From October 1, 2023, Ontario, Manitoba, and four other Canadian provinces are set to increase their minimum wage rates. The minimum wage in Canada has increased to $16.65 per hour. ESDC had reported earlier that around 26000 Canadians earned less than $15,55 per hour. The anticipated rise in minimum wage rates in October 2023 may benefit...
Are you planning to attain Canadian citizenship, however, you were born in a foreign land to Canadian citizens? If yes, then you must be thinking about whether you’re eligible for Canadian citizenship by descent or not. Mostly, an individual is eligible for Canadian citizenship by descent if one of their parents is a Canadian citizen at...
The recent strike that impacted over 155,000 public servants in Canada, including those at Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), has come to an end. The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the Federal Government have reached a tentative agreement, bringing relief to those affected by the strike. The strike began on April 19, with PSAC members...
On April 25, the Canadian province of British Columbia held its fourth Skills Immigration draw. In this BC PNP draw, the province issued 168 invitations to eligible candidates from the BC PNP pool under three categories: Tech, Childcare, and Healthcare. This round of PNP invitations was the fourth of its kind in the month of...
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has held its eleventh all-program Express Entry draw of 2023 and issued 3500 invitations to apply (ITAs) to applicants with a minimum comprehensive ranking system (CRS) score of 483. The all-program draw includes candidates from the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), and the Federal Skilled Trades Program...
As a newcomers in Canada, it’s definitely daunting to navigate through various settlement services available to assist one through the new life. In 2023, Canada targets to invite 465,000 new immigrants into the country. This influx in the number is essential for the Canadian economy and demography of the world’s second-largest nation. This target seems...
On April 20, 2023, the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program conducted its sixth invitation round of the year. A total of 189 Invitations to Apply (ITA) were issued, including 180 invitations under the Labor & Express Entry stream and 9 invitations with a minimum score of 72 under the Business Work Permit Entrepreneur stream....
Are you planning to move to Canada and looking to apply for skilled worker immigration programs? Then you must know about the language test requirements for Canadian immigration. Successfully completing a language test is essential to showcase that you qualify for the language requirements of the skilled worker program. Here, we will highlight all the...
Every country has a lively discussion about healthcare. Particularly in Canada, the healthcare system is one of the most frequently discussed. The government funds Canada’s health care system, which is staffed by private organisations. Every doctor in a province manages the insurance claim with the provincial insurer. Private clinics are available in Canada, but they...
