The immigration experience may not seem like comedy gold — unless, perhaps, you’re an immigrant and you happen to be a comedian. Integrating into a new society can be a real struggle. Having to navigate a culture that may be very different from one’s home country, perhaps communicating in a second, third, or fourth language, […]
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The launch of the Express Entry system in January 2015 marked a significant departure from Canada’s previous approach to managing applications to its main Economic Class immigration programs. Prior to Express Entry’s launch, Canada processed applications to the Federal Skilled Worker Class (FSWC), Federal Skilled Trades Class (FSTC) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) on a first-come, first-served […]
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The number of foreign nationals in Canada on a Post-Graduation Work Permit has skyrocketed in recent years, rising from nearly 5,400 in 2005 to more than 143,000 last year. A new Statistics Canada study attributed the growth to the rising number of international students coming to Canada as well as enhancements to the popular Post-Graduation […]
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A new immigration pathway is now open for international graduates of eligible post-secondary institutions in Saskatchewan who want to start a business in the province. The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) unveiled the new International Graduate Entrepreneur Category on December 3. “This new immigration pathway will help retain international students who have often already successfully […]
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Service centres across Canada are now open to take biometrics for foreign nationals applying to stay in the country. Prior to December 3, only immigration candidates applying from outside of Canada had to submit their fingerprints and photo. Unless they are exempt, biometrics are now required for those who are applying from within Canada for: […]
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Saskatchewan held an Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand draw on November 28, inviting 460 skilled workers to apply for a provincial nomination for Canadian permanent residence. The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)’s Express Entry sub-category is linked to the federal government’s Express Entry system, which manages the pool of candidates for three of Canada’s main […]
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Pour lire cet article en français, cliquez ici. The Government of Quebec has announced new regulations to protect temporary foreign workers from questionable practices by recruiters and personnel placement agencies and employers. Under the new measures, personnel placement and recruitment agencies for temporary foreign workers will need a permit to operate. Agencies that already offer […]
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Le gouvernement du Québec a annoncé un nouveau règlement visant à protéger les travailleurs étrangers temporaires contre les pratiques douteuses de recruteurs, d’agences de placement de personnel et d’employeurs. En vertu des nouvelles mesures, les agences de placement et celles qui recrutent des travailleurs étrangers temporaires auront besoin d’un permis pour pouvoir fonctionner. Les agences […]
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People from around the globe have deemed the Canadian brand one of the best in the world. This year Canada ranked third out of 50 countries on the Anholt-Ipsos Nation Brands Index, up from fifth place overall in 2018. Only France and top-ranked Germany scored higher than Canada. The rankings were based on 20,035 online […]
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The Government of Canada issued 3,600 invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence to Express Entry candidates in a new draw held November 27. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required in this draw was 471. This is a reduction of one point from the previous Express Entry draw held on November 13, which […]
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It’s common knowledge that immigrants who are highly proficient in English and/or French have stronger odds of integrating into Canada’s labour force and society. Canada’s immigration system reflects this reality with language proficiency standards for obtaining permanent residence and Canadian citizenship. The Express Entry system is a case in point. Launched in 2015 to manage […]
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The latest draw through Alberta’s Express Entry-aligned immigrant nominee stream turned out 148 invitations to apply for a provincial nomination for Canadian permanent residence. Express Entry candidates selected in the November 6 draw needed a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of at least 400 to receive an invitation, among other requirements. The federal Express Entry […]
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Manitoba issued 230 invitations to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence in its 77th Manitoba Expression of Interest (EOI) draw on November 21. This latest draw issued invitations to candidates in the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)’s Skilled Worker in Manitoba Category, Skilled Worker Overseas Category and International Education immigration streams. The 230 LAAs […]
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Pour lire cet article en français, cliquez ici. Quebec issued a total of 162 invitations to apply for selection under the Quebec Skilled Worker Program, after holding two draws in October. Details of the October 23 and October 29 draws were released November 22. On October 23, Quebec invited 89 people to apply for permanent […]
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Le ministre de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI) a invité 162 personnes à lui présenter une demande de sélection dans le cadre du Programme régulier des travailleurs qualifiés du Québec (PRTQ) lors de deux exercices d’invitations tenus au mois d’octobre. Les détails des exercices d’invitations qui ont eu lieu le 23 octobre et le […]
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Canada’s private sector continued to experience historically high job vacancies in the third quarter of 2019, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business reports. The federation’s latest Help Wanted Report shows that roughly 433,000 private-sector jobs went unfulfilled in the third quarter 0f 2019, around 1,500 more than the second quarter, and 15,000 more than the […]
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Canada’s smallest province just held one of its largest draws of the year. On November 21, Prince Edward Island (PEI) issued 171 invitations to immigration candidates in its Express Entry, Labour Impact and Business Impact categories. This is the province’s second-largest draw this year after its February 21 draw, which rendered a total of 199 […]
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The City of Toronto’s first refugee shelter is now open thanks, in part, to two Iranian-Canadian immigrants. Hamid and Hessam Ghadaki work for the development company that purchased the old Toronto Hydro building in 2018. Though they could have leased the space to more profitable ventures, lending the space to house refugees is a cause […]
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Pour lire cet article en français, cliquez ici. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has named Marco Mendicino as Canada’s next Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship. A descendant of Italian immigrants to Canada, Mendicino represents the riding of Eglinton-Lawrence in Toronto, Ontario. The 46 year old has an extensive background in law and worked for nearly […]
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Le premier ministre Justin Trudeau a nommé Marco Mendicino au poste de ministre de l’Immigration, des Réfugiés et de la Citoyenneté du Canada. Marco Mendicino est descendant d’immigrants italiens et il représente la circonscription d’Eglinton-Lawrence à Toronto, en Ontario. Âgé de 46 ans, Mendicino possède une vaste expérience en droit et a travaillé pendant près de […]
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A new Statistics Canada study that shows fewer recent immigrants are gaining Canadian citizenship is cause for concern, but improvements are on the horizon. Becoming a citizen is one of the defining life moments of Canada’s immigrants. It marks the end of their newcomer journey and the beginning of their journey as a Canadian with […]
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Canada’s anticipated Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot is finally opening to applications. Once fully operational, the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) will allow employers in 11 participating communities in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia to recruit eligible foreign workers. Candidates who are recommended by a participating community will be able to apply […]
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The children of immigrants are helping increase the general level of education in Canada, a new study shows. A Statistics Canada study of the 10-year outcomes of children who were aged 13 to 17 in 2006 found that the children of immigrants were better educated than those with Canadian-born parents. “In Canada, contrary to several […]
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Pour lire cet article en français, cliquez ici. Manitoba is opening its doors to help prospective immigrants build stronger ties to francophone communities in the province. The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) is accepting requests from bilingual francophone candidates interested in conducting a pre-arranged, “exploratory” visit to the province. These visits allow potential Skilled Worker […]
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Le Manitoba lance une initiative pour aider les travailleurs étrangers qualifiés à tisser des liens plus étroits avec les communautés francophones de la province. Le Programme des candidats de la province du Manitoba (PCM) accepte les demandes de candidats francophones bilingues qui voudraient effectuer une visite « exploratoire » organisée par la province. Ces visites permettent aux […]
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