Mental health is an important consideration for international students deciding where they want to pursue their education abroad. According to a survey of over “10,000 prospective students from 181 countries” “there has been a 14% increase in the percentage of students who say that a university’s mental health support services are very important” since 2020. […]
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has launched their initiative “An Immigration System for Canada’s Future”. The initiative provides Canadians and other stakeholders with the opportunity to share their ideas and perspectives on how Canada can build a stronger, more adaptive immigration system. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The IRCC website explains […]
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IRCC Minister Sean Fraser has announced Canada will introduce a new immigration pathway that aims to connect employers in Canada with skilled refugees and displaced persons. The pathway will be available under the federal Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP). The minister made the announcement during a speech today in Toronto (the video link is available […]
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This week four provinces held Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws. The PNP (as of the last immigration levels plan) is the main pathway for economic immigrants to enter Canada. The program exists to help spread the benefits of immigration across Canada, and to aid provinces in addressing specific labour and demographic challenges that they face. […]
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According to the latest version of Canada’s Price Comparison Study of Telecom Services, prices for both wireless and home internet services declined across Canada in 2022. More specifically, according to a recent government press release, “Canada’s wireless prices declined by an average of 2.6% across all levels [last year], with declines up to 16% for […]
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According to recent data from Statistics Canada, the country’s total population is estimated to be over 39.5 million (as of January 1, 2023). This means that, for the first time ever, Canada’s population grew by over one million people in a single year. This comes as Canada experienced a record-high population growth of 1,050,110 people […]
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Canada and the U.S. have announced they have agreed to reform the Safe Third Country Agreement. U.S. President Joe Biden is in Ottawa today on an official visit. Biden arrived in Canada’s capital city last night for a two-day trip. Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and President Biden are spending time together discussing common interests […]
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Individuals who have a criminal record may be at risk of being found criminally inadmissible to Canada—something which can deny them a visitor visa and entry into the country. However, those with a criminal record needn’t lose hope, as the government of Canada offers a few pathways to overcome criminal inadmissibility. Schedule a Free Legal […]
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You must be a permanent resident before you can apply for Canadian citizenship. If you are a permanent resident, this means that you are not under review for immigration or fraud reasons, you are not subject to a removal order and you do not have unfulfilled conditions related to your permanent resident status. Schedule a […]
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IRCC has just invited candidates in the eighth Express Entry draw of 2023. Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued invitations to apply (ITAs) to 7,000 candidates in an all-program draw, with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 484. An all-program draw means candidates are considered from the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), […]
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It is illegal to drive in Canada without a valid driver’s license and valid car insurance. Car insurance All drivers in Canada must either get insurance coverage for a vehicle that they own or make sure they are listed on the appropriate car insurance plan if they regularly drive a car owned by a relative […]
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Immigration minister Sean Fraser has announced that the Government of Canada will be extending the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) for Ukrainians overseas until July 15, 2023. Current CUAET holders will now have until March 31,2024 to travel to Canada and those who are already in Canada have until the same date to extend […]
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Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) have recently overtaken the federal Express Entry system as the leading way for economic class candidates to gain Canadian permanent residence (PR). This comes at a time when the number of immigrants coming to Canada through the PNP is expected to exceed 105,000 in each of the next three years. […]
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Fraudsters may target newcomers who are not familiar with the Canadian financial system and its regulations. Financial fraud can have long-lasting effects on your credit history[1] and financial security. To stay safe and confident, it is a good idea to educate yourself on what financial fraud is, the common types of fraud that target newcomers, […]
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Canada works to embrace the beliefs of all newcomers regardless of their backgrounds, and part of that is being aware of all major religious celebrations and observances. The country prides itself on multiculturalism and embracing the religions of all newcomers. The Canadian Multiculturalism Act ensures that all people in Canada, regardless of their immigration status, […]
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A nation once dominated by immigration from Europe, Canada is now seeing a much more diverse range of immigrants come to this country. Whereas as recently as 40 years ago, 61.6% of all Canadian immigrants were born in Europe and just 12.1% of immigrants were born in countries throughout Asia and the Middle East, those […]
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All Canadians have the right to be treated fairly in the workplace, free from discrimination and abuse. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Legislation The Canada Labour Code is the federal governments legislation that sets out the labour rights and responsibilities of employers and employees within federally regulated sectors, such as banks and […]
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On March 13, 2023, the Government of Canada announced that 23 different not-for-profit organizations across the country will receive funding to aid in the advancement of digital literacy among Canadians through the Digital Literacy Exchange Program (DLEP). The list of organizations receiving funding from the government can be found here. Note: The DLEP, since its […]
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In Canada, there is both a public and private education system. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The Canadian government subsidizes public education from kindergarten all the way through to the post-secondary level. On average, the government spends almost six percent of its GDP on education. In Canada, there is an age of […]
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Canada offers many distinct work permit options to global talent. One category of Canada’s work permit options is called closed work permits, which require foreign skilled workers to work exclusively a single employer. In this case, that employer must have obtained a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) before providing the foreign national with a […]
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Immigration Minister Sean Fraser has just announced new measures in response to the Turkey-Syria earthquake that occurred in February. The measures, which will be in effect between March 29 and September 25, 2023, include: Priority processing for immigration applications submitted by those impacted by the earthquake. Cost-free extensions for Turkish and Syrian nationals already in […]
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Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta and Prince Edward Island have issued provincial nominations to candidates in the PNP this week. Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) give provinces the opportunity to select economic immigration candidates who will integrate easily into the provincial economy and labour force. Receiving a provincial nomination strengthens a candidate’s application for permanent residence. For […]
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Canada’s Immigration Minister Sean Fraser has just announced those with an expiring Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) will be able to apply for an Open Work Permit extension as of April 6, 2023. The Open Work Permit extension will be available to anyone whose PGWP expires in 2023. It will also be available to those whose […]
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Canada’s Student Direct Stream (SDS) is a fast-tracked program designed to accelerate the study permit process for qualified international post-secondary students. Presently, the SDS program aims to quickly provide foreign students from the following 14 countries with a permit to study in Canada: Countries Eligible for the SDS Program Antigua and Barbuda Brazil China Colombia […]
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In the next three years, Canada will welcome more than 1.45 million new immigrants across its immigration streams—in the hopes of settling and assimilating these newcomers to strengthen the economy, demography, and culture of the country. Schedule a Free Canadian Citizenship Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm The arrival of immigrants is crucial to […]
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