IRCC has held the eleventh Express Entry draw of 2023. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued a total of 3,500 invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates in an all-program draw. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 483. In an all program draw candidates are considered from the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) […]
Canada ranked safest country on earth for LGBTQ+ travellers, third year in a row
Journalists Lyric and Asher Fergusson run a travel site dedicated to safety. At the beginning of March, they published a report called “The 203 Worst (& Safest) Countries for LGBTQ+ Travel in 2023.” The journalist took a deep look into LGBTQ+ rights in each country. After over 400 hours of research, they reviewed every country’s individual laws […]
IRCC introduces new immigration measures to support Sudanese nationals
On April 24, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced that Canada will introduce new immigration measures to support Sudanese temporary residents who are currently in Canada and may be unable to return home due to the unstable situation in their country. Measures include: Sudanese nationals in Canada can apply for an extension of their status in Canada […]
Canada has G7’s 2nd highest projected real GDP growth in 2023 and 2024
According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Canada trails only the United States (in 2023) and Spain (in 2024) with respect to projected Real GDP (Gross Domestic Product) growth over the next two years. Real GDP is a commonly used indicator of a country’s overall economic health. In 2023, the U.S. is projected to see its […]
Prepare for IELTS by learning English in Canada
Are you planning on getting a study permit to learn English in Canada? If so, read on to find out why this is a great idea with many benefits. Learning English in Canada can be a great way to improve your language skills and prepare for the IELTS test. Following this, you can open […]
Indian students facing deportation from Canada due to fake admission offer letters
More than 700 Indian students are facing deportation from Canada after finding that their educational institution’s admission offer letters were fake. The fraud was discovered when the students applied for permanent residency in Canada. The Canadian Border Service Agency (CBSA) examined the documents based on which their visas were issued and found that these letters […]
British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and PEI invite candidates in this week’s PNP draws
Five provinces have invited candidates to apply for provincial nomination this week. Immigration is a shared responsibility between the federal and provincial governments, Because of this, the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) was established in 1998 to allow provinces to nominate the economic immigration candidates they feel have the best chance of economically establishing within the province. The […]
How does the PSAC strike affect me during tax season?
Amid a strike involving over 155,000 federal government workers, here is how Canadians will be impacted when it comes to filing their taxes until the strike is resolved. On April 19, the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) started to strike after failing to reach an agreement with the Canadian government on several fronts. According to PSAC, they […]
Canadian immigration: What we know about the strike so far
On April 19, the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), a union which represents over 155,000 public servants in Canada, began a strike. PSAC says it is one of the largest strikes in Canadian history. Throughout the strike, there will be disruptions to various public services in Canada, including those provided by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship […]
CREA: Average home price in Canada expected to drop 4.8% by end of 2023
The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) has indicated that they expect the average price of a home across Canada to decrease by 4.8% by the end of this year. This percentage decrease is compared to the average price of a home at the end of 2022. Based on the CREA’s projections, the process of buying a […]
