Canada unveils new permanent residence pathway for French speakers

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2024 17:52:10 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released eligibility criteria and details on a new francophone immigration pathway to Canada opening in 2025. The Francophone Community Immigration Class (FCIC) is a new immigration pathway designed to help French-speaking newcomers settle permanently in Canada. The FCIC is for newcomers who wish to settle in francophone communities […]

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Live Webinar: Canadian Banking Essentials: Helpful Tips for Newcomers

Credit to Author: TD| Date: Thu, 28 Nov 2024 13:00:27 +0000

Are you new to Canada and looking to understand the basics of banking? Here’s a webinar that may help you get started with the information you may need to know. Join Canada Visa and TD for a live webinar designed to help newcomers learn some of the essentials of the Canadian banking system. Whether you’re […]

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How the Canadian government supports newcomers with Canada Connects

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2024 13:00:18 +0000

The Canadian federal government has invested in programs to help newcomers settle and thrive in Canada. Eligible newcomers can take advantage of Canada Connects—a service that provides them with a local mentor—to make their transition to life in Canada quicker and easier. Moving to Canada? Sign up for our special newsletter! What is Canada Connects? […]

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How the Canadian government support newcomers with Canada Connects

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2024 13:00:18 +0000

The Canadian federal government has invested in programs to help newcomers settle and thrive in Canada. Eligible newcomers can take advantage of Canada Connects—a service that provides them with a local mentor—to make their transition to life in Canada quicker and easier. Moving to Canada? Sign up for our special newsletter! What is Canada Connects? […]

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Live Webinar: Empowering Newcomer Success: Navigating Canada’s Job Market and Higher Education with WES Credential Evaluations

Credit to Author: World Education Services| Date: Fri, 15 Nov 2024 19:28:56 +0000

Are you a newcomer looking to advance your career or pursue higher education in Canada? CanadaVisa and special guest World Education Services (WES) present a comprehensive webinar: Empowering Newcomer Success: Navigating Canada’s Job Market and Higher Education with WES Credential Evaluations on Thursday, November 28, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET. This session will offer valuable […]

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Deadline extended for CUAET participants to apply for work permits

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Mon, 19 Aug 2024 12:00:20 +0000

Immigration,Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has recently extended the deadline to apply for a work permit by those participating in the Canada Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) program. The deadline to apply for an open work permit is now March 31, 2025, for CUAET participants who are currently in Canada as temporary residents. However, […]

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The safest cities in Canada, according to the Crime Severity Index

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 31 Jul 2024 12:00:39 +0000

Statistics Canada maintains its nationwide database on the incidence and severity of crime in the country, known as the Crime Severity Index (CSI). The CSI, unlike a traditional crime rate (which only counts the number of crimes), also uses police data to consider the seriousness of each crime—providing a more nuanced view of crime levels. […]

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7 apps to prepare for your move to Canada

Credit to Author: Derek Shank| Date: Fri, 12 Jul 2024 12:00:25 +0000

Planning your move to a new country is no small task. But digital tools can help. The CIC news team has compiled a list of 6 mobile apps that newcomers can download to help prepare for their move to Canada. Accommodation and housing Padmapper, Rentals.ca, Rentseeker.ca, or Zumper:  Newcomers can use these digital tools to […]

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Two Canadian cities among the most livable in the world, as Toronto drops out of the top 10

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 03 Jul 2024 12:00:12 +0000

The Economic Intelligence Unit (EIU) has released their annual report of the world’s most livable cities, with two Canadian cities featuring prominently. Every year EIU conducts their annual assessment and ranking of cities, based on factors including stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education, and infrastructure—to create the Global Livability Ranking. 2024 saw Calgary, which previously […]

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Five free settlement resources for international students in Canada 

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sun, 30 Jun 2024 12:00:18 +0000

International students across Canada are eligible to access some settlement services from organizations that operate inside their destination province or territory. These services, which are offered by a variety of providers across all Canadian provinces and territories, each have their own policies, eligibility criteria, and service offerings. It is also worth noting that the details […]

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