Canada’s immigration minister calls on provinces to “rein in” number of international students

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 17 Jan 2024 14:00:59 +0000

Recent comments from Immigration Minister Marc Miller have highlighted the role of Canada’s provinces in the number of international students in the country. The minister told CTV news that Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has some concerns about the volume of international students in Canada and said some provinces have not been doing their […]

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A newcomer’s guide to making Calgary home

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sat, 13 Jan 2024 14:00:58 +0000

Calgary, Alberta’s biggest city and home to over 1.6 million Canadians, is notable for being among the top 10 most livable cities (seventh) in the world according to the Global Livability Index 2023. Part of Calgary’s livability is highlighted by how the city ranked on this index, including their overall score – 96.8, the second […]

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New laws and regulations that will significantly impact Canadian newcomers in 2024

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2024 14:00:48 +0000

Throughout this year, Canadian newcomers can expect to see several new regulations and laws implemented at both the federal and provincial/territorial levels. These changes, ranging from employment and taxes to international student tuition, are likely to impact international students, temporary foreign workers and permanent residents across this country. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian […]

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Ontario loosens eligibility criteria for the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2024 13:00:10 +0000

Ontario has made a big change to its Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) Employer Job Offer: International Student stream by expanding the eligibility requirement for students who have completed a one-year college graduate certificate. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Previously, the OINP’s Employer Job Offer: International Student stream allowed candidates to apply […]

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Post-secondary education is much more than job preparation

Credit to Author: Geneviève Beaupré and Susan Qadeer| Date: Tue, 02 Jan 2024 21:07:19 +0000

Post-secondary school may last just a few years, but both the formal education and the associated benefits could set you up for a lifetime.

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Studying in Canada? Prove your English Proficiency with CAEL!

Credit to Author: CAEL| Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2024 09:00:07 +0000

If you are an international student looking to study in Canada, applying to schools and for a student visa means providing proof of your English language proficiency. CAEL is the only Canadian test specifically designed for academic purposes and is accepted by over 180 Canadian universities and colleges. It is also officially accepted by Immigration, […]

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Review of sweeping reforms to study permit policies: What to expect in 2024

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2023 14:21:43 +0000

For foreign nationals, a study permit represents an excellent opportunity to come to Canada, learn new skills and provide options to work and remain in Canada after graduation. IRCC has announced four key changes to study permit policies, impacting both current and prospective international students.

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Review of sweeping reforms to study permit policies: What to expect in 2024

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2023 14:21:43 +0000

For foreign nationals, a study permit represents an excellent opportunity to come to Canada, learn new skills and provide options to work and remain in Canada after graduation. IRCC has announced four key changes to study permit policies, impacting both current and prospective international students.

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Canadian Government opens new temporary resident pathway for Palestinians in Gaza with family in Canada

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Tue, 09 Jan 2024 20:06:54 +0000

Effective today, this new temporary resident (TR) pathway is being implemented to help extended family members of Canadian citizens and permanent residents (PRs) in Gaza find a “temporary safe haven” in Canada. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Elaborating on measures first announced in December, and enacted by the Canadian government to support […]

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Canadian Government opens new temporary resident pathway for Palestinians in Gaza with family in Canada

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Tue, 09 Jan 2024 20:06:54 +0000

Effective today, this new temporary resident (TR) pathway is being implemented to help extended family members of Canadian citizens and permanent residents (PRs) in Gaza find a “temporary safe haven” in Canada. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Elaborating on measures first announced in December, and enacted by the Canadian government to support […]

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