Five provinces invite candidates for provincial immigration in latest draws

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sun, 05 May 2024 13:00:10 +0000

Five provinces – British Columbia (BC), Quebec, Alberta, Manitoba and Prince Edward Island (PEI) – have invited candidates for provincial immigration this week. Every Canadian province and territory, except Nunavut and Quebec, selects economic immigration candidates through regional immigration programs called Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). These programs are designed to help each participating province and […]

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Immigration Minister imposes higher levels of family reunification on Quebec

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Tue, 05 Mar 2024 14:00:57 +0000

Federal immigration minister Marc Miller has chosen to take action regarding Quebec’s family reunification levels. In a letter obtained by Radio Canada, Minister Miller—speaking to his Quebec counterpart Minister Christine Fréchette—detailed the measures that he would undertake to see that Quebec’s family reunification levels were up to the standards he felt were appropriate. Sponsor your […]

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Five provinces issue more invitations in latest provincial immigration results

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sun, 03 Mar 2024 14:00:04 +0000

Ontario, British Columbia (B.C.), Prince Edward Island (PEI), and Manitoba have issued provincial immigration invitations through their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) in the last two weeks, a period that also saw Quebec release the results of two rounds of invitations conducted through their provincial immigration system since February 17. In all but two of Canada’s […]

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A newcomer’s guide to making Montreal home

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Fri, 01 Mar 2024 13:00:58 +0000

Montreal stands out not only for its rich history and arts scene but also its unique bilingual environment. As a city that boasts eclectic festivals and a dining scene rivaled by few, it offers newcomers an array of enriching experiences. This guide will help newcomers looking to settle in the city, touching on aspects from […]

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Four provinces issue invitations in latest provincial immigration results

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sat, 10 Feb 2024 13:00:44 +0000

Ontario, British Columbia (B.C.), and Manitoba have issued nominations through their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) this week, while Quebec has also issued invitations through its provincial immigration program. Across Canada, 11 of the country’s 13 provincial and territorial governments – excluding Quebec and Nunavut, where PNPs are not operated – use their PNP to […]

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Experts are telling Canadian residents to expect warmer winters in some parts of the country this year

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sat, 09 Dec 2023 12:00:10 +0000

Meteorologists say that a warm weather phenomenon, known as El Nino, is expected to have a varying impact on temperatures and weather patterns around Canada this winter. El Nino is a weather pattern that causes “warm water [to be] pushed back east, toward the west coast of the Americas”. This is according to the United […]

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New immigration pilots and policy changes come into effect for Quebec

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sat, 25 Nov 2023 14:30:26 +0000

A new by-law amending Quebec’s immigration regulations comes into effect today. The alterations are made up of several new measures and policy changes that impact multiple Quebec immigration streams. Read on to learn more about these updates, and how they may impact you. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration New Economic pilot streams […]

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Quebec announces their Immigration Plan for 2024 and 2025

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Wed, 01 Nov 2023 19:22:37 +0000

Prime Minister François Legault, the Minister of Immigration, Francisation and Integration, Christine Fréchette and the Minister of the French Language, Jean-Francois Roberge, announced the details of the Quebec Immigration Plan for 2024 and the final guidelines for the Immigration Plan in Quebec for 2024 and 2025. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration In […]

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What jobs are eligible for simplified LMIA processing in Quebec?

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Mon, 30 Oct 2023 12:00:07 +0000

Annually, the Ministry of Immigration in Quebec publishes an updated list of occupations eligible for simplified processing as it relates to using a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). This occurs because Quebec operates somewhat separately from the rest of the country with respect to immigration, governing its own rules, structure and programs for foreign nationals […]

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Tuition hikes and other changes coming for international students in Quebec

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Fri, 20 Oct 2023 13:00:23 +0000

In 2024, Quebec will be implementing changes to the post-secondary education system that some believe will have a “direct impact [on Quebec’s] ability to attract and retain the best talents.” Recent reports from multiple outlets confirm Quebec’s intention, beginning in 2024, to implement several changes to the post-secondary education system – as well as connected […]

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