Manitoba announces new pilot pathway to permanent residency

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2024 17:55:09 +0000

On Friday, November 15, the Manitoba government announced a three-year pilot to address labour market shortages in the rural west-central region. The West Central Immigration Initiative pilot will see the province collaborate with seven rural municipalities and Gambler First Nation. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The West-Central Immigration Initiative partners are Municipality […]

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Your guide to Ontario’s paid days off in 2025: public holidays and long weekends

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2024 14:30:05 +0000

For most employees in Canada, the statutory (legally-mandated) holidays they receive will depend on their province or territory of residence. Federally-regulated employers, which include the federal government and employers in certain sectors, must follow the federal holiday calendar, while all other employers must follow the holiday calendar of their province or territory. Subscribe and get […]

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British Columbia and Alberta invite PNP candidates

Credit to Author: Derek Shank| Date: Sun, 17 Nov 2024 13:00:38 +0000

British Columbia and Alberta have issued invitations to apply to candidates for provincial nomination, and Alberta has published processing times updates for its immigration programs. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs British Columbia invitations The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) has issued at least 25 invitations to apply (ITAs) for provincial nomination, […]

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New survey reveals the happiest provinces in Canada

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Sat, 16 Nov 2024 13:00:32 +0000

A recent survey by the Angus Reid Institute has revealed that Quebec is the happiest province in Canada. The non-profit conducted an online survey from July 31 to August 2, 2024, among a randomized sample of 1,609 Canadians over 18. Angus Reid wants your opinion  The survey specifically looked at Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec, Manitoba, […]

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Why skilled workers and international graduates in Quebec should consider other provincial pathways

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 16:58:31 +0000

Temporary residents currently living in the province of Quebec may wish to consider Canadian provincial pathways to permanent residence, given the recent pause in the Regular Skilled Worker Program and PEQ–Diplome streams. In addition to federal immigration options, these individuals may also benefit from considering Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) from other provinces and territories in […]

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Ontario closes entrepreneur stream, British Columbia nominates more PNP candidates

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 13:00:39 +0000

On November 4, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) formally closed its entrepreneur immigration stream following a pause in application intake since December of 2023. In addition, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) held candidate selections for entrepreneurs and skilled workers looking to immigrate to the province, on November 5 and 6 respectively. Assess […]

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British Columbia and PEI invite candidates in latest round of provincial nominations

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 02 Nov 2024 12:00:12 +0000

Two Canadian provinces have issued invitations to apply for nomination through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The PNP was first launched in Manitoba in 1998 to help spread the economic benefits of immigration throughout parts of Canada where newcomers are less likely to consider when they immigrate. As of now, all the provinces and territories […]

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Quebec announces its Immigration Levels Plan for 2025

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 17:10:38 +0000

Today, Jean-François Roberge, the Quebec minister of immigration, announced the details of the Quebec Immigration Plan for 2025. According to the latest announcement, the province plans to stay on course with its annual plans for permanent immigration, set at 50,000. For 2025, the province aims to admit between 48,500 and 51,500 immigrants. Discover if You […]

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Quebec pauses two major permanent resident pathways

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 16:13:40 +0000

Quebec has hit the breaks on two major permanent resident pathways. Effective immediately, Quebec is no longer accepting applications for the Quebec Experience Program – Quebec Graduates (PEQ – Diplômés), and will cease to issue invitations to candidates for the Regular Skilled Worker Program (PRTQ). These programs act as pathways to permanent residency in Canada. […]

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British Columbia, Manitoba, PEI, and Quebec issue invitations to apply

Credit to Author: Derek Shank| Date: Sun, 27 Oct 2024 12:00:02 +0000

Four provinces have recently issued invitations to apply under provincial-led programs that can lead to Canadian permanent residence. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs British Columbia On October 22, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) issued about 125 invitations for category-based draws under the Skilled Worker and International Graduate Streams: All draws were […]

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