In a significant move that has garnered widespread attention, the province of Ontario in Canada has taken a bold step towards supporting the engineering community by removing the Canadian work experience requirement for engineers. This new development aims to facilitate the entry and integration of skilled engineers into the Ontario job market, fostering a more...
In a recent development, IRCC announced a substantial investment in immigrant settlement services. On May 11th, 2023, the IRCC revealed its plan to allocate over $65 million in funding extensions to various service provider organizations throughout Canada. These investments will focus on enhancing settlement services, including pre-arrival assistance, support for racialized newcomer women, and language...
The Critical Worker Pilot program in New Brunswick has garnered significant attention since its launch in November 2022. This program is a collaborative initiative between the New Brunswick government and the federal government of Canada to target skilled newcomers to the province. The program operates under the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NB PNP) and...
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,...
