Residents in Canada are seeing lower rents. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), the country’s national housing authority, has reported declines in asking rents in several major housing markets due to outflows of international students and foreign workers. Softening markets include Toronto, Vancouver, and Calgary. This article will cover key findings from CMHC’s […]
The government has updated the list of regions in which foreign nationals and employers cannot obtain or extend work permits under the low-wage stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). Which CMAs are ineligible as of July 11? Census metropolitan area (CMA) Unemployment rate St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador 7.2 Halifax, Nova Scotia 6.2 […]
To help newcomers get Canadian permanent residency more quickly and easily, we’ve launched CanadaVisa+, a new application accessible over any web browser. Navigating the maze to Canadian Permanent Residency As an aspiring permanent resident, you’ll encounter Canada’s confusing, complex immigration system. How can you possibly navigate the 100+ pathways that lead to permanent residency, when […]
New to Canada and wondering how banking works here? This webinar can help you get started. Banking Basics in Canada: A Newcomer’s Guide to Getting Started Sign up now to secure your spot and submit your banking-related questions! Name* First NameLast Name Email* example@example.com Phone Number Please enter a valid phone number. Country of Residence?* […]
We understand the pressure and nerves that can arise during a high-stakes test like the CELPIP, especially when you’re asked to speak in a second language. To help each of our test takers feel confident and prepared for the speaking component of the CELPIP Test, we’ve created an 8-step guide to help you get ready […]
If you already have Canadian work experience and want to apply for permanent residence (PR) through Express Entry, foreign work experience can significantly boost your chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA). In some cases, the number of points you receive from foreign work experience can be higher than what you would get by […]
Quebeckers will no longer be able to obtain Quebec Selection Certificates (CSQ) to sponsor certain family members for permanent residency. Effective immediately, the province of Quebec will not accept applications for undertakings to sponsor spouses, common-law partners, conjugal partners, or dependent children aged 18 or older. Any applications received will be returned without processing and […]
Francophone immigrants to Canada will soon benefit from increased community support in settling. Over 2025-2026, Canada’s immigration department will operationalize the Welcoming Francophone Communities (WFCs) initiative The WFCs will incorporate 24 francophone and Acadian communities across Canada, aiming to facilitate the settlement and successful integration of francophone immigrants into the country. Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship […]
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 3,000 ITAs in a draw for Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 518; and Created an […]
If you’re not a Canadian citizen, you may be denied entry to Canada if you have a criminal record. If you plan ahead, you may be able to overcome criminal inadmissibility and gain entry to Canada depending on factors such as the nature of your offence(s) and how much time has passed since you’ve completed […]
