As the Government of Canada continues to address the health, social and economic impacts of COVID-19, it is also working toward a strong economic recovery that will create new jobs and opportunities for workers and businesses alike.

Government of Canada invests in key sectors to help boost economic recovery and create jobs

Immigration status will not be a factor in COVID-19 vaccine rollout, Canada’s public health agency says. The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) told CIC News: “COVID-19 vaccines will be made available to everyone in Canada for whom it is approved and recommended for use… This applies to all persons in Canada whether or not they […]

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IRCC held its second Express Entry draw this week on January 21. Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 4,626 permanent residence invitations to candidates of the Canadian Experience Class. The Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) cut-off requirement was 454. Today’s CRS cut-off score was seven points lower than the previous CEC-specific draw held on January […]

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Canada is extending restrictions on non-US international travel until February 21, 2021. The month-long travel restrictions extension was announced by federal Public Safety Minister Bill Blair today. “Our Government will never hesitate to take the strong action needed to keep Canadians safe from COVID-19 while maintaining essential trade with our international partners,” Blair wrote in […]

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Canada held its third Express Entry immigration draw of 2021 on January 20. Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 374 Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates with a minimum score of 741. This cut-off score means that candidates only needed to obtain 141 Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points for their human capital characteristics. The other […]

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British Columbia invited 195 immigration candidates through a provincial nominee program draw held on January 19, 2021. The new invitations went to candidates from the Skills Immigration (SI) and Express Entry BC (EEBC) streams, specifically the Skilled Worker, International Graduate as well as the Entry Level and Semi-Skilled categories. The minimum scores for this draw […]

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Alberta invited eligible candidates with Express Entry profiles to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence in the province’s latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on January 8. The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) issued 50 invitations to candidates who may be eligible through the Alberta Express Entry Stream. Invited candidates must have a […]

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Nova Scotia invited immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence through its Labour Market Priorities stream on January 19. The Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) did not disclose how many invitations were issued in the draw. The stream is linked with Express Entry. This means that those who received invitations must […]

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Both Canada and the United Kingdom have overtaken the United States as the two most popular study abroad destinations. This is according to several surveys conducted by educations.com, to better understand opinions of students on international education. Students are not significantly more interested in studying in Canada nor the U.K. than they were before, rather it is the United States’ dramatic decrease in popularity […]

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While moving to a new country can be both an exciting and somewhat stressful process on its own, moving during the pandemic comes with its own set of unique circumstances. With the right resources and planning, you will soon be able to successfully call the vibrant cities and stunning scenery in Canada your home. Research […]

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On Friday, January 15, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, spoke with Anna Hallberg, Sweden’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Nordic Affairs, to discuss Canada and Sweden’s close relationship and shared commitment to open, rules-based trade.

Strong communities are the backbone of Canada’s economy. That is why federal, provincial and municipal governments, together with regional stakeholders, are working together to protect jobs and keep skilled workers in the Municipality of the District of Yarmouth.

The Government of Canada is committed to appointing highly qualified candidates able to best serve the interests of Canadians.

The Government of Canada is committed to appointing highly qualified candidates to best serve the interests of Canadians.

The Government of Canada is committed to appointing highly qualified candidates able to best serve the interests of Canadians.

The Government of Canada is committed to appointing highly qualified candidates to best serve the interests of Canadians.

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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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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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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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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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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Kitti Toris is a young woman who turned 18 a few days ago. Born in Hungary, she came to Canada in 2016 to live with her sister and brother-in-law, Viktoria and Laszlo Radi. [Read more…]

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Canada is a strong supporter and leading donor to the COVAX Facility. The COVAX Facility is the key to ending this pandemic and will only work if we all come together.

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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