Canada

The labour shortage of medical sonographers in Canada is being called a national crisis, providing an opportunity for qualified foreign nationals to gain their permanent residence here through occupation-targeted Express Entry draws. Earlier this year, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced Canada’s Express Entry system would begin targeting 82 Canada jobs in healthcare, technology, trades, transport and agriculture this

The popularity of Canada’s Start-Up Visa (SUV) immigration program soared in July as the number of monthly arrivals under it more than doubled compared to the previous month, reveals the latest data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). In June, 65 new permanent residents had immigrated under the entrepreneurship program. In July, that spiked upwards 107.7

Toronto, one of Canada’s most diverse and dynamic cities, has been a magnet for immigrants from all corners of the globe for decades. As a new immigrant in Toronto, you are about to embark on a journey filled with opportunities, challenges, and cultural enrichment. To make your transition smoother and your settlement successful, there are

The rush by companies to develop online retail operations during the COVID-9 pandemic and keep sales up as public health restrictions led to closures and social distancing fuelled a massive push to hire more web developers for Canada jobs. “With increasing technology adoption, web developers are in demand to help businesses establish an online presence,”

Newfoundland and Labrador is hosting a series of virtual Canada jobs fairs to help employers recruit more foreign workers to resolve ongoing labour shortages. “Newfoundland and Labrador employers with an interest in filling their staffing needs with workers from outside of Canada are encouraged to register for upcoming virtual immigration fairs starting in September,” notes

Spouses and common-law partners immigrated to Canada in almost exactly the same numbers in July as they did in the previous month as the immigration program continues on track to end this year up by 33.7 per cent over last year. The latest data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reveals Canada welcomed 6,215

Canada Housing Minister and former Immigration Minister Sean Fraser has hinted that the federal government may consider changes to the country’s historically high immigration levels targets. “When we look to the future of immigration levels planning, we want to maintain ambition and immigration, but we want to better align our immigration policies with the absorptive

Quebec started its public consultations on immigration Tuesday to determine what its strategy should be from 2024 through to 2027 to deal with both serious labour shortages and economic growth while preserving the French language. During the three-week consultation process that started Sept. 12, a committee of the National Assembly of Quebec, the province’s legislative

Canada has a demand for kinesiologists and other professional Canada jobs in therapy and assessment, providing opportunities for foreign nationals to gain their permanent residence under occupation-targeted Express Entry draws. In the Canadian territories, Ottawa announced only last month it will be investing $380 million more over the coming decade in the Yukon’s healthcare system as well as

The Quebec Association of Independent Schools (QAIS) is urging Education Minister Bernard Drainville to help students who are “distressed and confused” about their temporary permits to study in English in Quebec. Christopher Shannon of QAIS said that between 12 to 20 students have been denied permit renewals by bureaucrats misinterpreting the law, and dozens of

Quebec immigration has conducted two new draws through the Arrima Expression of Interest system, issuing 2,433 Canada immigration invitations to apply. The draws were conducted on August 24 and September 7. The August 24 draw saw 1,000 invitations issued to candidates with a French language speaking ability of level 7 or higher on the Quebec

Immigration to Canada under the Parents and Grandparents (PGP) is going to continue to be limited to the families of those sponsors who have already submitted interest to sponsor forms when the program re-opens next month. “Due to the number of forms remaining in the pool of submissions from 2020, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)

The demand for land surveyors is expected to outstrip the capacity of Canadian schools to train up a new generation of workers to do the Canada jobs that will become available in the coming decade, creating opportunities for foreign nationals who want to immigrate to Canada. In his final report to the Alberta Land Surveyors’

Moving to a new country is an exciting yet challenging endeavor, and the Canadian province of Alberta, with its breathtaking landscapes and vibrant cities, holds a special allure for immigrants. Whether you’re drawn by career opportunities, educational prospects, or a desire for adventure, adjusting to life in Alberta requires careful preparation and an understanding of

The number of people with Canada jobs rose by 40,000 in August, by the employment rate fell as the country’s population grew even faster. More than one in 20 Canadian residents is now working more than one job. “With a higher cost of living, taking on additional work may be a necessity for some workers

The 2023 U.S. News & World Best Countries Ranking has placed Canada as the second best country in the world. While it had made first place in 2021, Canada slipped to third place the next year. Therefore, this marks a come-back for Canada on the annual analysis. In the ranking for this year, Switzerland retained