Canada’s immigration backlog grows to 2.7 million people

Credit to Author: Kareem El-Assal| Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2022 18:13:07 +0000

Canada continues to struggle with its immigration applications as its inventory now stands at some 2.7 million people. This represents a growth of nearly 300,000 people over the past six weeks. The backlog has nearly doubled over the past year and nearly tripled since the start of the pandemic. Discover if You Are Eligible for […]

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Ontario and BC hold new PNP draws

Credit to Author: Alexandra Miekus| Date: Sat, 16 Jul 2022 12:00:18 +0000

This past week, Ontario held a large 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 in […]

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Three Canadian cities made the top 10 of the Global Livability Index 2022

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 16 Jul 2022 10:44:00 +0000

Three Canadian cities have made the top ten in the list of the world’s most livable cities in the Global Livability Index 2022. This year Calgary, Alberta tied with Zurich for third place. It outranked Zurich in education and infrastructure but fell short in culture and environment. Vienna claimed the top spot overall and Copenhagen […]

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Canada’s immigration pathways for tech talent

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 15 Jul 2022 12:00:24 +0000

Canada’s tech sector is booming, and industry growth is expected to continue outpacing the number of skilled tech workers in the Canadian labour force. This growth comes from a mix of startups and large companies, such as Google and Amazon, investing more money and growing their businesses in Canada. This investment is a core piece […]

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Survey: International students choose Canada for its reputation as a safe and inclusive country

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2022 17:00:30 +0000

The Canadian Board of International Education (CBIE) has recently released the results of their 2021 annual international student survey. The survey contains data from over 41,000 students from 67 Canadian educational institutions. International students provided input on their experiences with all aspects of studying in Canada. They answered questions about why they decided to study […]

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Ontario wants more immigration powers: What does this mean for the rest of Canada?

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2022 12:00:28 +0000

The Toronto Star reports that Ontario Premier Doug Ford plans to ask the federal government for more control over immigrant selection to help the province address its historic labour shortages. Ontario’s immigration minister, Monte McNaughton, said in an interview that hundreds of thousands of jobs are going unfilled in Ontario and it is costing the […]

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Why enter the Express Entry pool now?

Credit to Author: Gabriel Dumitrascu| Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2022 10:13:27 +0000

Express Entry draws have resumed, meaning candidates eligible for all programs have the chance to apply for permanent residence. On July 6, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited a total of 1,500 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence. The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off score was 557. On December 23, 2020, the last […]

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Sporting Arms Show opens shop July 14

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2022 06:11:48 +0000

After a two-year hiatus due to Covid-19 pandemic, the Association of Firearms and Ammunitions Dealers of the Philippines, Inc. (AFAD) Defense and Sporting Arms Show returns with a bang on July 14-18 at the Megatrade Hall of the SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City. Now on its 28th edition, AFAD said 48 members and exhibitors have confirmed […]

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A look at this week’s PNP draws results in BC, Manitoba and Saskatchewan

Credit to Author: Alexandra Miekus| Date: Sat, 09 Jul 2022 17:00:45 +0000

This past week, three Canadian provinces released Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw results. 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 in itself the same as a permanent […]

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Canada’s PNP immigration results for June 2022

Credit to Author: Alexandra Miekus| Date: Sat, 02 Jul 2022 17:00:17 +0000

Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) issued over 3,000 invitations to apply for provincial nomination last month. The PNP is an immigration program jointly administered by the federal, provincial, and territorial governments. It offers Canadian provinces and territories the opportunity to create their own immigration streams to better meet their labour market needs and economic development […]

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