The Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently conducted its thirteenth Express Entry draw of 2023, extending invitations to 4,800 candidates. This all-program draw marked a significant milestone in the immigration process, as it encompassed candidates from all three programs managed under the Express Entry application management system. With a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS)...
Citizenship is a major milestone for people who are looking to settle in Canada, permanently. It also symbolizes the integration into the Canadian culture and acceptance of the rights and responsibilities of being a Canadian. Each year, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada celebrate citizenship week to glorify the essence of Canadian identity. Citizenship Week 2023...
Recently, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)has revealed its plan to commence a new approach to processing work permits for foreign workers. This potential change, as per an Access to Information Request (ATIP) obtained by CIC News, aims to expedite the application process for individuals who already hold a Canadian work permit and seek to...
On April 27th, the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) released a report highlighting the prospects of homeownership in the prairie provinces for the next three years. This report provides a significant understanding of the housing supply and cost outlook. National Housing Outlook The report describes the current housing market, revealing that the existing housing...
On May 16, 2023, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) conducted another Skills Immigration draw of the month, issuing 202 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to eligible Skilled Workers and International Graduates in the pool. This draw saw a total of 162 candidates being invited in a General Draw and 40 candidates in a...
Canada is experiencing a significant surge in the number of parents and grandparents immigrating to Canada under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). According to the latest data, there is a remarkable rise in arrivals that indicates at the growing interest among Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their family members. In recent times,...
International Nurses Day is celebrated annually on May 12th in Canada. The day is dedicated to recognizing the efforts and contributions of nurses toward ensuring that Canadians receive top-notch healthcare. However, the healthcare system has been experiencing a shortage of nurses for several years, which has become more pronounced in recent times with the COVID-19...
Canada’s federal government has recently announced its new Action Plan for Official Languages 2023-2028, with an emphasis on boosting Francophone immigration to Canada. The new action plan aims at allocating $1.4 billion over the next five years to promote official languages. This latest investment makes it the largest ever fund provided by the Canadian government...
The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently held the twelfth Express Entry draw of 2023. A total of 589 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued in a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) specific draw, where candidates are already in the Express Entry pool but have also received a provincial nomination. This is the fourth PNP-specific draw of 2023,...
