Canada is celebrating its fifth annual Gender Equality Week. The campaign takes place every year in September. This year the theme is United for Gender Equality: Stronger Together. It aims to increase awareness of the unique identities and to promote inclusivity of all people in Canada regardless of gender, sexual orientation, racial background, or level of education.All government departments in Canada are meant […]
A recent poll by Nanos, a public opinion research agency, shows that support for immigration is wavering in Canada.The poll, which was conducted in partnership with the Globe and Mail, found that since March 2023, Canadians are less supportive of high immigration targets and believe that the number of international students should be limited.The Nanos report shows […]
In many cases, both international students and temporary foreign workers (TFWs) coming to Canada want their family members to accompany them.Fortunately, Canada has made it possible for both work permit and study permit holders (together classified as temporary resident visa (TRV) holders) to bring their family members – including spouses, common-law partners and dependent children – with […]
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has held its second Express Entry draw this week.On September 20, IRCC invited 1,000 candidates in transport occupations to apply for permanent residence. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required to receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) was 435.On September 19, IRCC also issued 3,200 invitations to candidates in an all-program draw. The […]
Canadian permanent residence (PR) offers a chance at a new life in a country that provides an extremely high standard of living, government support, and freedom from discrimination.While Canadian PR is attainable, the process of applying can be daunting, and for most the largest portion of this process entails simply waiting. Even if a candidate receives an invitation […]
A work permit allows a foreign national to work in Canada temporarily. Navigating Canada’s work permit options and process can be difficult. Here are answers to some of the questions asked most often about Canada’s work permit process. 1. How much is the processing fee for a work permit in Canada? The cost for work permits in […]
Over the summer, Canada has remained expensive for both Canadians and newcomers alike. For newcomers especially, this means spending more time saving and establishing a realistic budget before arriving in Canada, whether it is for work, to study or as a permanent resident. Many key indicators over July show that, while some inflation is […]
Fall and the lead-up to the Christmas holiday period are typically busy seasons for developments from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and Canada’s immigration system in general. While there are a lot of moving parts to Canada’s immigration system, there are several key developments to watch for as the year comes to a close. These […]
At the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) in Calgary, international students have come from over 140 countries to pursue higher education in Canada.Accordingly, SAIT is one of the most globally diverse schools in this country, a vital characteristic of many of Canada’s best post-secondary educational institutions. The importance of global diversification within post-secondary institutions […]
The housing crisis in Canada has reached a peak this year.A report released in June by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) shows that over 22 million housing units will be required by 2030 to help achieve housing affordability for everyone living in Canada. This is 3.5 million additional units to the current national […]
