Starting your life in a new country can be both exciting and overwhelming, as a newcomer to Canada, there are several things you should take care of within the first year of your arrival. Here’s a helpful checklist to guide you on what to do within the first three months, six months, and 12 months. […]
Canada unveils first-ever Tech Talent Strategy
On June 27th, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced measures that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will be implementing to attract global tech talent to Canada. These measures are referred to as Canada’s Tech Talent Strategy. These tech measures include: New innovation stream under the International Mobility Program (IMP) Attracting digital nomads Improving labour mobility in North America by […]
House prices rise in Canada as interest rates remain high
The cost of buying a home in Canada has gone up slightly according to the most recent data from Statistics Canada. The recently released New Housing Price index shows that on average, prices increased 0.1% month-over-month in May, the first increase since August 2022. It further showed that prices were up in six of […]
Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Alberta invite candidates in this week’s provincial immigration results
Five of Canada’s provinces have invited candidates to apply for provincial immigration. Provincial immigration is not the same across Canada. For example, while most Canadian provinces and territories have Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), Quebec does not have one due to a special agreement with the federal government that allows it to select all its economic immigrants. PNPs help […]
IRCC holds fourth Express Entry draw this week
Canada has held an Express Entry draw for the fourth day in a row this week. IRCC has held its first-ever French category-based Express Entry draw, inviting 2,300 candidates with strong French-speaking abilities. Candidates required a minimum CRS score of 439, which is the lowest CRS score of 2023. This is the sixth round of invitations […]
Canada offers many immigration and work permit pathways for STEM professionals
There are many options for foreign nationals in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) sector looking to come to Canada. Prior to recent announcements, Canada already offered many permanent residence and work permit pathways to global STEM talent. Recently, however, Canada has sought to open its doors even wider to STEM talent to support […]
IRCC invites 1,500 Express Entry candidates in third round of invitations this week
IRCC has invited Express Entry candidates for the third day in a row. Today, invitations were issued to candidates who are eligible for category-based selection in healthcare occupations. In total, 1,500 candidates were invited. Candidates required a minimum CRS score of 463. This is lowest CRS score of any Express Entry round of invitations issued in […]
Choosing the Right Canadian Bank Account and Credit Card as an International Student
Welcome to the world of Canadian banking and finance! As an international student, an important decision you’ll need to make is whether to open a Canadian bank account and apply for a credit card; and you may be wondering how to start the process. The good news is that it’s probably easier than you […]
IRCC holds first-ever Express Entry STEM draw
IRCC has issued a second round of Express Entry invitations this week. This time, it was for candidates who are eligible for category-based selection in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations. In total, 500 candidates were invited. Candidates required a minimum CRS score of 486. This draw was expected as last week IRCC announced that […]
Study in Canada: Top reasons for international students to choose Calgary
When deciding where to study internationally, prospective post-secondary students have an abundance of options at their disposal, both from the perspective of choosing what country to study in and what institution to attend. So, why should international students heading to Canada choose Calgary? Calgary is one of Canada’s youngest major cities, full of education, career, and lifestyle […]
