Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that it will be providing funding through the Economic Mobility Pilot Program (EMPP) to several partner organizations. Over the next few years, the program will admit 2,000 skilled refugees to Canada to help with shortages in specific, high demand sectors. Immigration Minister Sean Fraser made the announcement […]

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In an email to CIC News, an Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) spokesperson has confirmed that there have been IT issues in the Express Entry system following the implementation of National Occupation Classification (NOC) 2021. This includes Express Entry candidates who are in the Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP). While IRCC says the department is […]

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Starting in 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will use new authorities to hold Express Entry draws that invite candidates based on specific attributes rather than their overall CRS score. The expected changes to Express Entry were made possible by Bill C-19 which received Royal Assent, or passed in both houses of parliament, on […]

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With its own set of selection criteria, distinct programs, and the ability to select its skilled workers from abroad— Quebec today holds more power than any other province in terms of its ability to influence its immigration. In 1995 the Francophone province almost voted to become an independent state within Canada; with a modest 0.58% […]

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Statistics Canada recently released its report on the education level among Canada’s workforce. Canada ranked first among all G7 nations (including the United States of America, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany, and Japan) in terms of the share of working age (25 – 64 years) population who held a college or university credential or […]

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Saskatchewan signed a Provincial Nominee Program agreement with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in 1998. The Saskatchewan Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), officially the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP), was created to address provincial economic and labour market needs through immigration. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Saskatchewan is one of Canada’s Prairie […]

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In March 2022, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released a public opinion research report surrounding the International Experience Canada (IEC) program. This report compiled the opinions of over 2,500 Canadian youth and over 1,000 Canadian parents (acquired through a quantitative survey), plus an additional 108 youth and 39 parents questioned via bulletin board to […]

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British Columbia, Quebec, Manitoba, and Prince Edward Island have issued invitations to apply to candidates through provincial immigration programs this week. Most Canadian provinces and territories (except for Quebec and Nunavut) operate their own PNPs. Through these programs, interested candidates may be invited to apply for provincial nomination. Receiving a provincial nomination can be advantageous […]

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New data obtained from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reports that Canada’s immigration backlog has dropped to just over 2.2 million. In an email to CIC News, IRCC provided updated data, which is current as of December 2. The inventory across all lines of business has progressed as follows since July 2021: November 3, […]

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The Quebec Immigration Plan for 2023, released on December 8, shows that the province could admit up to 52,500 new permanent residents in 2023. This target is precisely the same as the immigration plan for 2022. Most new admissions to Quebec in 2023 will come through the province’s economic immigration programs, including the Quebec Skilled Worker […]

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Prior to the launch of the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), the majority of Canada’s immigrants settled in Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia. In the early 1990’s, the Prairie provinces (such as Manitoba and Saskatchewan) and Atlantic provinces (such as New Brunswick and Nova Scotia) were concerned about the low amount of immigration to their regions. […]

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Deciding to leave your home country and immigrate to another is a life-altering decision. If you chose Canada as your new home, there are several immigration pathways to choose from. Canada is always seeking the best and brightest talent from around the globe, with a particular emphasis on skilled workers. It follows that Express Entry […]

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Police certificates demonstrate to Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) that an immigration applicant is admissible to Canada. Each applicant for permanent residence and their family members aged 18 or over, must undergo a security clearance to prove they are not criminally inadmissible. Police Clearance Certificates, also called certificates of non-criminal activity, must be obtained […]

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The economic contributions of Canadian immigrants cannot be understated. They are integral in helping lessen the impact of Canada’s shrinking natural labour force. At the same time, however, Canadian immigrants were disproportionately disadvantaged by the COVID-19 pandemic compared to this country’s Canadian-born population. Job loss due to pandemic lockdowns According to the new report from […]

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On December 5th, 2022, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced a call for proposals to help Internationally Educated Healthcare Professionals (IEHPs) work in Canada’s healthcare sector. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm At today’s press conference, Minister Fraser (on behalf of the honorable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development, […]

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On November 30, 2022, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued a press release reinforcing the value of the country’s relationships with nations in the Indo-Pacific region as it relates to the future of immigration in Canada. A relationship that has been “forged through generations of deep … connections”, the Indo-Pacific region has also more […]

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According to the latest Labour Force Survey (November 2022) released by Statistics Canada, women between 25 and 54 years of age (considered to be of core working age) experienced a rise in employment of 0.4%. Of particular interest, especially after Canada’s most recent Immigration Levels Plan (2023-2025) announced record-high immigration targets over the next several […]

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Toronto has taken 24th place on the list of the 100 best cities to live in the world according to Resonance Consultancy, a British Columbia based marketing consultancy that specializes in branding and marketing for the world’s cities, districts, developments, and destinations. The list ranks global cities with populations of over one million people. The […]

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The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) held both a general and targeted draw on November 28th . Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The province issued 253 invitations to apply (ITAs) for general candidates, and at least 75 ITAs to targeted professions . All provinces (with the exception of Quebec and Nunavut) […]

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Immigration minister Sean Fraser announced on Dec 2nd, 2022 that Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will expand the eligibility of Open Work Permits (OWP) to the spouses of OWP holders. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm What are Open Work Permits? Work permits allow foreign nationals (i.e.: individuals […]

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In the wake of Donald Trump’s 2024 election bid announcement, Canada has once again seen an uptick in immigration interest from the United States. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Citizens from the United States are able to move to, and work in Canada with relative ease, especially under free trade agreements like […]

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Canada’s government will be expanding the applicant pool for the upcoming year of its International Experience Canada (IEC) program. They announced a program opening date of January 9, 2023, at a press conference in Banff, Alberta today. The IEC program allows youth between the ages of 18 and 35 years living in any of Canada’s […]

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In order to be eligible to apply for Canadian citizenship, you must: Be a permanent resident Meet Canada’s physical presence requirement File your taxes (if necessary) Pass a Canadian citizenship test (if you are between ages of 18-54) Prove your language skills (if you are between the ages of 18-54) Schedule a Free Canadian Citizenship […]

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Immigration to Canada is often a huge decision, that brings with it better-quality education, healthcare, earnings, and all-around living standards. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment A 2020 study by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) found that of the applicants granted PR through Express Entry, 95% were established economically (with both high employment rates, […]

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Some foreign nationals looking to work in Canada temporarily can do so without obtaining a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). An LMIA is the labour market test the Canadian government requires when an employer is looking to hire a foreign national due to labour shortages. However, Canada also allows certain foreign nationals to also work […]

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