A recent study by Statistics Canada revealed that landed immigrants from Africa and Asia had the highest employment rates on average, compared to landed immigrants from other regions around the world. Note: “Landed immigrants” (or simply “immigrants”) are technical terms used by Statistics Canada to denote a permanent resident of Canada. Individuals with a temporary status (i.e.: workers on […]
According to a recent report by Statistics Canada, newcomers who arrive in Canada through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) may earn more if they settle in Canada’s three most populous provinces. The report found that there were “significant differences among provinces in the average earnings of provincial nominees” throughout Canada. As of 2020, the highest annual earnings […]
According to Market Basket Measure (MBM) data released by Statistics Canada in late November, the cost of basic needs among all assessed major cities across Canada is highest in Calgary (Alberta) and lowest in Montreal (Quebec). As defined* by Statistics Canada (StatsCan), MBM data “is based on the cost of a specific basket of goods and […]
Amidst an alarming shortage of healthcare workers across Canada, this article will provide an overview of how to immigrate to this country as a healthcare worker and acquire accreditation to find employment. In September this year, CTV News released a story about three teens who were unable to find treatment at their local hospital, in Clinton, Ontario, […]
According to 2023 Statistics Canada (StatsCan) data released yesterday, there is a clear correlation between the employment rate of core working-age immigrants* and how long it has been since they landed in Canada. Importantly, StatsCan’s data assessed employment and unemployment for two general groups of immigrants – those aged “15 years or older” and those who […]
A common reason that Canadian international students and temporary workers have their Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) rejected is insufficient proof that they will return to their home country when their visa expires. In other words, foreign nationals hoping to enter Canada for a short time, either to pursue their education or work here temporarily, can be turned […]
To be eligible for Canadian citizenship, most applicants must have been living in Canada for at least 1,095 days (3 years) during the 5 years immediately before the date they sign their citizenship application. This is what Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) refers to as the physical presence requirement for Canadian citizenship. In most cases, the calculation of […]
s Canada’s immigration system becomes more targeted towards the country’s economic needs, targeted professions have gained increasing prominence among new permanent residents—through both Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Read on to learn more about what your possible immigration paths may be as an engineer in Canada.Engineers are among the most sought-after professionals in Canada’s workforce. Both federal […]
In late November last year, the Toronto Star shed light on a growing concern among new immigrants in Canada surrounding the time it takes to receive their official immigration documents. In particular, the story emphasizes that new immigrants are sometimes stuck in Canada for months after being approved for permanent residence while they await their Permanent Resident cards (PR […]
Taxes are an important consideration for those earning an income in Canada. As a country with a developed welfare infrastructure, and socially accessible public programs, taxes play a crucial role in Canadian society—and further in the welfare of those in Canada. Still, due to the fact that they can incur extra costs, or deduct from […]
