Spousal sponsorship arrivals bounced back in May, rising by 44.3 per cent, after dropping for three consecutive months, the latest data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reveals. After starting the year off strong with 10,070 wives, husbands and common-law partners immigrating to Canada under the spousal sponsorship program, the monthly number of these new arrivals
Month: July 2023
Flood victims in Nova Scotia who need replacement documents from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) can now get them free of charge. In one of his final acts as immigration minister, Sean Fraser, who moved to the ministry of housing, infrastructure and communities in a Cabinet shuffle earlier this week, offered the free replacement
Outgoing Immigration Minister Sean Fraser – now the minister of housing and infrastructure – has defended Canada’s record-high immigration levels, saying these newcomers help developers find the workers needed to build more homes so housing can be more affordable. “I would urge caution to anyone who believes the answer to our housing challenges is to
Canada must find the balancing of integrating immigrants, using the full potential of its current workforce, and accommodating population growth, a new report says. Such a balance is key to Canada’s sustainable economic and social development in the face of evolving demographic changes, according to the TD Bank report. Last year, Canada’s government attempted to
When the Covid-19 pandemic hit, Canada’s shortage of paramedics became more apparent and it still has hundreds of these healthcare Canada jobs available, creating an opportunity for potential new immigrants. In Canada’s most populous province, Ontario, the union representing most paramedics is calling the situation a crisis and has gone so far as to call
Canada is doubling its resettlement spaces from 250 to 500 for human rights defenders (HRDs) and their family members. “Canada firmly believes that the protection of human rights is the cornerstone of a just society. As the world grapples with numerous human rights challenges, Canada is reinforcing its role as a global leader in promoting
A boyhood friend of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, MP Marc Miller is Canada’s newest minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). A Cabinet shuffle Wednesday saw 30 new appointments and former immigration minister Sean Fraser become the new minister of housing, infrastructure and communities. The 50-year-old Miller picks up the immigration portfolio after having
Manitoba has issued 595 Letters of Advice to Apply to Canada immigration candidates in a draw aimed exclusively at Skilled Workers Overseas candidates. The July 20 Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program draw required a minimum score of 616 points. Read More Top 10 Most In-Demand Jobs in Manitoba Boosted By COVID-19How to Immigrate to Canadian Province
Transportation Toronto has an extensive public transportation system, including subways, buses, and streetcars, which allows for relatively easy movement within the city. It is well-connected by air through the Toronto Pearson International Airport, one of the busiest airports in North America. You may use public transit, drive, or both depending on where you live and
British Columbia has conducted new draws, issuing at least 226 invitations through multiple streams of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program. The July 25 draws were split into two categories: general and targeted. In the general draw, which included tech occupations, 175 invitations were issued through five BC PNP streams for skilled workers and international
Marc Miller has been appointed as the new Immigration Minister of Canada. This announcement was made during a recent cabinet shuffle conducted by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The outgoing Immigration Minister, Sean Fraser, will now assume the position of Minister of Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities. Fraser has been serving as the Immigration Minister since October
For recent Express Entry lotteries, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has devised category-based selection criteria. One of the categories includes occupations in agriculture and agri-food such as contractors, farm supervisors, and butchers. The selection criteria were developed in conjunction with IRCC partners and stakeholders, as well as conversations with provincial and territorial governments Following
Shipping companies and ferry operators in Canada are already struggling to find enough mariners as water transportation takes off in the post-COVID-19 world. That means thousands of these Canada jobs will likely go begging for a lack of qualified candidates unless immigrants fill them. Job Bank, the federal job-hunting and career-planning website, is forecasting a
Canada has a new Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship as Marc Miller was given the role in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s reshuffle. Miller steps up from his position as Minister of Crown Indigenous Relations to take over from Sean Fraser, who has been in the role since 2021. Fraser is the new Minister of
The number of new permanent residents to Canada under the Start-Up Visa (SUV) immigration program more than doubled in May from April, reveals the latest data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). In May, 75 foreign nationals became new permanent residents to Canada under the entrepreneurship program, up 114.3 per cent, or 40 additional new permanent
Alberta has announced the details of two new draws featuring 292 invitations through the Express Entry-linked stream of the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program. The July draws saw invitations issued in two different categories. On July 11, 150 invitations were issued to candidates in tourism and hospitality occupations with a job offer. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking
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