Month: May 2023

Quebec Premier François Legault has taken another step towards making good on his plan to limit economic immigration to the francophone province to only those foreign nationals who already speak French. The premier first announced he intended to do this immediately upon opening the provincial legislature after winning re-election last year. Then, on May 25, Legault unveiled

The popularity of the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) grew yet again in March in tandem with Canada’s rising immigration levels, reveals the latest data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). In the first three months of this year, the PGP welcomed 6,760 new permanent residents to Canada, up 1,480 or 28 per cent more than the 5,280

Forbes Advisor, among other things said of BMO, “Where this bank excels is bundling and special offers”. For newcomers in Canada, the BMO NewStart® Program is designed to make getting started in Canada a little easier with chequing account, credit card, investing and overseas money transfer offers.  Read More How To Open A Bank Account As A Newcomer

The Quebec government has unveiled its intention to revamp the immigration program catering to economic immigrants.  As the sole authority responsible for admitting economic immigrants, Quebec has announced a series of reforms aimed at enhancing the program and ensuring its alignment with the province’s needs and objectives. One of the most anticipated changes pertains to

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), the federal ministry responsible for the labour market, revamped its list of median hourly wages used by employers when hiring foreign nationals under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). The new list is to take effect on May 31. “The wage being offered for the position will determine if

Canada has thanked Kenya for its help with its pledge to help Sudanese nationals apply to extend their stays. “Canada values its close ties to Kenya and recognizes the tremendous economic, cultural and social benefits that Kenyans bring when they choose to immigrate to Canada,” noted the Canadian immigration minister and Dr. Alfred Mutua, Kenya’s

We are recruiting long haul (HGV) drivers for a major employer in Canada.  If you have a valid Class 1 license equivalent in your country, please submit your CV here. Canada’s trucking industry is essential for the country’s economy, and as a result, there is a demand for skilled truck drivers. To address the shortage

We are recruiting long haul (HGV) drivers for a major employer in Canada.  If you have a valid Class 1 license equivalent in your country, please submit your CV here. The Canadian trucking industry is facing a manpower shortage of long-haul drivers that is expected to reach 48,000 by 2024.  Current government policies allow employers

Canada offers a wealth of opportunities for skilled truck drivers from around the globe.  With its vast landscape, booming economy, and expanding transportation industry, Canada has an ever-growing demand for professional drivers who can traverse its highways and deliver goods across provinces and territories.  In this comprehensive guide, we will unveil the numerous avenues awaiting

Professional engineers no longer need to have Canadian experience to be licensed to work in Ontario in the wake of Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) removing that requirement to comply with new provincial legislation. The move opens the door for many foreign nationals with engineering credentials but no Canadian work experience to offer their professional services

Prince Edward Island has issued invitations to apply to 159 skilled worker and entrepreneur Canada immigration candidates in a new provincial draw. The May 18 draw saw invitations issued through the Labour Impact, Express Entry and Business Impact Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) streams. It saw 156 invites issued to Labour Impact

Canada has issued 4,800 Invitations to Apply in a new all-program Express Entry draw. The May 24 draw featured a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score of 488, five points higher than the previous all-program draw, which took place on April 26. This was Canada’s eighth all-program draw of 2023. It has also conducted four Provincial Nominee Programs draws and

Canada citizenship numbers dropped in the first quarter of 2023. In the first three months of this year 11,487, or 11.9 per cent, fewer people became new Canadian citizens, than the 96,207 in the first quarter of last year. The country celebrates its annual Citizenship Week from May 22 to 28. The number of new