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Canadian government to spend an extra $200 billion in healthcare over the next decade

April 11, 2023 admin Budget, Canada, canada dental plan, canada immigration, Express Entry, healthcare, immigration, immigration levels plan, IRCC, LMIA, sean fraser, settle, tfwp

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2023 13:00:27 +0000

New spending for healthcare was highlighted as a top priority in Canada’s Budget 2023. Healthcare is a provincial /territorial responsibility but due to pressure on the system caused by labour shortages and lack of funding before the COVID-19 pandemic (which intensified the situation), the provincial and territorial governments have requested more funding from the federal […]

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Ontario plans to double its skilled immigration intake

April 10, 2023 admin budget 2023, Express Entry, immigration, Ontario, Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program, ontario immigration, ontario Provincial Nominee Program, PNP, provincial nominee program, skilled worker

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Mon, 10 Apr 2023 13:00:38 +0000

Ontario is investing $25 million more over the next three years, on top of the $15 million over three years that was announced in Budget 2022, to double Ontario’s skilled immigrant intake. The investment will work to address labour shortages and promote economic growth in the province. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration […]

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Report: Immigrants who studied in Canada earned more

April 9, 2023 admin canada invitation to apply, canadian study experience, designated learning institution, Express Entry, general, immigration, pgwp, PNP, post-graduate work permit, provincial nominee program, Quebec, quebec experience program, study, study permit

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Sun, 09 Apr 2023 13:00:55 +0000

Statistics Canada released a study in 2022 which examined the relationship between pre-immigration study in Canada and post immigration earnings. Discover your options to study in Canada One of the main findings of the study was that during the first two years after immigration, economic principal applicants with Canadian study experience earned considerably more than […]

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Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, New Brunswick, and Alberta issue invitations through provincial immigration programs

April 8, 2023 admin aaip, alberta advantage immigration program, bcpnp, british columbia pnp, Express Entry, fmri, immigration, manitoba pnp, mpnp, nb pnp, nois, notification of interest, oinp, ontario pnp, PNP, pnp results, proncial nominations, provincial nominee program, Quebec, quebec skilled workers

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 08 Apr 2023 12:07:27 +0000

Five provinces have issued invitations in the most recent round of draws through provincial immigration programs. Most provinces invite candidates through Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). These programs allow provincial governments to select economic immigration candidates who are the most likely to integrate easily into the provincial economy and contribute to the labour force. These provinces […]

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IRCC: It is legitimate for temporary residents to intend to apply for immigration

April 6, 2023 admin dual intent, Express Entry, immigration, ircc officers, ircc program instructions, jobs, permanent residence, PNP, Quebec, study, temporary residence, visit, Work

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Thu, 06 Apr 2023 16:22:28 +0000

Dual intent is present when a foreign national has applied, or may apply, for permanent residence in Canada but has also applied to enter Canada for a temporary period of time as a visitor, student or worker. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration On April 5th, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated […]

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How those with an expiring PGWP can apply for an Open Work Permit

April 6, 2023 admin Canada, Express Entry, immigration, IRCC, owp, pgwp, PNP, study, study in Canada, tr2pr, work permit

Credit to Author: Kareem El-Assal| Date: Thu, 06 Apr 2023 11:00:35 +0000

Starting April 6, 2023, some current and former Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) holders may be eligible for an 18-month Open Work Permit. More information can be found on IRCC’s website. The application window will be open until December 31, 2023. The benefit of obtaining this Open Work Permit is eligible individuals will be able to […]

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How Canadians are celebrating Passover

April 5, 2023 admin 2021 census, census 2021, general, immigration, Jewish, jewish-canadians, jobs, Judaism, passover, passover in canada, Religion, statistics canada, temporary residence, visit

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Wed, 05 Apr 2023 18:00:16 +0000

Canada is proud to be multicultural and the home to newcomers of diverse religious beliefs and backgrounds. Under the Canadian Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms, Canadians, regardless of their immigration status, are guaranteed freedom of thought, belief, and expression. Similarly, the Canadian Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination on the ground of religion, as does […]

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Buying a home in Canada is now easier for newcomers

April 4, 2023 admin budget 2023, Canada, crea, finance, housing, housing in canada, immigration, settle, settling, temporary residence

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 04 Apr 2023 13:00:41 +0000

Canada’s government is making it easier for newcomers, as well as Canadians, to purchase a home. Last week, the government announced it was reducing some of restrictions of an Act that made it difficult for non-Canadians to purchase residential property. Also, as of April 1st, financial institutions are now able to offer tax-free first-home savings […]

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IRCC: Over half of Express Entry invitations went to PNP candidates in 2022

April 3, 2023 admin Canada, cec, enhanced provincial nomination, Express Entry, fstp, fswp, immigration, immigration minister, IRCC, PNP, provincial nomination

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Mon, 03 Apr 2023 13:00:52 +0000

Data from Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) shows that 19,160 invitations to apply (ITAs) went to candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in 2022. The total number of ITAs issued was 37,315 meaning 51% of ITAs in 2022 went to PNP candidates. Receiving an ITA means IRCC is considering the candidate as a […]

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Understanding medical inadmissibility to Canada

April 2, 2023 admin Canada, immigration, medical inadmissibility, mitigation plan, procedural fairness letter

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sun, 02 Apr 2023 13:00:37 +0000

When we hear the word ‘inadmissibility’ in the scope of Canadian immigration, it is much more likely that we consider criminality than medical inadmissibility. However, according to the most recent available data from 2019, medical inadmissibility prevents around 1,400 immigration applicants from entering Canada every year. This makes medical inadmissibility a topic worthy of increased […]

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