On Friday, November 15, the Manitoba government announced a three-year pilot to address labour market shortages in the rural west-central region. The West Central Immigration Initiative pilot will see the province collaborate with seven rural municipalities and Gambler First Nation. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The West-Central Immigration Initiative partners are Municipality […]

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For newcomers to Canada, finding a place to live may be a top priority. With many housing options available, it can be hard to choose between renting and buying and you might wonder whether a short-term or long-term solution is better for you. In this article, we will explore the benefits and drawbacks of both […]

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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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For most employees in Canada, the statutory (legally-mandated) holidays they receive will depend on their province or territory of residence. Federally-regulated employers, which include the federal government and employers in certain sectors, must follow the federal holiday calendar, while all other employers must follow the holiday calendar of their province or territory. Subscribe and get […]

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On December 1 application and processing fees for several types of visitor, worker, and student applications to Canada will increase. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will increase fees for multiple applications for temporary residents seeking to extend their status or gain entry into the country, including: Restoration of temporary resident status applications (for visitors, […]

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Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) have issued invitations to apply (ITAs) in the most recent Express Entry draw. The department issued 3,000 ITAs in a healthcare category-based selection draw. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 463 to be considered. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment Today’s draw is the third […]

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International students in Canada have several opportunities to save money on goods and services in the country. There are many discounts and offers aimed at international students, encompassing everyday goods such as groceries and school supplies, mobile phone and internet plans, and even some luxury items. CIC News has prepared the following guide to help […]

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British Columbia and Alberta have issued invitations to apply to candidates for provincial nomination, and Alberta has published processing times updates for its immigration programs. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs British Columbia invitations The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) has issued at least 25 invitations to apply (ITAs) for provincial nomination, […]

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A recent survey by the Angus Reid Institute has revealed that Quebec is the happiest province in Canada. The non-profit conducted an online survey from July 31 to August 2, 2024, among a randomized sample of 1,609 Canadians over 18. Angus Reid wants your opinion  The survey specifically looked at Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec, Manitoba, […]

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International students in Canada can now work up to 24 hours per week off-campus while their classes are in session. Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Marc Miller confirmed that the new regulations have taken effect as of November 15. Discover your options to study in Canada Prior to this change, the limit […]

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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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Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada’s backlog has been steadily increasing over the last few months. According to the latest data released on November 4, there were 1,097,000 applications in the backlog as of September 30, 2024. That is an increase of 1.73% from the previous month. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration As […]

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Having been charged or convicted of a crime can make you criminally inadmissible to Canada if you are not a Canadian citizen. If you seek entry at a Canadian border when you are criminally inadmissible without having the appropriate documentation at hand, you risk being turned away by Canadian border authorities. Prior to seeking entry […]

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If you’re a skilled foreign worker in the United States considering new opportunities, Canada offers compelling reasons to make the move up north. The United States consistently ranks as one of the top countries of residence for candidates invited to apply for Canadian permanent residency (PR), as per the Express Entry year-end report 2023. Discover […]

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Francophones looking for options to gain Canadian permanent residence (PR) may find success through Canada’s immigration pilots. International students and skilled workers living in Quebec have seen two key PR streams paused: The Regular Skilled Worker Program (along with the Skilled Worker Selection Program, set to replace it on November 29); and The Quebec Experience […]

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Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) have issued invitations to apply (ITAs) in the most recent Express Entry draw. The department issued 800 ITAs in a French-language proficiency draw. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 478 to be considered. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment This is the third Express Entry […]

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Opening a bank account in Canada[1] may be an important step for newcomers like you. A Canadian bank account provides you with a secure place to deposit your money. It allows you to deposit your income, pay bills, and manage your finances as you build your life here. But which type of account should you […]

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According to a new report, Canada is the third safest country in the world for travellers in 2025. Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection (BHTP), the North American travel insurance company behind the annual safety rankings, listed Canada in the top spot, just under Iceland (#1) and Australia (#2). Get a Free Express Entry Assessment Canada beat […]

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Multiple-entry visas to Canada are no longer the standard for visitors to the country. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has recently updated their instructions to immigration officers on the issuance of multiple vs. single-entry visas to Canada, with tighter restrictions on who may be given a multiple-entry visa. IRCC officers make the final decision […]

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Temporary residents currently living in the province of Quebec may wish to consider Canadian provincial pathways to permanent residence, given the recent pause in the Regular Skilled Worker Program and PEQ–Diplome streams. In addition to federal immigration options, these individuals may also benefit from considering Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) from other provinces and territories in […]

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On November 4, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) formally closed its entrepreneur immigration stream following a pause in application intake since December of 2023. In addition, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) held candidate selections for entrepreneurs and skilled workers looking to immigrate to the province, on November 5 and 6 respectively. Assess […]

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On October 24, Canada announced the Immigration Levels Plan for 2025-2027 and, for the first time, set targets for temporary residents, which includes international students. Each year, Canada announces its Immigration Levels Plan for the year ahead to outline the number of permanent residents it aims to admit into the country to support economic growth, […]

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As of today, November 8th, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is no longer accepting study permit applications submitted under the Student Direct Stream (SDS). IRCC has also ended the Nigeria Student Express (NSE) stream for study permit applicants from Nigeria. Going forward, study permit applications previously eligible under the SDS must now be […]

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A new study has named Canada as the top destination that people are looking to move to for work. According to job search platform, Jobseeker, Canada was the most frequently searched for destination for relocation among all the countries reviewed. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration It was especially popular among those looking […]

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Graduates of Quebec post-secondary institutions looking to settle in the province will soon need to meet increased French-language criteria in their education. Starting on November 23, only programs wherein 75% of courses or credits were completed in French will be eligible for the PEQ Graduates component. These changes impact college and university students differently: See […]

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