Why does Canada have a Black History Month?

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 09 Feb 2023 12:00:35 +0000

Black Canadians, and newcomers, have had a significant impact on how Canada has grown as a country. They have done so in the face of historic systemic racism and other obstacles that many non-racialized immigrants are less likely to encounter. To mark the contributions of Black Canadians, the government began to officially recognize February as […]

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What is Quebec’s immigration strategy?

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2023 12:00:01 +0000

Quebec has more immigration authority than any other province and territory in Canada due to its unique francophone status. The Canadian Constitution states that immigration falls under both federal and provincial jurisdiction, but the federal government plays a leading role in immigration. In 1968, Quebec launched its own immigration ministry. Discover if You Are Eligible […]

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Poll shows more people than ever want to immigrate to Canada

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2023 12:00:31 +0000

For the first time, Canada has polled as the second most popular destination for potential newcomers after the United States in the most recent poll by Gallup, a global analytics and advice firm. This is the first time Gallup has released data on this topic since 2018. The poll says that in 2021, 900 million […]

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Internal IRCC audit recommends the creation of clear guidelines for Pilot Programs

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 05 Jan 2023 13:00:58 +0000

An internal memo from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on July 18, 2022, recommends the implementation of clear guidelines for the establishment of pilot programs following an internal audit conducted last March by the Internal Audit and Accountability Branch of IRCC. There have been 11 pilot programs established since April 2013. Of these programs, […]

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The top immigration developments of 2022

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2022 19:00:13 +0000

Canada’s immigration system saw many key developments in 2022, as the country dealt with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has continued to assess Canada’s economic and societal needs through immigration—yielding new and important developments changes this year, that may have great influence on the country’s immigration system in […]

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Three immigration milestones that Canada experienced in 2022

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Thu, 29 Dec 2022 13:00:22 +0000

Canadian immigration continued to play an integral role in uplifting the national labour force and economy this year. In October, it was reported that Canadian immigrants accounted for around 80% of all labour force growth in this country between 2016 and 2021. This has allowed Canada to “mitigate the impacts of labour shortages in a […]

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2023: A preview of Canadian immigration

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2022 14:00:05 +0000

The most recent census revealed that immigrants now make up their largest-ever share of Canada’s total population (23%), besting a record that had previously been set 100 years ago. Heading into 2023, the Canadian government seems steadfast in its continued commitment to immigration and welcoming newcomers to this country. Canada hopes that heightened immigration will […]

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IRCC expanding Economic Mobility Pilot Program to include 2000 skilled refugees

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that it will be providing funding through the Economic Mobility Pilot Program (EMPP) to several partner organizations. Over the next few years, the program will admit 2,000 skilled refugees to Canada to help with shortages in specific, high demand sectors. Immigration Minister Sean Fraser made the announcement […]

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Quebec releases its immigration plan for 2023

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 08 Dec 2022 19:58:54 +0000

The Quebec Immigration Plan for 2023, released on December 8, shows that the province could admit up to 52,500 new permanent residents in 2023. This target is precisely the same as the immigration plan for 2022. Most new admissions to Quebec in 2023 will come through the province’s economic immigration programs, including the Quebec Skilled Worker […]

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Five Canadian cities among the top 100 best cities to live in

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sun, 04 Dec 2022 13:00:48 +0000

Toronto has taken 24th place on the list of the 100 best cities to live in the world according to Resonance Consultancy, a British Columbia based marketing consultancy that specializes in branding and marketing for the world’s cities, districts, developments, and destinations. The list ranks global cities with populations of over one million people. The […]

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