According to Statistics Canada’s latest Labour Force Survey, employment in Canada stayed relatively the same in February 2023 following two monthly increases in December 2022 and January 2023. The unemployment rate remained unchanged at 5.0%, which is just shy of the record-low 4.9% that was seen in the summer of 2022. There were just over...
Canada is known for being a progressive country with a strong commitment to human rights and equality for all. While women in Canada have the same rights and freedoms as men, there are still significant gaps in how women, especially immigrant women, are represented in the country’s workforce. According to data from Statistics Canada in...
A Lesson in Avoiding Misrepresentation in Canadian Immigration Applications. The case of Ting Li, a Chinese citizen who applied for a work permit in Canada, sheds light on the importance of providing accurate and truthful information in immigration applications. Ting had previously obtained a temporary resident visa (TRV) to be with her children who were...
Canada is one of the most attractive destinations for international students, and it’s not hard to see why. With a high standard of living, top-notch universities, and excellent quality of life, Canada is a dream location for many students. In this article, we’ll be discussing the top part-time jobs available to international students in Canada,...
Every year in March, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) participates in the Canadian Government’s Fraud Prevention Month to raise awareness about the fraud experienced by newcomers to Canada and how they can protect themselves. Canada’s immigration process is intricate, and it’s not uncommon for prospective immigrants to seek professional help. However, there are fraudulent...
Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) are a popular way for candidates to immigrate to Canada. They allow provinces and territories to nominate candidates who have the skills and experience needed to meet the needs of their labour markets. British Columbia, Alberta, and Prince Edward Island are among the provinces that have recently invited candidates under their...
The Canadian government has launched a new initiative called “An Immigration System for Canada’s Future” to help create an immigration system that is “strong, easy to navigate, and adaptive to change”. In a press release, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that this program would focus on gathering public opinion and ideas to ensure...
IRCC held the sixth Express Entry draw of 2023. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued invitations to 667 candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 748. This was the fourth program-specific draw of 2023 following the results of the PNP-only draw on February 15. Three of the program-specific draws have been...
Canada welcomed over 437,000 new permanent residents (PRs) in 2022, according to data released by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). This marks a nearly eight percent increase from the previous year and is the second consecutive year that Canada has exceeded its stated immigration target. This feat has been achieved by Canada only three...
