In a recent survey conducted by Maru Public Opinion, 48% of Canadians who took the survey said “that they are not confident in their ability to distinguish … online/social media content generated by AI [Artificial Intelligence] versus content created by humans.” On a larger level, this number is notable because it suggests that almost half of Canadians […]
IRCC to accept caregiver pilot program applications for 2024
On January 1st, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will reset the cap and begin accepting applications for two caregiver pilot programs: The Home Childcare Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot: Direct to Permanent Residence category. These programs are specifically for applicants with work experience in caregiving. Both pilot programs were launched in 2019 and are set […]
Canadian federal court rules on avoiding a misrepresentation finding by disclosing relevant information in other part of application
In 2020, Mohammed Shareef, a citizen of India, filed for a work permit application seeking to accompany his wife to Canada for the duration of her studies. This was Shareef’s second work permit application. His previous application was filed in 2019 but refused based on concerns about the authenticity of the spousal relationship. Shareef stated that he […]
Four Canadian provinces invite candidates in latest PNP results
British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Prince Edward Island have nominated candidates in the most recent Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw results. Provinces nominate candidates through the PNP if they judge that the candidate will be able to integrate easily into the local workforce and contribute to the provincial economy. Receiving a PNP nomination means that a candidate […]
Newcomers to Canada are more likely to be in unaffordable housing situations
A recent study from Statistics Canada found that 1 in 6 newcomers rents their accommodation, and those who have arrived more recently are having a harder time finding affordable housing than immigrants who have been in Canada longer. The study defines unaffordable housing as situations where more than 30% of pre-tax household income is spent on shelter […]
Canada ranks #1 as world’s dream work destination
According to a recent study by the British company Givetastic, Canada stands out as the global frontrunner when it comes to work destinations.By analyzing the average monthly search volume for matching term keywords like “jobs” and “work”, and using translation where necessary, Givetastic determined the dream destinations to work abroad for almost every country. Surveying individuals across […]
What to expect from Canadian immigration in 2024
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has begun initiating a variety of changes that will affect all newcomers to Canada in 2024. As announced in the Immigration Levels Plan for 2024-2026, Canada aims to welcome a total of 485,000 permanent residents (PRs) in 2024. Alongside this increased level of immigration, Canada is expected to launch updates […]
Comparing Canada’s immigration targets with other top destinations for newcomers
As revealed by Canada’s latest Immigration Levels Plan, released by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on November 1 this year, Canada intends to welcome a significant number of immigrants over the next several years. Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan is an annual release from IRCC that outlines the number of new permanent residents Canada aims to welcome in each of […]
Annual report shows food prices will rise, but less than they did in 2023
Canadians and newcomers can expect to pay more for food in 2024.Researchers from Dalhousie University, the University of Guelph, the University of Saskatchewan, and the University of British Columbia say that the average family of four in Canada will pay $16,297.20 for food in 2024, which is an increase of up to $701.79 from last […]
Learn more about Ontario’s many cities beyond Toronto
Ontario is the most popular immigration destination for new permanent residents. In 2022, 42.2% of new permanent residents chose Ontario as their initial destination in Canada. ital of the province of Ontario. Toronto remains the most popular city for newcomers in Canada, and more than 128,000 new permanent residents came to Toronto in 2022. In comparison, Montreal, which […]
