Statistics Canada finds immigrant participation in the labour market is approaching 2019 levels. Canada’s economy was a little closer to pre-pandemic levels last month. Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey for July examined Canada’s labour market conditions during the week of July 11 to 17. During this week, public health restrictions across Canada were significantly reduced due to […]
Manitoba invited another 375 candidates to take the next step toward permanent residence. Manitoba invited 375 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on July 29, just two days after its largest draw ever. Invited candidates can now apply for a nomination from the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). If they successfully receive it, the nomination will […]
The pandemic has increased demand in certain occupations in B.C. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the way we work. Granted, many sectors were negatively affected by shutdowns related to the pandemic, such as the tourism and hospitality sectors. However, some sectors saw a surge in job vacancies. The federal government carried out research on how the pandemic is affecting the labour force in each province […]
The new record-breaking draw brought the number of Manitoba invitations issued to 6,139 in 2021. Manitoba’s immigration program reached new heights on July 27. The province invited 1,140 Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination — the most ever in a single draw. Express Entry candidates eligible for Skilled Workers Overseas stream Number […]
The following is CIC News’ monthly summary of PNP activity across Canada. A meeting with Ontario mayors from border cities and the public safety minister suggests travel restrictions may start to ease on the southern border by the end of June. Mayor Drew Dilkens from Windsor told iHeartRadio that while the feds did not provide an official […]
So far in 2021, B.C. has issued 4,876 invitations to apply for provincial nomination through its PNP. B.C. invited 68 workers in the technology and information technology sector to apply for a provincial nomination on June 1. The new invitations were issued under the province’s Tech Pilot, which is part of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee […]
While no official date has been set, a recent meeting with Ontario border-city mayors and the federal government suggest June 22 could be a date to watch. The following is CIC News’ monthly summary of PNP activity across Canada. While no official date has been set, a recent meeting with Ontario border-city mayors and the […]
The largest draw of 2021 brings the total number of invitations issued by Manitoba up to 3,422 so far this year. Manitoba invited 404 Express Entry candidates in a new round of invitations, in an unusual draw held May 27. The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) Express Entry candidates who may be eligible for the Skilled Workers Overseas stream. Invited […]
If invited candidates receive the provincial nomination from Ontario it’s an automatic 600 points added to their CRS score. Ontario invited 986 Express Entry candidates with scores as low as 300 to apply for a provincial nomination on June 1. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) invited candidates who may be eligible for a nomination through the Ontario […]
British Columbia’s Tech pilot project, which was set to run until the end of June, has been extended indefinitely, the province has announced. British Columbia’s Tech Pilot will continue as a permanent, fast-track immigration pathway for foreign workers and international students. Instead of setting another one-year extension for the pilot as has been the case in the […]
