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OINP issues over 1,100 invitations across five draws after two-month pause

On December 10, Ontario extended a total of 1,133 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for provincial nomination across five draws, after having held no draws since October 9. Candidates across three Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) streams received invitations, including the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream; Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream; and Employer Job […]

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Minister Champagne meets with provincial and territorial Finance Ministers, deepens partnerships for a stronger economic future for Canada

Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, hosted a provincial and territorial Finance ministers' meeting in Ottawa. Participants discussed the shared national priority of strengthening Canada's economy and enhancing our global competitiveness in an increasingly divided world, setting a clear course to become the strongest economy in the G7.

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Canada invites healthcare workers in first category-based Express Entry draw of December

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 1,000 ITAs in a draw for Healthcare and social services candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 476; and Created an […]

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Tribunal Initiates Interim Review—Photovoltaic Modules and Laminates from China

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated an interim review of its order made on March 25, 2021, in expiry review RR-2020-001, concerning photovoltaic modules and laminates originating in or exported from China. This interim review was initiated at the request of Kings Solar Solutions Inc. following a Tribunal determination that the request was properly documented.

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Governments of Canada and Alberta to announce extension to Canada-wide early learning and child care agreement

The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, and the Honourable Demetrios Nicolaides, Alberta’s Minister of Education and Childcare, will be in Calgary to announce an extension to the Canada–Alberta Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement.

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Four Reasons to Keep Your CELPIP Score Updated!

Once you’ve taken your CELPIP Test and achieved your score goals, it is essential to ensure that you keep your CELPIP score up to date for the following practical reasons: Book a CELPIP Test Date Most immigration applications have validity limits Most immigration programs, such as the Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) in Canada and the […]

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Interested in Canada’s H-1B pathway? Maximize your chances by keeping these documents ready

Having the necessary documents ready ahead of time is essential for those looking to apply for Canada’s upcoming pathway for H-1B visa holders. In 2023, the federal government launched an open work permit program for holders of United States H-1B visas. This program reached its cap of 10,000 applications within just two days. Foreign nationals […]

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Permanent residence pathways you can qualify for with NCLC level 5 French

Even French-speakers with initial intermediate language abilities have several pathways to Canadian permanent residence (PR) open to them. Canada is intensifying its push to grow Francophone immigration outside Quebec, aiming for a French-speaking PR admissions target of 10.5% by 2028, compared to an 8.5% target in 2025. While an NCLC 5 may seem modest, it […]

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