How does Budget 2023 impact Canadian immigration?

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2023 21:44:39 +0000

Canada has released Budget 2023. Each year, Canada releases a budget that sets the tone for spending in the upcoming fiscal year. It is a major influence in all aspects of life for Canadians and newcomers alike. The budget shows Canada’s plans for spending and reflects the current government’s priorities. It also shows the outlook […]

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Protecting against immigration fraud as an international student in Canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2023 13:00:04 +0000

International students in Canada are often seen as easy targets for fraudsters looking to, literally, “cash in” on vulnerable victims. This is because scammers know that they will do anything to achieve their goals of studying in Canada. As fraud prevention month winds down for 2023, it’s a good time for international students to study […]

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Canada to introduce new refugee pathway under Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot

Credit to Author: Kareem El-Assal| Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2023 10:00:18 +0000

IRCC Minister Sean Fraser has announced Canada will introduce a new immigration pathway that aims to connect employers in Canada with skilled refugees and displaced persons. The pathway will be available under the federal Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP). The minister made the announcement during a speech today in Toronto (the video link is available […]

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IRCC launches public survey on improving immigration system

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2023 17:51:25 +0000

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has launched their initiative “An Immigration System for Canada’s Future”. The initiative provides Canadians and other stakeholders with the opportunity to share their ideas and perspectives on how Canada can build a stronger, more adaptive immigration system. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The IRCC website explains […]

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Canada to launch new refugee pathway under Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot

Credit to Author: Kareem El-Assal| Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2023 10:00:18 +0000

IRCC Minister Sean Fraser is set to announce a new immigration pathway that aims to connect employers in Canada with skilled refugees and displaced persons. The pathway will be available under the federal Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP). The minister is delivering a speech in Toronto at the Empire Club of Canada that will be […]

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Canada to announce new immigration pathway this morning

Credit to Author: Kareem El-Assal| Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2023 10:00:18 +0000

IRCC Minister Sean Fraser will announce a new immigration pathway this morning at 11:30 AM Eastern Time. NOTE: This is a developing story. CIC News will update it as more information becomes available.  Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The minister is delivering a speech in Toronto at the Empire Club of Canada […]

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How immigration helped Canada set a new population growth record in 2022

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2023 12:00:51 +0000

According to recent data from Statistics Canada, the country’s total population is estimated to be over 39.5 million (as of January 1, 2023). This means that, for the first time ever, Canada’s population grew by over one million people in a single year. This comes as Canada experienced a record-high population growth of 1,050,110 people […]

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Canada to extend Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2023 14:44:11 +0000

Immigration minister Sean Fraser has announced that the Government of Canada will be extending the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) for Ukrainians overseas until July 15, 2023.   Current CUAET holders will now have until March 31,2024 to travel to Canada and those who are already in Canada have until the same date to extend […]

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IRCC to announce updated Ukrainian immigration measures today

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2023 14:44:11 +0000

Immigration minister Sean Fraser will make an announcement this afternoon regarding updates to Canada’s Ukraine immigration measures. Note: This is a developing story. CIC News will update it as more information becomes available. The announcement will be available on YouTube in the link below. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The Canada Ukraine […]

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Canada to welcome more immigrants through the PNP

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2023 12:00:42 +0000

Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) have recently overtaken the federal Express Entry system as the leading way for economic class candidates to gain Canadian permanent residence (PR). This comes at a time when the number of immigrants coming to Canada through the PNP is expected to exceed 105,000 in each of the next three years. […]

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