Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, made an announcement on May 26th, 2023 on reforms to strengthen family class immigration in Canada. The new measures include: Temporary residence visa (TRV) processing times are reduced for spousal applicants. New and specific tools for spousal TRV candidates A new open work permit is now available for spousal and
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Occupation  2021 NOC code  2021 TEER category  Audiologists and speech language pathologists 31112 1 Chiropractors 31201 1 Dentists 31110 1 Dieticians and nutritionists 31121 1 Education counsellors 41320 1 General practitioners and family physicians 31102 1 Instructors of persons with disabilities 42203 2 Kinesiologists and other professional occupation in therapy and assessment 31204 1 Licensed
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As businesses around the country actively seek to replace countless open positions, immigration plays a critical part in resolving this issue.  Recognizing this reality, the Canadian government is developing an immigration system that will serve as an economic engine. This strategy strengthens French communities while also empowering businesses and addressing workforce shortages. Canadians can enjoy long-term
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Canada is to start new occupation-based draws this summer targeting 82 occupations in five fields through its flagship Express Entry immigration selection system. New draws will also target candidates with strong French language ability, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced on May 31.  Occupations in the following fields will be targeted: healthcare science, technology, engineering,
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British Columbia has conducted new draws, issuing at least 192 invitations through multiple streams of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program. The May 30 draws were split into two categories: general and targeted. In the general draw, which included tech occupations, 151 invitations were issued through five BC PNP streams for skilled workers and international
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Canada is refusing too many international students’ study permit applications to attend colleges and universities in Quebec and limiting immigration out of a misplaced fear these foreign nationals will not return to their countries of origin after their studies, says a think-tank. International students from African countries hoping to study in the francophone province suffer
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A British Columbia-based social service agency is getting almost $12 million from Canada to offer pre-arrival settlement services to future immigrants, temporary workers and international students. “Pre-arrival services provide permanent residents with the resources to make informed decisions about their new life in Canada,” said International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan, “This new funding will deliver
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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