The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)—a part of the Economist Group—has recently published their Global Liveability Index scores for the year 2023. Among the top 10 most liveable cities were three Canadian ones—with Canada boasting more spots in the top 10 than any other country. Specifically, these were: Vancouver in fifth place, Calgary in seventh place (tied with […]
Police certificates are a key part of confirming that applicants to many Canadian immigration programs are admissible to Canada before they enter the country.Express Entry is Canada’s largest federal immigration pathway, introduced in 2015 to help Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) bring more skilled workers to this country. By offering permanent residence (PR) in Canada to […]
On December 7, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) made several announcements regarding Canada’s international student program.Among them, the department has confirmed that it will not be offering any additional extensions to Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) holders. IRCC has offered PGWP work permit extensions three times over recent years. It introduced the measure following labour market disruptions caused by […]
Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently made impactful announcements regarding international students in Canada, many of which will come into effect January 1st, 2024. Considering these announcements, students hoping to apply for their Canadian study permit may find some advantages in taking a simple step: submitting their study permit application in December 2023. Read on […]
If you’re new to Canada, one of the first financial choices you may make is selecting a credit card.Credit cards offer a convenient way to manage your spending and build your credit history. However, with so many options available, it’s essential to understand the basics and choose the right card for your needs. In this […]
Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has opened the 2024 International Experience Canada (IEC) pool.The IEC is a work permit program that allows youth that are citizens of countries that have bilateral Youth Mobility Arrangements with Canada, to temporarily reside and work in Canada. This year’s intake will allow close to 90,000 applicants from over 30 countries the opportunity to gain […]
As many newcomers to Canada arrive here from countries with warmer weather patterns than we see in this country, this article will prepare newcomers with five essential tips and tricks to stay safe during the cold winter months. Canada’s winters are a fun time for many newcomers to Canada, as it is often an opportunity […]
Canada is home to hundreds of thousands of international students, with the country housing one of the biggest in-flows of student migration in the world.International students in Canada can receive an internationally recognised standard of education, in an overwhelmingly immigrant friendly country. However, they can simultaneously face more barriers to entry, due to higher premiums they […]
Certain occupations that Quebec employers hire for are exempt from the requirement to advertise the position for which they are hiring foreign workers.Typically, the process for temporarily hiring a foreign national to work in Canada involves the submission of a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). LMIAs are documents that employers seek from the government to verify that […]
Once an individual has applied for permanent residence (PR) and received a confirmation of permanent residence (COPR), they are still required to do a landing and receive a PR card to fully complete the process, in becoming a confirmed permanent resident of Canada. to the country—or as “soft landings”, where new PRs simply land in Canada to complete the process of […]
