In 1967, Canada became the first country in the world to introduce an objective points system to welcome skilled immigrants. This was done through the launch of the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP). For much of Canada’s history, immigrants were selected based on subjective factors such as their country of origin. Canada moved away from […]

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Canada has extended the ban on direct flights to Morocco until October 29. Originally, Canada implemented the ban as a 30-day public health measure, which was in effect until September 29. The government is now extending the flight suspension. Passengers travelling to Canada from Morocco will need to take an indirect route, and get tested […]

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Manitoba invited 650 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on September 23. Invited candidates may now apply for a nomination from the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). If they get the nomination, it will support their final application for Canadian permanent residence and they will be able to apply as Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. The […]

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Canada began to issue Parents and Grandparents Program (2021) invitations on September 23. Over a two-week period ending on October 7, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will issue some 30,000 sponsorship invitations to eligible Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Sponsors have 60 days from the date of their invitation to submit their applications to […]

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There are many sources of information for IELTS, with this comes false statements about the test that can cause you to feel more anxious about your test. 1) IELTS is harder than other tests IELTS is no harder than similar tests such as CELPIP, PTE, TOEFL or any other high-stakes test. The questions are straightforward […]

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As the summer comes to an end, tourists from the U.S. and other countries are beginning to plan Canadian winter vacations or excursions. Canada is one of the best places to embrace the winter season. The activities are endless at most tourist destinations across the country. It is important to note that if you plan […]

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COVID-19 measures have forced the workplace to look drastically different from how it was before, and some sectors have had more success than others making the adjustments. Canada released a government study that highlights the jobs that were affected by the pandemic in Nova Scotia. Many Canadians lost their jobs or saw their hours reduced […]

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Most travellers to Canada were not able to apply for a work permit at a Canadian port of entry (POE) during the pandemic because of the travel restrictions that have been in place. However, they are now able to do so, provided they meet certain requirements. Foreign nationals who are allowed to travel to Canada […]

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