Bus and truck drivers eligible for Express Entry

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Thu, 09 Feb 2023 13:00:39 +0000

On November 16, 2022, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) transitioned from its National Occupation Classification (NOC) 2016 system to an updated NOC 2021 version. As part of this transition to NOC 2021, IRCC made 16 occupations newly eligible for Express Entry. Included among those additions are transport truck drivers and bus drivers, two occupations […]

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Why hundreds of newcomers have chosen to settle in Northeastern Ontario in the past three years

Credit to Author: Timmins Economic Development Corporation| Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2023 12:30:56 +0000

Many newcomers are choosing to settle in communities located in Northeastern Ontario over large cities like Toronto or Montreal. Cities in Northeastern Ontario give newcomers the chance to create the life they’ve always wanted. Affordable cost of living, job opportunities, and many facilities and amenities give newcomers the chance to build their life quickly. In […]

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IRCC announces Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Expansion

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 31 Aug 2022 12:00:56 +0000

Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced an expansion to the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) at a press conference in Timmins on August 26. The RNIP is an immigration pathway that works directly with select communities in rural Canada to attract global talent and fill gaps in local labour markets. The expansion includes measures such […]

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Why more newcomers to Canada are choosing Thunder Bay

Credit to Author: Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission| Date: Thu, 04 Aug 2022 12:00:47 +0000

The lower cost of living is what attracts many newcomers to Thunder Bay. Although still an urban area with many amenities that you can expect in a larger city, Thunder Bay is a very affordable place to live when compared to larger cities like Toronto or Vancouver. Thunder Bay is ranked by RE/MAX as one […]

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