Whether you are migrating to Canada or moving to this exciting country to study, having confidence in your English language is important. Think about it, conversations help us stay connected, make new friends, and engage within our local communities. Having command over a language means you can effectively communicate your fears, needs and goals, and […]
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Today, the President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, met with industry leaders to discuss early learning and child care plan investments from Budget 2021: A Recovery Plan for Jobs, Growth, and Resilience.
Remarks from the Chief Public Health Officer on COVID-19, April 21, 2021
On behalf of the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Minister responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Bernadette Jordan, along with the Member of Parliament for Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, Darren Fisher, will meet with representatives from Efficiency Nova Scotia to highlight investments in Budget 2021 that create jobs and promote a green recovery.
Media representatives are advised that the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, will participate in the Leaders Summit on Climate hosted by the President of the United States of America, Joe Biden, on April 22, 2021. The Summit will convene heads of state and government, and business and civil society leaders to discuss the urgent need for stronger climate action.
Cashiers, cleaners, and healthcare workers are among the many essential occupations that are eligible for Canada’s new immigration programs. Starting May 6, temporary foreign workers in 135 essential occupations can apply for the new permanent residency pathways. If you are working outside of Quebec, you could be one of the 50,000 new immigrants that are […]
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The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and the Honourable Jim Carr, Special Representative for the Prairies, will host a panel discussion with young farmers in Manitoba and Saskatchewan to discuss climate-smart agricultural practices and highlight investments in Budget 2021.
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted how much we rely on our connections. Now more than ever, Canadians across the country need access to reliable high-speed Internet as many of us are working, learning, and staying in touch with friends and family from home.
On April 16, 2021, at approximately 7:00 p.m., due to the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized on the perimeter of Beaver Creek Institution, a multi-level security facility.
Canada was an extremely attractive destination to global talent prior to the coronavirus pandemic. Over one million new permanent residents, temporary foreign workers, and international students were arriving to Canada each year. The pandemic has, of course, changed a lot of things. Hence, it is worth re-evaluating whether these changes will impact Canada’s appeal to […]
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Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) update to be given by Government of Canada officials at April 21, 2021 news conference.
B.C. invited 90 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on April 20. The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) Tech Pilot draw rendered invitations to candidates under the Express Entry BC and Skills immigration categories. Find out if you’re eligible for Canadian immigration Invited candidates who were from the Skilled Worker and International Graduate subcategories needed a minimum […]
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The Special Representative for the Prairies, the Honourable Jim Carr, will speak to the 2021 Budget and the Government of Canada’s plan to make a transformative investment to build a Canada-wide early learning and child care system at a virtual event.
The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, will attend a virtual event hosted by the Boys and Girls Club, to speak with early childhood educators and families in York Region on key measures in Budget 2021.
CanadaVisa and Campbell Cohen hosted a free webinar on Tuesday April 27, 2021 called How to Apply for PR. The webinar recording is below for your convenience. The purpose of the webinar was to provide an overview to essential workers and international graduates currently residing in Canada of the six new permanent residence programs that are […]
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On April 14, 2021, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Donnacona Institution, a federal maximum-security institution.
Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development, as she highlights the Budget 2021 investments in families, early learning and child care. The Minister will also participate in a media availability, before hosting a roundtable with stakeholders.
The President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, will host a virtual roundtable with Dr. Erin Schryer, President and CEO of Origins Natural Learning Childcare and The Woods, on early childhood learning and the Government of Canada’s plan to build a national early learning and child care system.
Manitoba held an unusual draw on April 19. Through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) the Province invited 399 candidates who may be eligible for the Skilled Workers Overseas stream. Find Out if You’re Eligible for Canadian Immigration Typically, Manitoba holds three Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws at a time, and only invites a handful […]
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Canada has extended travel restrictions until May 21, 2021 for travellers of all countries, including the U.S. The announcement was made by Canada’s Public Safety minister Bill Blair via Twitter. As cases rise and variants of concern continue to emerge across the country, we will continue to do what it takes-for as long as it […]
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Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists of an alternating lane closure on the LaSalle Causeway for repair work.
On April 20, 2021, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) announced the winners of their 2021 Dick Martin Scholarship Award.
It has been a busy week for Canadian immigration. In addition to two Express Entry draws and multiple Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws, Canada announced six new immigration streams that will offer international graduates, essential workers and French speakers a pathway to permanent residence. Canada announces 6 new immigration programs Essential workers, international student graduates and French […]
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The Canadian government has just tabled its first Budget since 2019. This major announcement usually takes place in the first quarter of each year, however it did not take place last year due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Canadian federal budget receives a lot of attention domestically since it contains the policy priorities the government […]
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