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  by Global Affairs Canada   from cic

Canada to host meeting on the global effort against arbitrary detention in state-to-state relations

February 15, 2021 - The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that Canada will host a virtual event that will bring together officials from numerous countries on a new multilateral initiative against arbitrary detention in state-to-state relations on February 15, 2021. Following the event, the Minister will hold a media availability.
Categories: Canada and World
  by CIC News   from cicnews

Saturday Surprise: Canada invites 27,332 Express Entry candidates in bold move

In what has been a year full of surprises, even yesterday’s Express Entry draw managed to catch all of us off guard. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a rare Saturday draw in which it invited a stunning 27,332 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence. Did you receive an ITA? Get Help […]

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Categories: Analysis , Express Entry , Immigrate , Canada immigration , cec , coronavirus , covid , express entry , fswp , immigration levels plan , ita , Marco Mendicino , PNP
  by CIC News   from cicnews

Express Entry: Canada invites 27,332 immigration candidates in historic Saturday draw

Canada invited 27,332 candidates to apply for permanent residence in its latest Express Entry draw— you read that right. Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited candidates from the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) on February 13. This unprecedented Express Entry invitation round only required candidates to have a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of at […]

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Categories: Express Entry , Immigrate , Canada immigration , Canadian immigration , cec , express entry , express entry 2021 , Express Entry system , immigrate to Canada , ita
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Manitoba invites 296 immigration candidates in new PNP draw

Manitoba invited 296 immigration candidates in its latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on February 12, 2021. This is the third draw of 2021 for the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). Skilled workers and international graduates were invited through the following three streams: Skilled Workers in Manitoba ; International Education Stream ; Skilled Workers Overseas. […]

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Categories: Immigrate , PNP , Canada immigration , express entry , manitoba , Manitoba PNP , mpnp
  by CIC News   from cicnews

International graduates who studied remotely can now immigrate to B.C.

International graduates from B.C. now only need to have completed at least 50 per cent of their studies from within Canada to be eligible for the international student immigration categories, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) announced on February 2. This means that graduates can complete up to half of their studies from their home country. Those […]

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Categories: British Columbia , Immigrate , National & Regional News , BC PNP , british columbia , COVID-19 , Express Entry BC , international students , Skills Immigration BC
  by Environment and Climate Change Canada   from cic

Government of Canada review of fuel efficiency standards confirms the economic and environmental benefits of ambitious action

Canada is taking action to cut pollution from the transportation sector, which accounts for one-quarter of our overall emissions. By requiring light-duty vehicles (LDV) to be less polluting over time, Canada’s fuel efficiency standards have the potential to cut fuel costs in Canada, and to create good jobs in the automotive sector by encouraging the adoption of cleaner vehicles.
Categories: National News
  by CIC News   from cicnews

International students can now do 100% of studies online and still get PGWP

International students who complete their entire postsecondary program online will now be eligible for an open work permit after graduation. Canada is making it easier for international student graduates to be eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) during the pandemic. Before, online learning could not count towards a PGWP application, but that has all […]

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Categories: Immigrate , National & Regional News , pgwp , post-graduate work permit , post-graduation work permit
  by CIC News   from cicnews

Air travellers to Canada must quarantine in hotel starting Feb. 22

Air travellers to Canada will have to quarantine in a hotel for three days at their own expense starting February 22. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau released the official date at a press conference on February 12, about two weeks after introducing the new coronavirus safety measure. Air travellers must also take a quarantine test once […]

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Categories: General , Immigrate , National & Regional News , Canadian immigration news , coronavirus , coronavirus pandemic , covid , COVID-19 , COVID19 , Justin Trudeau , Travel to Canada
  by Department of Finance Canada   from cic

Deputy Prime Minister Freeland and Minister Fortier meet with Big City Mayors for pre-budget consultations

Today, the Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, and the Minister of Middle Class Prosperity and Associate Minister of Finance, the Honourable Mona Fortier, met virtually with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Big City Mayors’ Caucus as part of the Government of Canada’s pre-budget consultations.
Categories: National News
  by Canadian International Trade Tribunal   from cic

Tribunal Initiates Interim Review—Welded Pipe from China and Japan

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated an interim review of its finding made on October 20, 2016, in Inquiry No. NQ-2016-001, concerning welded pipe originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China and Japan. This interim review was initiated at the request of Industrial Equipment Manufacturing Ltd. and after the Tribunal determined that the request was properly documented.
Categories: Non Canadians
  by Fisheries and Oceans Canada   from cic

Minister Jordan concludes successful first week of engagement on Canada’s Blue Economy Strategy

An effective Blue Economy Strategy is one in which Canadians from coast to coast to coast will see themselves: ocean industries, innovators, environmental groups, indigenous and non-indigenous communities across the country. Over the past week, the Honourable Bernadette Jordan, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard held roundtable discussions with leaders in some of these key sectors including the fisheries and aquaculture sectors, academia, and women leaders in ocean sectors to hear their suggestions on a successful blue economy strategy.
Categories: National News
  by Employment and Social Development Canada   from cic

Government of Canada makes further investments to help youth facing barriers to employment 

Canada’s economic recovery depends on young people being able to get good, well-paying jobs in the future. That is why the Government of Canada is continuing to take strong action to ensure that young Canadians have the supports they need to move forward from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and successfully plan for their careers.
Categories: Employers
  by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada   from cic

Government of Canada announces further measures to support international students

International students bring so much to Canada, contributing more than $21 billion annually to our economy and supporting the vitality of our communities. The pandemic has presented myriad challenges for international students, and the Government of Canada has taken action to assist them through this difficult time with a variety of measures, including offering open work permits for former international students who hold or held a post-graduation work permit (PGWP).
Categories: National News