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Survey suggests how Canada can improve economic outcomes for immigrants

Many immigrants lost their job and were not able to support themselves financially during the coronavirus outbreak in Canada, according to a new survey. Immigrants have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic, and not just in Canada but around the world. Migrants are overrepresented in essential services, and industries that have been hardest hit by […]

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Employment in Canada falls for the first time since April

For the first time since April 2020, employment fell by 63,000 jobs in December, equivalent to 0.3 per cent. COVID-19 restrictions across the country are impacting Canada’s labour market. In December 2020, 1.1 million workers in Canada were negatively affected by the economic shutdown in place to curb the spread of COVID-19. This number was 5.5 million […]

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Quebec Experience Program applications can now be submitted online

Applications for the Programme de l’expérience québécoise (PEQ or Quebec Experience Program) can be submitted online as of January 12 through the Arrima platform. PEQ Applicants can therefore submit their application, pay the required fees and download the required documents through the platform. Quebec has previously informed applicants that paper-based submissions may be used until […]

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Programme de l’expérience québécoise: les demandes peuvent être déposées dans Arrima

Les demandes dans le cadre du Programme de l’expérience québécoise (PEQ) peuvent à présent être soumises en ligne via la plateforme Arrima. Les candidats du PEQ peuvent donc soumettre leur demande, payer les frais requis et télécharger les documents exigés par le biais de cette plateforme. Québec a préalablement informé les candidates et les candidats […]

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Canadian government reveals new immigration priorities

Immigration will remain central to Canada’s economy and society. This was stressed by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in the new supplementary mandate letter he provided today to immigration minister Marco Mendicino. The mandate letter is the most important policy document for Canada’s immigration department. Find out if you are eligible for Canadian immigration It […]

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Canadian immigration: 15,000 newcomers arrived in November 2020

Canada welcomed around 15,000 new immigrants in a month for the third time in a row, according to the Canadian government. The latest Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) data shows that the country welcomed 15,300 new permanent residents in November 2020, roughly the same level as in October and September. While this figure is […]

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Manitoba invites 272 in first PNP draw of the year

Manitoba invited 272 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on January 14, 2021. The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) invited skilled workers and international graduates to apply to one of the following three immigration streams: Skilled Workers in Manitoba, International Education Stream, Skilled Workers Overseas. Find out if you’re eligible for Canadian immigration Here […]

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Ontario: invitations envoyées aux candidats des volets Travailleurs qualifiés francophones et Métiers spécialisés

Lors de la première ronde d’invitations de l’année, la province de l’Ontario a lancé 484 invitations à des candidats à l’immigration dans le cadre de deux volets provinciaux. Ainsi, le 13 janvier 2021, le Programme ontarien des candidats à l’immigration ( POCI) a émis des déclarations d’intérêt (DI) aux candidats des volets Travailleurs qualifiés francophones […]

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Should I enter the Express Entry pool if I have a low CRS?

Are you among those with a low CRS score who feel it may not be worthwhile to submit an Express Entry profile? You may have been following recent rounds of invitations and see that most candidates who received an invitation to apply for permanent residence in Canada through recent draws scored above 460 on the […]

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Ontario issues new Skilled Trades and French-Speaking Skilled Worker invitations

The province of Ontario has issued 484 invitations to Express Entry candidates through two provincial immigration streams in the first draw of the year. On January 13, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued  Notifications of Interest (NOIs) to candidates in the French-Speaking Skilled Worker and Skilled Trades streams. These two enhanced Provincial Nominee Programs […]

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Quebec to resume processing of suspended international student CAQ applications

Quebec’s ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI) will resume processing CAQ applications impacted by a recent suspension order. On December 30, 2020,  MIFI issued a ministerial order suspending the processing of Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) applications for international students attending 10 specific private colleges under investigation by the Ministry of  Higher […]

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New British Columbia Tech Pilot draw issues 80 invitations

British Columbia has issued 80 invitations to apply for a provincial nomination in the second draw of the year. The January 12 draw was conducted under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP)’s Tech Pilot. Immigration candidates with job offers in B.C.’s technology sector are invited to apply for a provincial nomination through weekly […]

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Nova Scotia sets stage for economic recovery with increased levels of immigration

Nova Scotia approved an increasing number of immigrants in 2020, paving the way for economic recovery over the next few years. A total of 3,517 immigration candidates were approved last year, many of whom are either skilled in essential services, such as healthcare workers, or already living in Canada. Those who currently live abroad are expected to arrive in […]

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Federal government invests nearly $40 million of additional funding to respond to needs of those experiencing or at risk of homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic in Canada is having real, tangible public health, economic, and safety impacts on all Canadians. That is why the Government of Canada is taking action to help those experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Ahmed Hussen, and the Minister for Health and Social Services of Quebec, Lionel Carmant, have announced that additional funding of $39.8 million is being provided to Quebec communities as part of the Canada–Quebec Agreement to support the homelessness sector’s response to COVID-19 under Reaching Home.
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PGP 2020: Canada completes the process of sending out invitations

All invitations to apply for the 2020 Parents and Grandparents Program have now been sent out by the Government of Canada. Invitations were issued to potential sponsors of parents and grandparents who had submitted an Interest to Sponsor form during the 2020 application period. About two weeks ago, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held […]

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Saskatchewan issues 385 invitations in first 2021 PNP draw

Saskatchewan held a new draw on January 7, inviting immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for Canadian permanent residence. The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) invited candidates from the International Skilled Worker category through two subcategories: Express Entry, and Occupations In-Demand.  A total of 385 invitations were sent out to immigration candidates who had work experience in select occupations. […]

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