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Ontario removes provincial HST on some new rental builds

November 9, 2023 admin immigrate to ontario, immigration levels plan, IRCC, Ontario, provinces, strategic immigration report

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 09 Nov 2023 14:00:23 +0000

On November 1, the Government of Ontario announced that it is removing the full provincial amount of Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) for new rental developments. The measure will apply to new purpose-built rental housing such as apartment buildings, student housing and senior residences built specifically for long-term rental accommodation, that meet the criteria. The government […]

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Canadian Court Backs Bitcoin Miner’s Bid for Gas-Fired Power Plants

November 7, 2023 admin bitcoin, bitcoin miner, Business, Canada, Gas, hut 8, natural gas, news, Ontario, power, validus

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Tue, 07 Nov 2023 20:51:02 +0000

A Canada-based digital asset mining and computing company is close to acquiring four small natural gas-fired power plants in Ontario. Hut 8 Mining Corp., headquartered in Toronto, on Nov. 3 […]

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Becoming accredited as an internationally educated nurse in Canada

November 5, 2023 admin British Columbia, Express Entry, job vacancies, labour shortage, life in canada, Ontario

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 04 Nov 2023 11:00:32 +0000

Canada is experiencing a shortage of healthcare professionals. This impacts Canadians and newcomers alike through longer wait times for care that is sometimes not up to a professional standard due to overworked and burned-out staff. Recent job vacancy data from Statistics Canada shows that as of May 2023, there were 134,500 vacant positions in Canada’s […]

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How to identify a reputable DLI when you’re looking to study in Canada

October 7, 2023 admin canada pr, dli, International students, marc miller, Ontario, pgwp, PR, study, study in Canada, study permit

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 07 Oct 2023 13:00:48 +0000

Recently, Northern College based in Timmins Ontario revoked the admission of 504 previously accepted international students just weeks before classes were meant to begin, leaving many students angry, confused and out several thousand dollars. The Toronto Star reported that Northern College president and CEO Audrey Penner attributed the problem to a higher visa approval rate […]

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Discover autumn in Canada: A newcomers’ guide to foliage and festivities

October 6, 2023 admin Alberta, British Columbia, Canada, immigrate to canada, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ontario, PEI, provinces, Quebec, Saskatchewan

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Fri, 06 Oct 2023 12:00:15 +0000

Discover Canada’s autumn with this essential guide for newcomers. This guide with provide the ideal places to see fall foliage and information on some of the best fall seasonal activities in each province. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration British Columbia Fall foliage can be seen across the province. Stanley Park in Vancouver […]

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Canadian immigrants more likely to report a strong sense of belonging in Ontario and Atlantic Canada: Report

October 4, 2023 admin Alberta, British Columbia, immigration, life in canada, Ontario, settle, settlement, statistics canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Wed, 04 Oct 2023 12:00:53 +0000

Sense of belonging to a country, particularly as an immigrant, has long been a trusted method for measuring “social integration, national identification and feelings of acceptance/feelings that one is ‘at home’ in Canada.” Appropriately, the 2020 General Social Survey (GSS) conducted by Statistics Canada (StatsCan) provides some insight into the Canadian provinces and territories where […]

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Minimum wage increases for hourly workers have taken effect in six provinces across Canada 

October 3, 2023 admin canada immgration, ESDC, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC, Manitoba, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, provinces, Saskatchewan, work permit

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 03 Oct 2023 15:27:54 +0000

Canadians in six provinces across the country will now see a boost to hourly minimum wage rates. This move follows a timeline that was reported on back in April this year. The list below outlines exactly how much hourly minimum wages in each of the six impacted provinces have risen as of this past Sunday […]

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Discover Thriving Job Opportunities and Welcoming Communities in Chatham-Kent

September 12, 2023 admin affordable housing, chatham-kent, education, Entrepreneurship, healthcare, jobs, life in canada, newcomer fair, Ontario, sponsor content, top 100 employers

Credit to Author: Municipality of Chatham-Kent| Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2023 13:04:40 +0000

There are many reasons to choose to learn, earn, and live in Chatham-Kent. Nestled in the heart of southwestern Ontario, Chatham-Kent is the second largest municipality and, conveniently located one hour from the U.S. and 2.5 hours to the GTA. CK offers job opportunities, a thriving economy, and a high quality of life in safe […]

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Express Entry: Not eligible for category-based draws? Your job may still be in demand

September 11, 2023 admin Alberta, BC, category-based selection, Express Entry, Manitoba, Ontario, PNP, provinces

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2023 11:42:00 +0000

With the introduction of category-based Express Entry draws, some candidates are being chosen for Canadian permanent residence with greater emphasis on their professional experience than their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration This new measure has opened immigration possibilities to many who may not have had such options […]

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Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec and Manitoba hold provincial immigration draws this week

July 29, 2023 admin arrima, bcpnp, bcpnp results, british columbia immigration, canadian immigration, immigrate to canada, immigration, Manitoba, mpnp, mpnp results, oinp, oinp results, Ontario, PNP, pnp results, provincial nominee program, Quebec, quebec immigration

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sat, 29 Jul 2023 12:00:54 +0000

This week four provinces held Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws, inviting candidates to apply for Permanent Residence (PR) and immigrate to their province. Read below to get the full results. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Ontario This week (July 25th) Ontario help a general draw under its French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream, issuing […]

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