Today, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser and Minister of Families, Children and Social Development Karina Gould, have unveiled the new Canadian passports. The passport redesign has been in progress since 2013. The government says it is a regular process to prevent counterfeiting and to integrate more modern security features. The new passport includes security features that are designed […]
According to recently released data from Statistics Canada (StatsCan), both salaried and hourly employees in Canada saw their average hourly wages rise in February 2023. On average, across the country, salaried employees saw their month-over-month wages increase from $42.37 to $42.58 between January and February 2023. The same is true for employees paid on an hourly basis, whose average […]
Moving to Canada can be an exciting and life-changing experience, but there’s no denying that it requires some preparation. In the first part of this series, we covered the first five items on our pre-arrival checklist, including gathering necessary documents, preparing for employment, and enhancing your language skills. In this second part, we will discuss […]
IRCC has announced that it is extending the Agri-Food Immigration pilot and lifting annual occupational caps for program participants. Today Immigration Minister Sean Fraser said that the Agri-Food Pilot Program will now run until May 14, 2025. The pilot was established to help facilitate the transition of experienced workers in agricultural and food industries to […]
As many university and college programs come to an end, international students may be considering post-graduation options, which can include applying for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). This article will provide crucial insights into the PGWP application process to help you understand the intricacies of the program and the associated rules and policies. 1. PGWP has a […]
An individual with a past felony conviction may be considered inadmissible to Canada on the grounds of serious criminality. Individuals with serious criminality must apply for criminal rehabilitation to obtain access to Canada, no matter the time that has elapsed since completing their sentence. At the end of March, the Federal Court ruled on a case concerning serious criminal […]
Four Canadian provinces have invited candidates in the most recently published Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw results. The PNP is Canada’s most prominent economic immigration pathway. According to the Immigration Levels Plan 2023-2025, Canada will welcome 117,500 new permanent residents through the PNP each year by the end of 2025. The PNP can exist because, while Immigration Refugees and […]
As the world gathers to watch the coronation of King Charles III, there is a special significance for Canada. The new King will be officially styled as the King of Canada, among his other titles. This is the first coronation of a British monarch in 70 years. The last one took place in 1952 […]
A person may be eligible for Canadian citizenship if they were born outside Canada and at least one of their biological or legal parents at birth was a Canadian citizen when they were born. Canada limits citizenship by descent to the first generation born outside Canada to a Canadian parent. The Canadian Citizenship Act has been amended […]
Canada is a top-ranking destination for international students. It has some of the world’s most sought-after universities and offers a unique student life experience. Studying in Canada is also a prominent pathway for international students thinking in the long term about settling in Canada. Personal finances are a top priority for international students in Canada On […]
