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Last Updated on June 17, 2021 Ontario immigration has conducted two new Expression of Interest draws, issuing 940 Invitations to Apply through the Employer Job Offer streams for Foreign Workers and International Students. The June 16 Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) draws focused on profiles submitted since April 28, 2021. Both were general draws. The

Last Updated on June 16, 2021 British Columbia immigration has issued 72 invitations to skilled workers and international graduates in a new BC PNP Tech draw. The June 15 draw featured invitations through four streams of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program.  Minimum scores were 80 for all four streams. The featured streams were: SI

Last Updated on June 16, 2021 Nova Scotia immigration has added two new jobs to its Occupations in Demand stream for intermediate-skilled jobs in high demand in the province. Candidates with experience in NOC 7521 for heavy equipment operators (except crane) and NOC 7611 for construction trades helpers and labourers can now qualify for permanent

Last Updated on June 16, 2021 The francophone province of Quebec is plunking down more than half a million dollars to fund integration services for immigrants in seven regional municipalities and the city of Rimouski. All of those municipalities, including Rimouski, are on the southern shore of the St. Lawrence River. The almost $590,000 is

Last Updated on June 15, 2021 The oath all immigrants take to become Canadian citizens is being changed to include a statement of respect for the country’s indigenous peoples. “The oath of citizenship is more than words. It’s a declaration of belonging,” tweeted Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino earlier this month.  “The oath will now recognize

Last Updated on June 14, 2021 Contractors are being forced to turn down work in the Atlantic Canadian province of New Brunswick because a downturn in immigration due to COVID-19 has left them without the skilled workers they need.  “We work our whole lives to be at this point and now we have got to

Last Updated on June 11, 2021 Amazon is on a tech worker hiring blitz in Canada in a move largely anticipated by experts who predicted earlier this year that Ottawa’s progressive immigration policies were likely going to lure American tech giants north. Venture capitalist Chris Albinson, the incoming CEO of Communitech, saw the writing on

Last Updated on June 11, 2021 Canada immigration numbers dropped off slightly in April, with 21,105 new permanent resident arrivals, although it remained the fourth-highest monthly total since COVID-19 travel restrictions were imposed. The latest federal government figures show Canada welcomed 91,580 newcomers in the first four months of the year, compared to just over

Last Updated on June 10, 2021 The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score dropped again as Canada conducted a new Express Entry draw, issuing 6,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to Canadian Experience Class candidates. The June 10 draw featured a minimum CRS of 368 points, 12 points lower than the previous CEC draw and the

Last Updated on June 10, 2021 With the summer tourism season now here and vaccination rates in Canada and the United States rising – and new daily cases of COVID-19 falling – there is a growing hope the border between the two countries will once again open and allow a more normal flow of Canadians

Last Updated on June 10, 2021 Canada has announced plans to end the mandatory 14-day quarantine for fully vaccinated citizens and permanent residents returning from abroad. In an announcement Wednesday, Health Minister Patty Hajdu said negative COVID-19 tests would still be required. The easing of restrictions is set to begin in early July, although only

Last Updated on June 9, 2021 Canada is opening the door to immigration even wider for Hong Kongers – many of whom are adversely affected by China’s anti-democracy crackdown – by opening two new pathways to permanent residency. “With young Hong Kongers casting their eyes abroad, we want them to choose Canada,” said Immigration Minister

Last Updated on June 9, 2021 Alberta immigration has conducted a new Express Entry draw, issuing invitations to 191 candidates. The June 5 Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program draw saw candidates required Comprehensive Ranking System scores as low as 300. Important requirements for the Alberta Express Entry stream are that candidates have stated an interest in

Last Updated on June 9, 2021 Canada has conducted its largest-ever Express Entry draw aimed at Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates, issuing 940 Invitations to Apply (ITAs). The June 9 draw featured a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score of 711 points, two points lower than the previous draw and the lowest of 2021 for a

Last Updated on June 9, 2021 British Columbia immigration has conducted two new draws, issuing invitations to a total of 373 candidates through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program. The June 8 draws featured a general draw, and a second draw targeting two NOC codes: 0621 for Retail and Wholesale Trade Managers and 0631 for

Last Updated on June 9, 2021 Manitoba immigration has issued 142 Letters of Advice to Apply to skilled workers and international graduates in the latest draw through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program. The June 7 draw saw LAAs issued through three MPNP streams. Skilled Workers in Manitoba received 95 LAAs, with the lowest ranked candidates