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  • Canada’s Immigration Minister Urges Provincial Control on International Students

    Immigration Minister Marc Miller has highlighted concerns about the growing number of international students in Canada. Speaking to CTV News, Miller noted the need for provinces to manage these numbers more effectively. In 2022, there were over 800,000 international students in Canada, with projections of reaching 900,000 by the end of 2023, a significant rise from 275,000 in 2012.

  • Canada’s job vacancies reach record high in healthcare and social assistance sectors

    The Statistics Canada report on payroll employment and job vacancies for August shows 152,000 vacant healthcare positions.

  • Canada’s Most Livable Cities for Newcomers in 2024

    Victoria, British Columbia, has been named the most livable city in Canada for newcomers, according to The Globe and Mail. This respected national newspaper evaluates cities annually, focusing on factors like integration, amenities, and housing affordability for recent immigrants.

  • Canada’s new immigration minister is Marc Miller

    Justin Trudeau announced a significant cabinet reshuffle, with Marc Miller becoming the new Immigration Minister. Miller, a Quebec MP and former Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, will take over from Sean Fraser, who is now assigned to Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities.

  • Canada’s New Immigration Pathways in 2025

    Canada will introduce four new pathways to permanent residence in 2025, addressing labor shortages and supporting regional growth.

  • Canada’s new NOC will change Express Entry eligibility

    16 occupations will become eligible for Express Entry and three will become ineligible in November 2022.

    Details of how the updated National Occupation Classification (NOC) system will affect Express Entry eligibility have been released.

  • Canada’s New Policy Eases PR Path for Master's and PhD International Graduates

    On February 15, 2024, Canada introduced a significant change to the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program, enabling international students who graduate from master’s or Ph.D. programs to receive a three-year work permit, regardless of their program’s duration.

  • Canada’s non-permanent resident population is 2.2 million people

    Canada's non-permanent resident population has reached 2.2 million, with a significant increase attributed to international migration. This marks a 46% year-over-year growth, primarily from work and study permits. Canada's total population now stands at nearly 40.1 million, making it a leader in G7 countries for population growth.

  • Canada’s PNP draw results from March 14 to 18

    Alberta PNP invites candidates with CRS 318. BC holds a unique draw. PEI's monthly draw results are out.

    This past week, three Canadian provinces held Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws, inviting candidates to take the next step toward permanent residence.

    Most Canadian provinces and territories (except for Quebec and Nunavut) operate their own PNPs. Provincial officials who manage these programs invite interested candidates to apply for a provincial nomination. While a provincial nomination is not the same as permanent residence, it can greatly increase one’s chances of obtaining permanent residency status.

    For instance, PNP candidates with Express Entry profiles who receive a nomination get 600 points added to their score. They also become eligible to be invited to apply for a PNP-specific round of invitations. In the Express Entry draw this week, Canada invited 924 PNP candidates to apply with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores of at least 754.

  • Canada’s PNP immigration targets will continue to exceed Express Entry

    Canada is increasing the number of economic immigrants it welcomes through provincial nominee programs.

  • Canada’s population growth at highest level in more than 30 years

    113,700 new immigrants arrived in Canada in the first quarter of 2022.

    As of April 1, 2022, Canada’s population was estimated to be nearly 39 million people. This is a population increase of nearly 128,000 people over three months from January 1.

  • Canada’s Population Set to Grow by Over 50% in the Next 50 Years

    Canada’s population is expected to increase by 57% to 62.8 million by 2073, driven mainly by immigration, according to Statistics Canada.

  • Canada’s Refugee Acceptance Disparities

    Canada has seen a significant rise in refugee acceptance rates, with approved claims more than doubling from 14,000 in 2018 to nearly 37,000 in 2023. By 2024, 82% of claims were approved, up from 64% in 2018. However, a closer look reveals stark disparities based on the claimants’ countries of origin.

  • Canada’s unemployment rate down to record-low 5.1%

    Demand for workers is booming in Canada as unemployment declines and job vacancies rise.

  • Canada’s unemployment rate falls to an all-time low of 5.2%

    Canada's labour market remains very strong for Canadian-born and immigrant workers alike.

    Canada’s unemployment rate has fallen to a new all-time low once again.

  • Canadian Citizenship Expansion for Children Born Abroad

    Traditionally, Canadian citizenship could only be inherited by the first generation born outside of Canada.

  • Canadian Citizenship for Children Born to Temporary Residents

    Canada’s citizenship laws follow the principle of jus soli, meaning any child born on Canadian soil automatically becomes a Canadian citizen, regardless of their parents’ immigration status. This means that if parents holding Temporary Resident Visas (TRVs) have a child while in Canada, the child is granted Canadian citizenship at birth. However, this does not extend any automatic immigration benefits to the parents.

  • Canadian Citizenship request and exemptions requirements

    In order to be eligible for Canadian citizenship, you must meet the physical presence.

  • Canadian employers are using social media to screen job candidates

    Canadian employers are checking out potential job candidates on social media before offering a job or sometimes even an interview. This applies to both newcomers and Canadians alike.

  • Canadian immigration implications of being self-employed

    You may be self-employed and still be eligible for Canadian immigration streams. Most economic immigration streams require proof of at least a year’s worth of work.