A permanent resident (PR) of Canada might leave Canada for some time. If that person wants to return, they must present their PR card, which confirms their PR status. Most PR cards last for five years, although some last for less. If a PR card expires, that does not mean a person has lost PR […]
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A Canadian government study about how the pandemic is affecting the labour in each province, highlights some occupations that increased in demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Saskatchewan. It is true that many industries were negatively affected by pandemic-related shutdowns, such as the tourism and hospitality sectors. Many individuals lost their jobs or saw their hours reduced. However, other sectors saw […]
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Are you planning to come to Canada to immigrate, study, work, or simply visit? Canada has strict rules for people with criminal records. These laws are designed to keep the country and Canadians safe. Factors such as what the offence is, how long ago the sentence was completed, and how many convictions a person has, all factor in. Since late 2018, a driving under the […]
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Le Québec a invité 502 candidats à l’immigration à présenter une demande de sélection permanente le 19 août. Le ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI) a invité les personnes candidates dans le cadre du Programme régulier des travailleurs qualifiés du Québec (PRTQ) qui avaient déposé une déclaration d’intérêt (DI) via la […]
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All of Canada’s major parties are rooting for immigrants in the 2021 election campaign. Even amid the crisis in Afghanistan, where other countries are turning away refugees, Canada is committed to welcoming them. The Liberal party, which currently governs the country, promised to resettle 20,000 Afghan refugees and none of the other major party leaders […]
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Ontario held its second Masters Graduate stream draw on August 25. Invited candidates needed an Expression of Interest (EOI) score of at least 37 in order to receive an invitation, a slight decrease from the first draw. They now have 14 days to apply and pay the $1,500 application fee. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) […]
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Quebec invited 502 immigration candidates to apply for permanent selection on August 19. The Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI) issued invitations under the Quebec Regular Skilled Worker Program (QSWP). Candidates must have registered their Expression of Interest (EOI) in Quebec’s online registration portal, Arrima. An EOI is a pre-application screening process. It allows Quebec to select from those who are interested in immigrating […]
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B.C. invited 74 immigration candidates who work in key technology occupations to apply for a provincial nomination on August 24. The new invitations were issued through the BC PNP Tech, which is part of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). Those invited through B.C’s Tech draws must meet the requirements of one of British Columbia’s Express […]
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The upcoming Canadian federal election on September 20 is an opportunity to think about the future of Canada’s immigration system. Political parties are currently campaigning across the country outlining their vision on how Canada should be governed. The next government will then have a four year mandate to lead the country. One of the most […]
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