For its 2023 pool, International Experience Canada (IEC) is accepting applications. In January 2016, it was announced that the International Exchange Council would expand its program intake to a maximum of 90,000 applicants from partner countries, beginning in 2023. This will provide close to 90,000 people from partner countries an opportunity to work and travel...
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Ontario, British Columbia, and Manitoba Issued ITAs for Provincial Nomination
During their most recent rounds of provincial nominee programs (PNPs), Ontario, British Columbia, and Manitoba have issued invitations to apply to candidates who have been selected through the most recent rounds of PNPs. A provincial nomination program (PNP) is one of the most important steps in the process of gaining permanent residence in Canada. All...
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The First Express Entry Draw of 2023 Invited 5,500 Candidates
As part of the Express Entry program, Canada held its first draw of the year today and the first since November 23. There were 5,500 candidates invited by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) whose Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores were at least 507. All of these programs operate through the Express Entry system and...
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An IRCC Audit Recommends Creating Clear Guidelines for Pilot Programs
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released an internal memo on July 18, 2022, recommending implementing clear guidelines for the creation of pilot programs following an internal audit conducted by the Internal Audit and Accountability Branch of IRCC last March. A total of 11 pilot programs have been established since April 2013. Of these, one...
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IRCC Announces Additional Funds for Racialized Newcomer Women Pilot Program
With the Racialized Women Newcomers Pilot Program, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) intend to support 10 projects with $5.8 million. As part of a 16-day awareness campaign about ending gender-based violence against women, the announcement was made in Halifax on December 9. A pilot program for racialized newcomer women was launched in 2018 and...
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Canadian Employment Rose by Over 100,000 in December 2022
As per Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey (December 2022), employment in Canada rose 0.5 percentage points (+104,000 jobs), while the national unemployment rate fell to 5.0% (-0.1% month-over-month. Canadian Employment Trends It is not uncommon for immigrants to come to this country in search of higher-paying, more stable jobs. A study conducted by the Canadian...
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International Mobility Program vs. Temporary Foreign Worker Program
A foreign national seeking to come to Canada has more than 100 different options. Many of these fall under two general programs: The Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) and the International Mobility Program (IMP). In spite of the fact that both the TFWP and the IMP are designed to aid Canada’s economic growth, their stated...
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In 2022, Canada Welcomed More Than 437,000 Immigrants
IRCC announced today that Canada exceeded its target for permanent resident admissions in 2022, breaking a record. The IRCC stated in a Tweet that Canada welcomed 437,000 new immigrants last year. This is higher than the target they had set at 431,645 new immigrants and marks an all-time record for Canadian permanent residence admissions in...
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Immigration Developments in 2022
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada’s immigration system saw many important developments in 2022. This year, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) continued to assess Canada’s economic and societal needs through immigration, leading to many important developments that may impact the country’s immigration system in 2023. The Immigration Levels Plan In November, IRCC...