On November 23, Canada held its most recent all-program draw. This is the eleventh draw since all-program draws resumed on. (IRCC) issued invitations to 4,750 candidates with a minimum (CRS) score of 491. Eligible candidates were invited from the (CEC), (FSWP) and the (FSTP). All are programs that operate under the Express Entry system. In December […]
Bank of Canada Governor talks about using immigration to balance the national labour market
In two recent speeches on November 10th and 14th, (BoC) Governor Tiff Macklem spoke to attendees and the media about how immigration may be the key to achieving labour market stability and correcting the course of inflation. His speeches addressed “the of workers and jobs” by tackling questions that included: Why can’t businesses find enough […]
Bringing your parents and grandparents to Canada with a Super Visa
The lottery for the coveted (ITA) to the 2022 Parents and Grandparents program has concluded. This year, 23,100 ITAs were distributed by (IRCC) in the hopes that they will receive 15,000 complete applications. If you were not one of the lucky 23,100 sponsors to get an ITA this year, please understand that you can still bring […]
How immigration shaped Canada’s 2022 FIFA World Cup team headed to Qatar
Tomorrow, Canada will be making its second-ever FIFA World Cup appearance, the country’s first in 36 years. After flaming out of the tournament in the group stage of the 1986 World Cup, losing all three matches and scoring a grand total of 0 goals, Canada looks to have a much better showing in Qatar […]
Quebec ideating new immigration program to accelerate francophone PR
Ahead of the release of its next immigration plan, the is considering a new immigration program that would accelerate the path to permanent residence (PR) for francophone immigrants already living in Quebec. As part of this new immigration program, Quebec would “graduates from francophone CEGEP colleges and universities as well as temporary workers who have [already] […]
Understanding the Intra-Company Transfer Program pathway to obtain a Canadian work permit
Canada provides foreign nationals looking to work in this country with different ways to obtain a work permit. One of the programs that Canada has in place is called the (ICT) program. This program is for individuals who are, as the program name suggests, temporarily transferred to work for the Canadian branch, parent company, subsidiary, […]
How does IRCC view my country?
(IRCC) recently released their . IRCC has collaboration aims for countries in both regions, hoping to drive better immigration to Canada, increase collaboration with governments in these regions (particularly around the economy, and aid for refugees and asylum seekers), and promote Canada’s immigration pathways and (by extension) interests. Asia IRCC’s primary objective in Asia is migration […]
Manitoba and Prince Edward Island hold draws for Provincial Nomination
Manitoba and Prince Edward Island have issued invitations to apply to candidates through (PNPs) this week. Most Canadian provinces and territories (with the exception of Quebec and Nunavut) operate their own PNPs. Through these programs, interested candidates may be invited to apply for provincial nomination. Receiving a provincial nomination can be advantageous towards gaining permanent […]
British Columbia PNP changes points allocations for applicants
On November 16th 2021, the To summarize, the points system (which, like in(BCPNP) changed its points system to modify point allocations for applicants.is used to assess applicants’ eligibility for immigration under has changed in the following ways: Points have been removed for (NOC) skill levels. The NOC system is Canada’s main way of classifying jobs, and […]
Nova Scotia releases new francophone immigration action plan
Last week Nova Scotia launched its new francophone immigration action plan. The report, outlines the province’s strategy for growing the population of French speakers. It was created by the Nova Scotia ministries of Labour, Skills, and Immigration (LSI) and Acadian Affairs and Francophonie in collaboration with Fédération Acadienne de la Nouvelle-Écosse, Conseil de Développement […]
