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Manitoba PNP holds biggest draw of the year

Manitoba invited 419 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on December 17. This is the most invitations that the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) has sent out this entire year. Skilled workers and international graduates were invited to apply to one of the following three immigration streams: Skilled Workers in Manitoba, International Education […]

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Dr. Ted Hewitt reappointed as President of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada

Today, the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced the reappointment of Dr. Ted Hewitt as President of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC). Dr. Hewitt’s reappointment will be effective March 1, 2021, for a period of three years.

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Canadian immigration policy ranked among top five in the world

Canada got the fourth highest score in a recent survey that ranks the policy performance of 52 countries. The Migration Integration Policy Index (MIPEX) is a comprehensive international benchmark for integration policies. These government policies affect how easily newcomers can find jobs, access language and education opportunities, develop a sense of belonging, and grow to […]

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Canada to delay parents and grandparents 2020 immigration lottery

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is delaying its Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) 2020 immigration lottery until early 2021. The lottery was planned to take place by the end of this month, but a number of factors including the global coronavirus pandemic will cause a delay. IRCC opened the PGP 2020 expression of interest […]

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How Canadians can sponsor their spouse from abroad

Most times Canadians need to be in Canada in order to sponsor their spouse or common-law partner for permanent residence, but not always. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) allows Canadian citizens to apply to sponsor their spouses, common-law partners, dependent children and conjugal partners from abroad. However, they have to prove that they will […]

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The top 5 Canadian immigration stories of 2020

2020 has been quite the year. The coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc around the world, but there is plenty of reason for hope. Numerous coronavirus vaccines have been developed and vaccination campaigns are underway around the world including here in Canada. Explore your Canadian immigration options The start of the year was largely uneventful for […]

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Latest B.C. Tech Pilot draw issues 92 invitations

B.C. issued invitations to immigration candidates through the Express Entry BC (EEBC) and Skills Immigration (SI) streams on December 15. The EEBC stream is for candidates with a valid profile in the federal government’s Express Entry system, which is Canada’s main pathway for skilled immigrants who are hoping to obtain Canadian permanent residence. The SI stream is […]

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Federal and provincial investments support exporters across Atlantic Canada

The Government of Canada and the four Atlantic Provinces today announced a total investment of more than $4.8 million in 14 new projects to help Atlantic Canadian exporters increase production, create jobs, regain markets and return to a healthier, safer and more prosperous future. The projects support the development of tools and resources to help Atlantic Canadian exporters find new ways of marketing and selling their products to buyers and consumers around the world.

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Canada Summer Jobs 2021 Employer Application Process Launches Next Week

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on young Canadians who are trying to find work. Employers also face challenges when recruiting and hiring workers while adapting to the realities of the pandemic. That’s why the Government of Canada continues to take action to provide good job opportunities for youth and to support employers across Canada

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Backgrounder: Canada Summer Jobs 2021

Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) is part of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy, which is the Government of Canada’s commitment to help young people—particularly those facing barriers to employment—get the information and gain the skills, work experience and abilities they need to transition successfully into the labour market. CSJ is delivered by Employment and Social Development Canada.

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