Canadian provinces regularly nominate candidates under their Provincial Nominee Programs in order to give them the opportunity to become Canadian permanent residents. Over the last week, Manitoba and BC released the results of new Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws, and Ontario provided details of draws held during the month of May. Most Canadian provinces and territories (with […]
A look at the latest PNP draw results in BC, Manitoba and Ontario
Canadian provinces regularly nominate candidates under their Provincial Nominee Programs in order to give them the opportunity to become Canadian permanent residents. Over the last week, Manitoba and BC released the results of new Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws, and Ontario provided details of draws held during the month of May. Most Canadian provinces and territories (with […]
Ontario held 2 PNP draws in May
Ontario’s PNP draw results were withheld during the provincial election. Ontario held two Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws in May, according to a spokesperson from the provincial government. Last month, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) had paused releasing draw info during the provincial government election, which ended on June 2. CIC News obtained the information through a media […]
Canada set to welcome over 500,000 newcomers this summer
With pandemic travel restrictions largely lifted, the coast is clear for Canada to welcome high levels of immigrants, international students, and temporary foreign workers over the coming months. Upon imposing COVID travel restrictions in March 2020, Canada prevented many newcomers from being able to enter the country. There were some exceptions, such as those […]
LGBTQ2+ couples can pass down Canadian citizenship to their foreign-born children
In 2020, Canada made it so legal parents can pass down citizenship to their foreign-born children, a move that made the Citizenship Act more equal. une is Pride Month, a time to celebrate diversity in gender and sexuality and recognize the unique struggles faced by marginalized groups. Although Canadian law now stipulates it is illegal […]
Financial assistance now available for Ukrainians in Canada
Ukrainians arriving in Canada can now apply to receive financial assistance. Ukrainians and their family members in Canada may now be eligible for a one-time payment of $3,000 per adult and $1,500 per child age 17 and under. The funding is meant for Ukrainians with a valid Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET). Applications must be […]
Canada wants to change Express Entry: A look at the pros and cons
ANALYSIS: The Canadian government is set to make a major change to Express Entry that would allow IRCC to invite anyone it wants. Here’s a look at the pros and cons. The Canadian government is set to make the biggest reform to Express Entry since it introduced the application management system in January 2015. […]
Canada’s PNP immigration results for May 2022
A look back at last month’s Provincial Nominee Program updates and draw results from across the country. Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) issued over 1,400 invitations to apply for provincial nomination in May. The PNP is an immigration program jointly administered by the federal, provincial, and territorial governments. It offers Canadian provinces and territories the opportunity to […]
How to get permanent residence with the Canadian Experience Class
The Canadian Experience Class was introduced in 2008 as a pathway for newcomers with work experience in Canada to gain permanent residency. The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) is a popular option for temporary foreign workers and international graduates who want to become permanent residents of Canada. It is one of three economic class immigration programs managed through the Express Entry system. […]
Canada reports over 1 million job vacancies
A Statistics Canada report reveals job vacancies are reaching all-time highs in Canada. Canadian employers were actively seeking to fill more than one million vacant positions at the beginning of March 2022, according to Statistics Canada’s latest report on job vacancies, payroll, and earnings. The number of job vacancies in Canada reached a record-high of 1,012,900 in March, […]
