Nearly 80 per cent of respondents said labour shortages should be the main determinant of selecting which municipalities can participate in the MNP. Source: CIC News A recent internal memo by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reveals highlights from its 2020 stakeholder consultations on the Municipal Nominee Program (MNP). The Liberal Party of Canada...
The new way Canada classifies occupations will affect some economic class and temporary foreign worker applicants. Source: CIC News Canada’s immigration system will overhaul the way it classifies occupations in fall 2022. The changes will affect some economic class and foreign worker applicants, although the federal government has yet to communicate which sorts of applicants...
Fully vaccinated travellers from Canada will be able to cross the U.S. land border starting in November. Source: CIC News The U.S. is reopening its land border to non-essential travel from Canada starting November 8. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas announced that fully vaccinated travellers from Canada and Mexico will be able to enter...
Employment returned to its February levels last month, and employment continues to increase for very recent immigrants. Source: CIC News Canada’s economy gained 157,000 jobs last month, bringing the employment rate to within a percentage point of pre-pandemic levels. Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey captured the Canadian labour market for the week of September 12...
Contrary to what many people may think, it is possible to immigrate to Canada without first securing a job. Source: CIC News Unlike many other countries in the world, Canada provides opportunities for foreigners to immigrate without first landing a job offer. Because the Canadian immigration system is highly versatile and dynamic, there are several...
Canada has now held 20 draws just for PNP candidates this year. Source: CIC News On October 13, Canada held another Express Entry draw for candidates who had provincial nominations to apply for permanent residence. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 681 invitations to candidates who had scores of at least 720. All invited...
Government seeks to double province’s population by 2060 Source: CBC NEWS The Nova Scotia government is taking the first steps toward a goal of doubling the province’s population by 2060. Discover if you are eligible for Canadian Immigration The Labour, Skills and Immigration Department announced plans this week for a $2.5-million marketing program aimed at...
Three direct flights from India will arrive in Canada on September 22. Source: CIC News India air travellers will once again be able to come to Canada starting at midnight on September 27, according to a media release. Travellers will still have to comply with public health measures, such as testing requirements, and possibly quarantine....
IRCC announced the extension of a temporary policy introduced a year ago to help employers find workers and allow temporary residents to enter the workforce. Source: CIC News Canada announced that it is extending until February 28, 2022, a coronavirus-related measure allowing visitors to obtain work permits. Since August 24, 2020, temporary residents who are...
IRCC will invite up to 30,000 sponsors over a two-week period beginning the week of September 20. Source: CIC News Canada plans to hold its Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) 2021 lottery over the coming days. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will draw 30,000 candidates from the lottery over a two-week period beginning the...
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