Quebec Premier François Legault is holding to his government’s plans to increase economic immigration and prioritize skilled workers and entrepreneurs. In a recent interview published in the French-language newspaper Le Devoir, Legault reiterated his government’s goal of admitting between 49,500 and 52,500 immigrants by 2022 and that, of this number, 65 per cent would be […]

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Canada admitted more than 92,000 new permanent residents through its Express Entry system in 2018 — an increase of 41 per cent over the year before, a new federal government report shows. The findings are contained in Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)’s 2018 year-end report for the Express Entry system, which was released July […]

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This year’s Canada Day celebrations felt a little different, like it was more possible – and more important — to celebrate the nation’s diversity and Canada’s welcoming reputation. [Read more…] © 2019 CICNews All Rights Reserved

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Pour lire cet article en français, cliquez ici. Quebec will soon begin issuing its first invitations to Quebec Skilled Worker Program candidates who have registered an Expression of Interest through its online Arrima portal, the province’s Immigration Minister says. Arrima was introduced last year to receive Expressions of Interest (EOIs) to Quebec’s main skilled worker […]

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Le Québec lancera bientôt ses premières invitations aux candidats du Programme des travailleurs qualifiés du Québec qui ont enregistré une déclaration d’intérêt dans son portail en ligne Arrima, a déclaré le ministre de l’Immigration de la province. Arrima, le système en ligne de gestion des demandes d’immigration du Programme des travailleurs qualifiés du Québec (PRTQ), […]

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Manitoba invited 450 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for Canadian permanent residence in an Expression of Interest draw held June 20.  The invitations, known as Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs), went to candidates in the Skilled Workers in Manitoba, Skilled Workers Overseas and International Education streams. All three streams are part […]

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Pour lire cet article en français, cliquez ici. Quebec Skilled Worker Program candidates who receive an invitation to apply for a Quebec Selection Certificate will now only have 60 calendar days to file a complete application, the province’s government announced June 26.   The new deadline cuts 30 days from the previous deadline of 90 days.  A […]

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Les candidats du Programme des travailleurs qualifiés du Québec qui reçoivent une invitation à présenter une demande de Certificat de sélection du Québec n’auront plus que 60 jours pour présenter une demande complète, a annoncé le gouvernement provincial le 26 juin.  Le nouveau délai réduit de 30 jours le délai précédent de 90 jours. Une […]

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The Government of Canada invited 3,350 Express Entry candidates to apply for Canadian permanent residence in a new draw held June 26.  The cut-off score in today’s draw was 462, which is three points lower than the previous draw held June 12. This was the second consecutive draw to see the cut-off score decrease since […]

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Canada’s Immigration Minister, Ahmed Hussen, played up the positive impact of immigrants and refugees on the country and its economy in an address this week to international immigration experts gathered in the nation’s capital city, Ottawa. Hussen said the theme for this year’s International Metropolis Conference, “The Promise of Migration,” was “exactly the kind of […]

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Canada’s gateway to the Pacific, British Columbia, is the country’s third largest province by size and population. It plays host to the vibrant city of Vancouver, as well as a lush, rugged interior dotted by charming small and medium-sized towns.  Recognizing the importance of immigration to its population growth and economic development, British Columbia has […]

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The province of Prince Edward Island invited 113 candidates in its Express Entry, Labour Impact and Business Impact immigration categories in a new draw held June 20.  Prince Edward Island, or PEI, holds monthly invitation rounds for immigration candidates who meet labour market needs in the province. Candidates who receive an invitation through PEI’s Express […]

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A new draw from Saskatchewan’s International Skilled Worker pool held June 20 resulted in 479 invitations to immigration candidates with work experience in one of five targeted occupations.  The International Skilled Worker category is part of the  Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP), which allows the province to nominate foreign workers for Canadian permanent residence. The […]

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Canada could increase the number of refugees it accepts each year by channelling those with employable skills through the country’s economic-class immigration programs.  Ahmed Hussen, Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, said Thursday on the occasion of World Refugee Day that he would like to “massively” accelerate a pilot launched last year that links […]

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The recent passage of controversial immigration reforms in Quebec stand in stark contrast to news from Canada’s other provinces, which are slated to welcome an increasing number of newcomers over the next three years through the Provincial Nominee Program. Known as the PNP, the program allows participating provinces and territories to nominate a specified number […]

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Canada is now accepting applications to its two new caregiver immigration pilots.  The Home Child Care Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot replace the Caring for Children and Caring for People with High Medical Needs pilots and provide eligible caregivers with a pathway to permanent residence once they’ve acquired two years of Canadian work […]

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The number of job vacancies in Canada rose again in the first three months of 2019 compared to the same period in 2018, with increases reported in six provinces and the territory of Nunavut.  Job vacancies in the first quarter of 2019 hit 506,000, an increase of 44,000 over the same period in 2018, making […]

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Pour lire cet article en français, cliquez ici. The Government of Quebec’s controversial immigration reforms were passed by the province’s National Assembly over the weekend, officially cancelling around 16,000 unprocessed applications to the Quebec Skilled Worker Program.  Known as Bill 9, the legislation was introduced in February and proposed the immediate termination of pending applications to […]

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Les réformes controversées du gouvernement du Québec en matière d’immigration ont été adoptées par l’Assemblée nationale de la province au cours de la fin de semaine, annulant officiellement environ 16 000 demandes non traitées dans le cadre du Programme des travailleurs qualifiés du Québec.  Le projet de loi, connu sous le nom de projet de […]

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The Government of Canada has named 11 Canadian communities that have been selected to take part in its new Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot.  The pilot is designed to help smaller rural and remote communities attract foreign workers of various skill levels and provide them with permanent residence. Canada’s rural communities employ over four million […]

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A Canadian team made up mainly of foreign players and cheered on by thousands of immigrants is now the best in professional basketball.  Last night saw the Toronto Raptors take their first National Basketball Association (NBA) title by defeating the six-time champion Golden State Warriors in six games. The Raptors’ championship run garnered almost as […]

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The Government of Canada this week marked the two-year anniversary of its Global Skills Strategy, which has welcomed nearly 24,000 highly skilled foreign workers through its flagship Global Talent Stream.  The Global Talent Stream provides Canadian employers with easier access to temporary foreign workers with experience in 13 occupational categories in fields such as Information […]

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Canada’s private sector job vacancy rate reached another record in the first three months of 2019 with the highest number of unfilled jobs reported in Quebec, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business says in a new update.  The federation reports a total of 435,000 jobs sat vacant for at least four months across Canada during […]

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A new Express Entry draw held June 12 invited 3,350 candidates to apply for Canadian permanent residence. The cut-off score in today’s draw was 465, a five-point decrease from the previous draw’s minimum score of 470. Canada’s Express Entry system manages the pool of candidates for the Federal Skilled Worker Class, Federal Skilled Trades Class and Canadian Experience […]

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Manitoba issued 209 invitations to apply for a provincial nomination for Canadian permanent residence to immigration candidates in a draw held June 7.  The invitations, known as Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs), went to candidates in the Skilled Workers in Manitoba, Skilled Workers Overseas and International Education streams. Invitations issued in the June 7 […]

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