Here is what we know so far about PGP 2022. IRCC has yet to release details on the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) 2022 but here is what we know so far.   According to the Immigration Levels Plan 2021-2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is looking to welcome some 23,500 immigrants under the PGP in 2022. Prior to […]

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business recommends improving the TFWP and automation to address labour shortages. The pandemic has exacerbated long-standing labour shortages in Canada, and there is no simple solution.   The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) reports more than half of small Canadian businesses are affected by labour shortages. These businesses may have been short staffed […]

You can enter Canada with a criminal record under the following circumstances. Foreign nationals need to be aware that a criminal record can make them inadmissible to Canada. While a Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officer can deny you entry into Canada if you have a criminal record, you still have the possibility to enter the […]

No job offer is required to apply under the International Post-Graduate category of the BC PNP. If you have a graduate degree in science from an eligible British Columbia institution, you can get Canadian permanent residence without a job offer.   Science grads may be eligible to apply for a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) called the Skills Immigration […]

Canada continues inviting PNP candidates in the Express Entry pool. Canada held a new Express Entry draw on December 10. A total of 1,032 candidates were invited to apply for permanent residence.   Invited candidates had previously received a nomination through a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), adding 600 points to their base human capital score. As a […]

The members of the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration for the 44th parliamentary session have been chosen. Canada has named the 12 members of the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration, who will monitor federal policy related to immigration and multiculturalism.   The Standing Committee, also called CIMM for short, oversees matters relating to Immigration, […]

Toronto earns top spot in Bloomberg rankings on quality of life for women pursuing their careers. Toronto is the leading city in the world for career women, according to Bloomberg.   The business publication conducted an analysis of how 15 global cities rank on quality of life metrics for women pursuing their careers. Five pillars were assessed: […]

Canada’s online citizenship application portal is open to people who have representatives, but reps will not be able to apply on their behalf until sometime next year. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) expanded its online portal to include applications from applicants who have representatives on November 30. “These applicants will still need to complete, […]

With employment soaring beyond predictions and unemployment dropping to near pre-pandemic levels, new labour force data suggest that Canada is on its way to a full economic recovery. This past November, Canadian employers added 154,000 jobs to the economy. Last month’s growth exceeded analysts’ predictions of 38,000, which was closer to October levels. The gains […]

You may have trouble entering Canada if you have a previous driving under the influence (DUI) offense. Canada has strict DUI laws, and it further strengthened the laws in 2018 when cannabis became legal. It doubled the maximum punishment for DUI from 5 years to 10 years in jail. As a result, a DUI is […]