A recent study from Statistics Canada found that 1 in 6 newcomers rents their accommodation, and those who have arrived more recently are having a harder time finding affordable housing than immigrants who have been in Canada longer. The study defines unaffordable housing as situations where more than 30% of pre-tax household income is spent on shelter […]
According to a recent study by the British company Givetastic, Canada stands out as the global frontrunner when it comes to work destinations.By analyzing the average monthly search volume for matching term keywords like “jobs” and “work”, and using translation where necessary, Givetastic determined the dream destinations to work abroad for almost every country. Surveying individuals across […]
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has begun initiating a variety of changes that will affect all newcomers to Canada in 2024. As announced in the Immigration Levels Plan for 2024-2026, Canada aims to welcome a total of 485,000 permanent residents (PRs) in 2024. Alongside this increased level of immigration, Canada is expected to launch updates […]
As revealed by Canada’s latest Immigration Levels Plan, released by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on November 1 this year, Canada intends to welcome a significant number of immigrants over the next several years. Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan is an annual release from IRCC that outlines the number of new permanent residents Canada aims to welcome in each of […]
Canadians and newcomers can expect to pay more for food in 2024.Researchers from Dalhousie University, the University of Guelph, the University of Saskatchewan, and the University of British Columbia say that the average family of four in Canada will pay $16,297.20 for food in 2024, which is an increase of up to $701.79 from last […]
Ontario is the most popular immigration destination for new permanent residents. In 2022, 42.2% of new permanent residents chose Ontario as their initial destination in Canada. ital of the province of Ontario. Toronto remains the most popular city for newcomers in Canada, and more than 128,000 new permanent residents came to Toronto in 2022. In comparison, Montreal, which […]
2023 has brought significant changes to Canada’s Express Entry application management system.In the first half of 2023, Express Entry continued with many of the patterns established in 2022 following the resumption of Express Entry draws after an 18-month pause. Draws were either all-program, Provincial Nominee Program-only or, in one instance, Federal Skilled Workers only. Draws typically took place every two […]
There are essentially two types of job offers that a Canadian employer can make: a temporary job offer and a permanent job offer.A permanent job offer is an offer of Canadian employment that is made for indeterminate period of time. Individuals can only begin working once they receive a Canadian immigration visa. A temporary job […]
The end of the year represents a festive time for all people, filled with reflection and plans for the new year ahead. In Canada this is no different, with one of the country’s most popular holidays taking place at this time of year: Christmas.Traditionally a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, Christmas (while decidedly […]
The third largest province in Canada, British Columbia is the westernmost province in this country and is home to over one million newcomers.This province is often renowned as among Canada’s most naturally beautiful, where residents and visitors can find 40 provincial parks and six of Canada’s national parks. British Columbia is also known for its […]
