Refugees more likely to file taxes than skilled workers after their first year in Canada

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 28 Nov 2023 14:00:02 +0000

A new study from Statistics Canada has found that skilled workers are less likely to file tax returns the first year after landing than those who land in Canada as refugees. The study was an overview of tax-filing trends of newly landed immigrants of working age (25-64), who landed from 1993 to 2019. It found […]

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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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How will Canada’s provincial economies perform over the next year?

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 08 Nov 2023 20:50:22 +0000

Last month, TD released its economic forecast for Canada’s provinces. Forecasting economic activity for the rest of 2023 and 2024, TD’s report sought to estimate each province’s economic output based on performance indicators, and wider environmental and political factors—in an attempt to better understand how Canada’s provinces will fair over the next year. What economic […]

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

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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POWER Notebook: New Projects For Energy Storage, Community Solar, Electric Buses; Google Announces PPA

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Thu, 05 Oct 2023 14:32:13 +0000

An Arizona utility plans to build a battery energy storage system (BESS) that will help it store more of the region’s abundant solar energy, enabling the power to be used […]

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British Columbia, Quebec and Manitoba issue ITAs in latest provincial immigration results

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 16 Sep 2023 12:00:46 +0000

Three Canadian provinces have released provincial immigration draw results this week. Most provinces and territories, except Quebec and Nunavut, have Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) to select the economic class immigrants who are most likely to successfully integrate into the provincial economy. Every year all provinces are allocated a specific number of nominations under their individual […]

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Ontario, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, Quebec, and PEI nominate candidates for provincial immigration this week

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 19 Aug 2023 12:00:15 +0000

Five of Canada’s provinces have invited candidates to apply through provincial immigration programs this week. Immigration is a shared responsibility between the provincial and federal governments. When a province nominates a candidate through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) it strengthens a candidate’s application for permanent resident status. This is especially true for Express Entry candidates […]

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