Manitoba has issued 518 Letters of Advice to Apply to Canada immigration candidates in a new draw through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program. The November 18 draw saw LAAs issued through three MPNP streams. Skilled Workers in Manitoba received 177 LAAs, with the lowest ranked candidates scoring 797 points. International Education Stream candidates received 198
Month: November 2022
Immigration to Canada roared back to life in September with the number of new permanent residents to the country rising by almost a third over August’s relatively soft performance. The latest Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) data show Canada welcomed almost 30.7 per cent more new permanent residents in September, 44,495, compared to 34,050
Ontario immigration has updated the scoring for its Expression of Interest system to coincide with the launch of Canada’s new National Occupational Classification system. The province says the update is intended to enhance regionalization, with top points for candidates with work or study experience in Northern Ontario. The new scoring factors will also “improve operational
Nova Scotia is spending $6.4 million yearly on settlement services for immigrants without knowing whether that money is being properly spent to meet the needs of those newcomers to the Atlantic Canadian province. “Once immigrants arrive in Nova Scotia, the long-term retention of these individuals is essential to promoting economic growth,” notes Kim Adair, Nova Scotia’s
Prince Edward Island has issued invitations to apply to 188 skilled worker and entrepreneur Canada immigration candidates in two new provincial draws. A November 17 draw saw invitations issued through the Labour Impact, Express Entry and Business Impact Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) streams. It saw 141 invites issued to Labour Impact
British Columbia’s BC PNP Tech immigration stream has been expanded to include 35 jobs under the new National Occupational Classification. Prior to the launch of NOC 2021 on November 16, the BC PNP Tech stream featured 29 targeted occupations. It is one of Canada’s foremost categories for bringing in technology workers, beating both the federal
With the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 coming into effect on Wednesday, a batch of new jobs are now eligible for the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program through the Express Entry system. Under the FSW, foreign nationals can apply for permanent residence in Canada provided they meet the eligibility criteria, including work experience in occupations in
Canada is the 22nd best country in the world for those who want to enjoy the good life upon retirement, claims EnjoyTravel.com. “The planet’s second-largest country is also one of its most popular, particularly for those looking to retire,” notes the website which specializes in rating travel packages and car rental deals. “Between its jaw-dropping
People’s Party of Canada (PPC) Leader Maxime Bernier says Ottawa’s ambitious immigration targets for the next few years, culminating in 500,000 new permanent residents in 2025, just aren’t sustainable. “It’s mass immigration,” said the leader of the fledgling right-wing party in a Rebel News report. “Yes, we must have sustainable immigration but we believe we
British Columbia has introduced a comprehensive overhaul of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program to coincide with the launch of a new National Occupational Classification system for Canada immigration. As well as updating codes in line with NOC 2021, the province has made wholesale changes to its points scoring system for Skills Immigration, removing points
Canada’s immigration and work permit programs will begin using the new National Occupational Classification (NOC) system from today. It means applicants to all programs – including federal, provincial and work permit – need to enter a different code to classify their occupation. Candidates who applied before November 16 need not worry as their applications will
Canada is now using NOC 2021 to classify occupations for immigration and temporary residence applications. The changes are now in effect and have major implications for people who are applying for permanent residency, work permits, and those who have profiles in the Express Entry system. There are three broad changes happening: The former five-category skill
Driving record population growth and helping buoy retail sales in Nova Scotia, immigration to the Atlantic Canadian province is now seen by provincial politicians as a key component of economic development as economic immigrants are welcomed with open arms. “Nova Scotia is a special place and we are excited that more and more people see
Toronto, the biggest city in Canada, has been ranked as one of the top 25 best cities in the world due to its abundance of top-tier businesses and excellent universities – and Canada’s progressive immigration strategies. In its World’s Best Cities: A Ranking of Global Place Equity 2023, the global consulting firm Resonance Consultancy ranked
Ontario immigration’s Entrepreneur Pilot has been launched, with the aim of welcoming 100 newcomers outside the Toronto area and drawing an investment of $20 million. The two-year pilot is named the OINP Entrepreneur Success Initiative, administered by the Toronto Business Development Centre (TBDC). “The initiative will help 100 immigrant entrepreneurs to establish and grow businesses
Newfoundland and Labrador’s economy is expected to buck the national trend next year and grow at a faster rate – rather than slow down as in other provinces – and is looking to economic immigration to fill those jobs. “Bucking the trend of deep slowdowns across most provinces in 2023, economic growth in Newfoundland and
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