Is immigration causing Canada’s housing crisis?

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2023 12:00:32 +0000

The housing crisis in Canada has reached a peak this year. A report released in June by the Canadian Housing and Mortgage Corporation (CMHC) shows that over 22 million housing units will be required by 2030 to help achieve housing affordability for everyone living in Canada. This is 3.5 million additional units to the current […]

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What do we know about the Parents and Grandparents Program 2023?

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Sun, 13 Aug 2023 13:13:00 +0000

If you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, you may be able to sponsor your parent or grandparent to come to Canada. Through the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP), your parent or grandparent will receive Canadian permanent residence and may eventually be able to apply for Canadian citizenship. Get a Free Super Visa Telephone […]

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A look at Express Entry for the remainder of 2023

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 11 Aug 2023 12:00:09 +0000

The summer of 2023 has seen some major changes to how Canada’s Express Entry application management system chooses which candidates receive Invitations to Apply (ITAs). While Express Entry has been unpredictable recently, over the past few weeks some patterns have begun to emerge that may set the tone for the remainder of the year. The […]

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What is the right amount of immigration for Canada?

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 31 Jul 2023 13:00:17 +0000

As Canada’s immigration levels continue to increase—with an estimated 1.45 million people expected between 2023 and 2025—a question can emerge for many in the country: what is the right amount of immigration for Canada? A recent Desjardins study looks to address this question, with the context of Canada’s demographic and economic goals (which the government […]

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Canada’s Premiers want more control over immigration like Quebec

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 13 Jul 2023 09:40:53 +0000

The leaders of Canada’s provinces met in Winnipeg this week to discuss shared priorities. The Premiers highlighted some areas that require urgent action. Three of these areas are linked closely to immigration. Building a strong labour force; Improving health care; Addressing housing needs Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The Premiers have been […]

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Express Entry: Reviewing the first half of 2023 and a preview of the next six months

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 29 Jun 2023 11:00:43 +0000

The first half of 2023 has been an interesting chapter in Express Entry history. In some ways, Express Entry has been unpredictable, as it has worked to re-establish itself after a months-long pause throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Following the resumption of all-program draws in July last year, Express Entry draws occurred every two weeks on […]

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IRCC issues 4,300 ITAs in latest Express Entry draw

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2023 18:41:57 +0000

IRCC has held the fifteenth Express Entry draw of 2023. Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 4,300 candidates in an all-program draw. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 486. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment This was the second draw this month following the one on June 8. That draw […]

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How Canada has advanced its commitment to family reunification so far in 2023

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2023 13:00:39 +0000

Reuniting families is a core pillar of Canada’s immigration strategy. A report released by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) last November 29 said the department would seek to fulfill the Prime Minsters mandate to reunite families by implementing a program to issue temporary resident status (TRV) to spouses and children abroad while they wait […]

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Canada’s population reaches 40 million people thanks to immigration

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2023 12:00:46 +0000

Canada’s population has surpassed 40 million people. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Statistics Canada has a “population clock”, which estimates Canada’s population in real time based on a number of factors like recent trends for births, deaths, and migration data. The clock hit 40 million today just before 3 pm on Friday […]

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Immigrating to Canada vs. the United States

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Fri, 09 Jun 2023 13:00:29 +0000

The United States has been seen as the land of opportunity for decades and is an extremely popular destination for newcomers to live, work, study and settle permanently. About 45 million foreign-born people currently live in the US, making up about 14% of the population. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Canada has […]

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