British Columbia, Quebec, and Manitoba issue invitations to candidates through provincial immigration program

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 25 Feb 2023 12:00:48 +0000

British Columbia, Quebec and Manitoba have published the most recent number of invitations to apply issued to candidates through their provincial immigration programs. All provinces and territories except Quebec and Nunavut operate their own Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). These economic immigration programs allow provincial governments to select the candidates who are most likely to successfully […]

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The Proof of Canadian Citizenship application process

Credit to Author: Daniel Levy| Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2023 12:00:05 +0000

To determine if a person is a Canadian citizen and to be issued a document called a “Canadian citizenship certificate,” a “Proof of Canadian citizenship” application must be submitted to the Canadian government. Canadian citizenship certificates can be issued to a person born in Canada, a person born outside of Canada to a Canadian parent, […]

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Canada remains strongly committed to humanitarianism

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sun, 26 Feb 2023 12:00:35 +0000

Since the 1950s, Canada has been providing foreign aid to less fortunate nations around the world. Beginning with such things as joining the Colombo Plan to support Commonwealth countries throughout Asia (1950) before progressing to the creation of the Canadian International Development Agency (1968) and other such assistance measures, Canada has consistently done significant work […]

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British Columbia, Quebec, and Manitoba issue invitations to candidates through provincial immigration programs.

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 25 Feb 2023 12:00:48 +0000

British Columbia, Quebec and Manitoba have published the most recent number of invitations to apply issued to candidates through their provincial immigration programs. All provinces and territories except Quebec and Nunavut operate their own Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). These economic immigration programs allow provincial governments to select the candidates who are most likely to successfully […]

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IRCC invites Canadians to directly influence future immigration policies and programs

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2023 13:00:28 +0000

In a press release yesterday, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced the start of a new “broad-based engagement” venture called “An Immigration System for Canada’s Future”. With an emphasis on collaboration, this program will set out to utilize collected public opinion and ideation to help Canada create “an immigration system that is strong, easy […]

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IRCC and Canada’s provinces continue working together to welcome Ukrainians

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2023 12:00:31 +0000

Today marks one year since the beginning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. UNHCR reports more than 7 million people in Ukraine have been displaced since February 2022. Many of them have fled to neighbouring countries such as Poland and Moldova, but others decide to go further abroad, including Canada. What is Canada doing for displaced Ukrainians? […]

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Canada to make it easier for Iranians on temporary visas to extend their stay

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2023 20:04:29 +0000

Effective March 1, 2023, the Government of Canada is offering new immigration measures to support Iranians. The Canadian government announced it will: Make it easier for those in Canada on a temporary work, study, or visitor visa to apply for an extension from inside Canada. Process applications from Iranians living in Canada on a priority […]

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Higher immigration levels in Canada require a boost in home building to keep up with demand

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2023 13:00:43 +0000

Desjardins has released a report analyzing the economic impacts of the federal government’s increased immigration targets. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The study finds that the large scale of planned immigration will lead to higher real GDP growth at the national level and in all Canadian provinces. Consequently, according to the report, […]

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Saving time upon arrival to Canada with an Advance CBSA Declaration

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +0000

On January 31, 2023, Calgary International Airport introduced the availability of Advance Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Declarations, a feature intended to speed up the arrival process for incoming travellers from international locations. Clearing customs by traditionally declaring items upon arrival at an airport can take a long time. In addition to time spent in […]

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Exploring the benefits of a spousal open work permit

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2023 12:00:21 +0000

Canada hopes to welcome 82,000 new permanent residents to Canada per year under Spousal Partner and children sponsorship programs. However, it can take over a year for Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to process an application under this program. In the meantime, your spouse or partner may be able to obtain a Spousal Open […]

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