Canada Immigration

Rapid growing of workers and skilled workers in agriculture and agri-food in Canada is an alarming sign to select more foreigners through immigration programs in this field of expertise to work in this industry. 

Intellectual assets can include inventions, new technologies, new brands, original software, novel designs, unique processes and more. The Government of Canada website states that is it crucial to use intellectual assets strategically to run a business and that protecting these assets can give businesses a competitive advantage in the market.

Canada has launched a new work permit under the Innovation Stream of the International Mobility Program (IMP), aiming to attract skilled foreign workers. This initiative is part of the Tech Talent Strategy, launched in 2023 to make Canada a global tech leader.

Trudeau announced the forthcoming Canadian Renter’s Bill of Rights for the 2024 Budget. This legislation requires landlords to provide a detailed rental history, aims to penalize wrongful evictions under the guise of renovations, and will standardize lease agreements across the country.

The CRS continues to decline in the tenth all-program draw since July 6.

Canada is holding bi-monthly PNP draws and will resume FSWP, and CEC invitations rounds early July.

Canada invited 545 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence on May 11.

New IRCC data shows Canada is off to a strong start to the year.
Canada landed 35,260 new permanent residents in January 2022, according to new IRCC data.
Obtained by CIC News in an information request to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the data shows Canada has gotten off to a strong start as it seeks to welcome over 400,000 new immigrants for the second consecutive year.

A fast-track visa processing pathway for Ukrainians is now accepting applications.

Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced the launch of the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET), an accelerated temporary residence pathway for Ukrainians fleeing war.

Ukrainians and their immediate family members of any nationality may stay in Canada for up to three years. Overseas applicants need to apply online for a visitor visa and provide their biometrics.
The Canadian government encourages CUAET applicants to apply for a three-year open work permit at the same time as their visa application. This will allow them to work in Canada for any employer.

Canada is tackling its doctor shortage by investing in credential recognition for immigrant doctors and introducing category-based Express Entry draws to prioritize healthcare professionals.

Families of the Canadian victims of Ethiopian and Ukrainian air disasters may be eligible for permanent residency.

Express Entry rounds in the future could invite candidates based on occupation, language, or education.

The Canadian government is planning changes to the Express Entry system, which would allow the immigration minister to invite candidates based on an economic goal.

IRCC is advancing its Skills Missions initiative, a key component of the Strategic Immigration Review released in October 2023. The program aims to attract high-skilled workers to Canada to support its labour market and economy.

Three charter flights are being provided for Ukrainians to travel from Poland to three different Canadian provinces.

Over the next few weeks, Ukrainians who have been approved under the Canada-Ukraine authorization for emergency travel (CUAET) and their family members will have access to chartered flights to Canada.

The list of safest countries is based on 10 factors related to LGBTQ+ safety, including protections against discrimination, criminalization of violence and illegality of same sex relationships.

According to Givetastic.com Canada stands out as the global frontrunner when it comes to work destinations.

Canada has been ranked as the second-best country in the world according to the 2023 Best Countries ranking by U.S. News, with Switzerland taking the top spot. This marks an improvement from Canada's third place ranking in 2022.

The 2024 World Happiness Report (WHR) identifies Canada as the second happiest country within the G7, only surpassed by some nations in the European Union. This annual report, produced collaboratively by Gallup, the University of Oxford's Wellbeing Research Centre, and the UN’s Sustainable Development Solutions Network, utilizes a three-year average of life evaluations from over 140 countries.

Canadian food services employers will be able to hire up to 30% of their workforce through the TFWP, and other changes coming for temporary foreign workers.

Humanitarianism continues to be an important part of Canada’s immigration strategy.

IRCC will now allow physicians who are already in Canada to apply for PR under Express Entry programs.