Five things to do in your first week as an international student in Canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sun, 10 Dec 2023 12:00:16 +0000

Coming to Canada as an international student is a big step for many people and this article will outline a few of the key steps that a newcomer pursuing their education must take in their first week in this country. Many international students come to this country with the intention of staying in Canada long-term. […]

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IRCC to increase cost-of-living requirement for study permit applicants

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 07 Dec 2023 20:04:34 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is raising the cost-of-living requirement for study permit applicants as of January 1, 2024. Starting on January 1st, the cost-of-living requirement for a single study permit applicant will be $20,635. This is in addition to the first year of tuition and travel costs and will apply to study permit […]

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Canada’s unemployment rate rises as November sees equal employment gains and losses

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 06 Dec 2023 13:00:35 +0000

Statistics Canada recently released its Labour Force Survey (LFS) for November 2023. The survey reveals a stalemate between employment gains and losses in Canada, as the national unemployment rate continues a five-month upward trajectory. Simultaneously, November’s LFS helped showcase barriers that newcomers particularly face when trying to enter Canada’s labour market—especially around their ability to […]

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Receiving WES Credential Evaluation for Employment, Higher Education, or Licensing in Canada

Credit to Author: World Education Services| Date: Mon, 04 Dec 2023 15:52:08 +0000

Are you ready to take the next step in your higher education or career in Canada? Discover the benefits of receiving a credential evaluation! An international academic credential evaluation is generally required for employers, colleges, universities, and professional licensing bodies. A Document-by-Document or Course-by-Course evaluation report from World Education Services (WES) can fulfill this requirement. […]

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The 20 most livable cities in Canada for newcomers

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Sun, 03 Dec 2023 14:00:02 +0000

The Globe and Mail recently released a study ranking the most desirable cities for newcomers in Canada. The Globe examined how easy it was to integrate into the community, access to basic amenities and affordable housing. The ranking was meant for individuals who have arrived in Canada over the past five years. Discover if You […]

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Can I extend or renew my Post-Graduation Work Permit? 

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Fri, 01 Dec 2023 14:25:50 +0000

Although most Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) holders will be ineligible to apply for a permit extension, this article will detail if you may be eligible for an extension and the options available if you are not eligible. A PGWP is a work permit available to international students who complete an eligible program while attending a […]

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Travelling to Canada for the first time as a newcomer? Here is how you can arrive prepared

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2023 11:30:12 +0000

Whether you are coming to Canada as a permanent resident or with a work or study permit, there are certain obligations you must meet when landing in the country. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration All travellers to Canada need to show certain documents at their port of entry. These include a travel […]

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Ontario to raise wages for early childhood educators to ease labour shortages

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Fri, 24 Nov 2023 14:00:51 +0000

Ontario is boosting the minimum wage of early childhood educators (ECE) in most licensed child-care centres to $23.86 an hour next year, up from the planned increase of $20. The province hopes the increase will ease shortages that are hindering the growth of the national $10-a-day program. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration […]

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Canadian federal court reaffirms that IRCC officers do not need to advise applicant about shortcomings in their application

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Thu, 23 Nov 2023 14:00:02 +0000

A recent ruling by Canada’s federal court has reiterated that, as a matter of procedural fairness, the officer reviewing an application is not required to advise the applicant about the weak aspects of their application before they make a decision. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The case concerned an applicant who was […]

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Decoding DPM: Everything we know about Canada’s Digital Platform Modernization

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Tue, 21 Nov 2023 12:00:08 +0000

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and the Government of Canada announced in their immigration strategy, An Immigration System for Canada’s Future, that they are working to deliver an efficient and user-friendly experience for service users in Canada and abroad. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration In order to compete for global talent […]

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