One of the most unique features of Canada’s immigration system is that the provinces are free to create nomination programs and streams with eligibility conditions for foreign workers based on their unique needs and requirements. The Rural & Northern Immigration pilot program is a significant development that goes a step further and permits rural communities...
Quebec and Ontario account for more than 85 percent of all the Covid-19 cases in Canada and unemployment rates for April 2020 for these two provinces have risen significantly. Further, the two provinces have witnessed the biggest fall in number of hours worked between February and April 2020. Yet, this doesn’t mean the economic impact...
Canada has released its immigration levels plan for 2020-2022 and is well set on achieving the ambitious target of new permanent residents accounting for one percent of the country’s population by the year 2022. The 2019 to 2021 plan targeted a million immigrants in three years with close around 60 percent entering Canada through economic...
For an ambitious youngster, a foreign degree is rarely an isolated decision just about the degree. Often, it is the first step towards the goal of a getting a job and becoming a permanent resident of the same country. This means the study destination you choose must not only offer quality education but must also...
Canada has always been an immigrant-friendly nation but some provinces have been more successful in attracting immigrant talent as compared to others. Atlantic Immigration Pilot program (AIPP) is the one to credit. Historically, the Atlantic provinces have attracted fewer immigrants, which is why, as compared to other provinces, the four provinces of Nova Scotia, New...
Canada is fast becoming the preferred foreign destination for Indian professionals seeking immigration as well as Indian students seeking to secure a better future through a foreign degree. Canada Immigration for Indian Citizens is easier than the other alternatives. Numbers Paint a Clear Picture The number of Indian citizens qualifying for Canadian permanent residence has...
Canada’s provinces are likely to focus on more immigrant nursing professionals even as the country stares at a sharp mismatch between risking nursing job vacancies and stagnant employment in the sector. The nurse shortage in Canada has brought fantastic opportunity for foreign professionals. Where are the Nursing Professionals in Canada? A 2017 report by Employment...
A combination of immigration-friendly policies, a steady increase in the entry of skilled workers from India, Vietnam, and other countries, and a chaotic immigration setup in the US has made Canada the preferred destination for skilled immigrants from across the globe. However, a low CRS score in Canada in 2021, under the Express Entry application...
On January 30, British Columbia held a new round of invitations to entrepreneurs under British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). In total, 19 invitations have been issued and a minimum score was 109 points.
