As Canada continues to welcome an ever-increasing number of newcomers, inflationary pressures and a rising cost of living continue to raise questions regarding the expenses that newcomers will face when settling in their new home. Fortunately, through a combination of federal and provincial government supports, and resources available to individuals, newcomers to Canada have options […]

Canada recently renewed its commitment to keeping families together, a central goal of the country’s current immigration system.   Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has put into practice new procedures intended to accelerate family reunification, ensuring that dependants and spouses who may not otherwise be eligible to come to Canada, now have a pathway to […]

Canada is a land of opportunities for immigrants, offering a robust job market in various sectors.   Among the thriving industries, the Information Technology (IT), Engineering, and Supply Chain sectors stand out for their immense potential. If you’re a new immigrant seeking to explore career prospects in Canada, this guide aims to provide you with valuable insights into these […]

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has invited more candidates in the latest Express Entry draw of 2023.   The department issued invitations to apply to 2000 candidates in an all-program Express Entry draw. The minimum required Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score was 517. Note: This is a developing story. CIC News will update it throughout the week. Overview of […]

Canada’s summers provide a great opportunity for newcomers to this country to travel and experience everything this country has to offer. Summer in Canada officially begins this year on June 21, 2023. August is midsummer in Canada. It is usually slightly cooler than July, but still warm. This gives newcomers to Canada the perfect opportunity […]

If you are committed to attaining a great score on your language assessment and increasing your chances of admission to a Canadian college or university, then this webinar is for you.   CanadaVisa invites you to join us for our free, live, and interactive webinar: Get the Facts and Know You are Prepared with the CAEL […]

As Canada’s immigration levels continue to increase—with an estimated 1.45 million people expected between 2023 and 2025—a question can emerge for many in the country: what is the right amount of immigration for Canada?   A recent Desjardins study looks to address this question, with the context of Canada’s demographic and economic goals (which the government addresses through […]

You may be self-employed and still be eligible for Canadian immigration streams. Most economic immigration streams require proof of at least a year’s worth of work. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) uses the National Occupational Classification (NOC) system to evaluate if the work experience of a candidate meets the criteria of the program they are applying for. […]

The President of Basketball Operations for the Toronto Raptors, Masai Ujiri, has been appointed to the Order of Canada.   This is Canada’s highest civilian honour, which recognizes and rewards those “who make extraordinary contributions to the nation, [enrich] the lives of others and [make] a difference to this country.” Ujiri, honoured for his “contributions on and off […]

This week four provinces held Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws, inviting candidates to apply for Permanent Residence (PR) and immigrate to their province. Read below to get the full results. Ontario This week (July 25th) Ontario help a general draw under its French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream, issuing 95 Notifications of Interest (NOIs)—the Ontario PNP (OINP) equivalent of an Invitation to Apply (ITA)—to candidates […]