Quebec needs more workers to fill job vacancies: report

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2022 13:00:17 +0000

Quebec has started off the year with a low unemployment rate and a record number of job vacancies. In an effort to address labour shortages, the provincial and federal governments have put forth a number of measures to support immigrants. The pandemic has transformed Quebec’s labour market. Public health measures have exacerbated previously-existing labour market […]

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Federal vs provincial skilled worker programs: Comparing immigration fees and processing times

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2022 13:00:45 +0000

The cost to apply for Canadian immigration may be a factor in deciding which economic pathway to take. In Canada, you always end up applying to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for permanent residence, as constitutionally the federal government has the final say on immigration. However, you can also apply for a province to […]

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Our Last Chance To Kill The Zombie Border Wall (Part 2)

Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2022 16:25:43 +0000

In Part 1, I explained how the border wall is an important cleantech issue. We have a range of options to choose from, and a smaller range of options that are politically feasible. We need to work within that range to find the option that uses technology to generate the least bad outcome. But that’s […]

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Our Last Chance To Kill The Zombie Border Wall

Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2022 15:33:53 +0000

With the election of President Biden, the project to build the border wall got shut down. Funds were cut, and contractors received orders to halt construction. Many miles of wall/fence got built, but the project stopped before critical animal migration corridors could be completely cut off. It’s tempting at this point to pat ourselves on […]

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How to immigrate to Canada from Pakistan

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2022 13:00:40 +0000

There are a number of ways to move to Canada depending on your circumstances in Pakistan. Pakistan is one of the top source countries of new immigrants to Canada. In 2021, more than 8,400 Pakistan citizens moved to Canada, making it the tenth-largest source country overall. It is also in the top 20 source countries […]

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PNP results for the week of April 11

Credit to Author: Alexandra Miekus| Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2022 13:00:46 +0000

This past week, Manitoba held a special Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) invitation round for citizens of Ukraine and the BC PNP issued invitations to more than 155 candidates. Most Canadian provinces and territories (with the exception of Quebec and Nunavut) operate their own PNPs. Through these programs, interested candidates may be invited to apply for […]

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Express Entry: 787 PNP candidates invited

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2022 20:10:15 +0000

On April 13, Canada invited 787 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence. All invited candidates had previously received a nomination from a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and had a  Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) of at least 782. The minimum score was relatively high because Express Entry candidates get an automatic 600 points added […]

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Manitoba and BC hold new PNP draws

Credit to Author: Alexandra Miekus| Date: Sun, 10 Apr 2022 13:00:04 +0000

This past week, Manitoba held a new Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw and BC held its weekly PNP  invitation round. Most Canadian provinces and territories (with the exception of Quebec and Nunavut) operate their own PNPs. Through these programs, interested candidates may be invited to apply for a provincial nomination. Although provincial nomination is not […]

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