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Here is a look at Canada's most recent provincial immigration draws.

Two Canadian provinces released their Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw results this past week, and Quebec held a recent draw through Arrima.

British Columbia has released the results of the latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) invitation draws that took place this past week. PNP invitation draws in British Columbia typically occur on a weekly basis, making it one of the most frequent PNP draws in Canada.

The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot for Vernon-North Okanagan is easing some requirements to allow employers to hire more employees starting December 1.

Clearing customs by traditionally declaring items upon arrival at an airport can take a long time. In addition to time spent in customs processing, travellers often spend significant time with other administrative tasks, which for a new immigrant can include meeting with a CBSA officer and handling other standard procedural measures required as a new Canadian.

To help Canadian employers fill labour and skills gaps in their organizations when there are no qualified and available Canadians or permanent residents (PR), Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) operates the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP).

Although English and French are the main languages spoken in Canada, the country’s linguistic diversity continues to grow.

Canada is facing a healthcare worker shortage, leading to longer wait times and staff burnout. To address this, Canada has made it easier for internationally educated nurses (IENs) to get accredited. IENs must be licensed by a provincial nursing college, which varies by province.

When deciding where to study internationally, prospective post-secondary students have an abundance of options at their disposal, both from the perspective of choosing what country to study in and what institution to attend.

Canada is a top-ranking destination for international students. It has some of the world’s most sought-after universities and offers a unique student life experience.

Globe and Mail's study ranked Canada's top cities for newcomers, focusing on integration ease, amenities, and affordable housing, targeting recent arrivals within five years. Data from 439 cities with over 10,000 population was analyzed, considering 43 variables across 10 key categories: economy, housing, demographics, healthcare, safety, education, community, amenities, transportation, and climate.

There are a number of reasons why Canada is ranked the #1 country for immigration in the world.

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Several expenses are required for those looking to prove their eligibility and submit an application to the Express Entry system.

Canada is known for having a stable and strong economy. Post-pandemic, the country has seen a strong rebound in several sectors, many of which are seeing rapid growth.

Canada's rent has increased, with the national average reaching $2,178 in October. Rent growth rate in October was 9.9% annually, driven by rises in Alberta, Quebec, and Nova Scotia.

The highest cost of living and basic needs among all Canadian major cities belongs to Calgary (Alberta) and lowest in Montreal (Quebec). Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration

Alberta, Ontario and British Columbia were the most popular destination provinces among applicants for immigration to Canada through Express Entry. Although Nova Scotia and Saskatchewan have been very active in attracting newcomers through the immigration selection system, which was launched last year.

Canada has a number of work permit and permanent residency options to support the hiring of foreign talent in tech.

Some major cities have asked the federal Immigration Department to hold off sending more Syrian refugees their way until they can find places to house them.

The past few days and weeks of September number of Canadian provinces make important announcements in relation to their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) for immigration to Canada.