of 2024. Through the PNP, provincial governments can review and select the economic immigration candidates that they feel are best suited to the local labour force and economy, meaning that it will be easier for them to economically establish […]

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