Author Archives: Muhammad Daniyal

The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is a leading way to immigrate to Canada as a skilled worker. Nearly every province and territory operate the PNP to nominate and welcome skilled workers to come settle in their respective jurisdiction. The program was designed to contribute to a more equitable distribution of new immigrants across the country, […]

Although most Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) holders will be ineligible to apply for a permit extension, this article will detail if you may be eligible for an extension and the options available if you are not eligible. A PGWP is a work permit available to international students who complete an eligible program while attending a […]

Earlier this month, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced that the existing Alberta Health Services (AHS) system in the province will be divided into four separate entities in an effort to “improve access to care.” In a press conference at the beginning of November, Smith reiterated that this plan would organize Alberta’s healthcare delivery system by […]

Federal, provincial and territorial immigration ministers met in Toronto to talk about the future of immigration in Canada, including how it can help boost the economy and resolve labour shortages even as the country addresses the strain on its social infrastructure and stock of housing. “The focus of our discussions was Canada’s ability to continue […]

According to the report, a Canadian passport allows visa-free travel access to 183 countries, making it one of the foremost in the world. This year the distinction of most recognised passport went to the Singaporean passport (granting access to 193 countries), with Japan trailing closely behind (granting access to 192 countries). The Afghanistan passport scored […]

On November 7, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) launched an automation tool to speed up the International Experience Canada (IEC) work permit process. This new system aims to reduce wait times and improve the immigration experience for young internationals in Canada. The new tool will triage applications based on their complexity and approving […]

On October 27th, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced changes to its International Student Program that will be implemented in the coming months to strengthen the program and protect students from fraud. The measures will require Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) to confirm every applicant’s letter of acceptance directly with IRCC in order to ensure […]

Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec, Alberta, Manitoba, and PEI have invited candidates to apply for provincial immigration. All Canadian provinces and territories, except Quebec and Nunavut, may invite economic immigrants to apply for a provincial nomination through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). A nomination strengthens a candidate’s application for permanent residency when they apply to Immigration […]

Canada has released its Immigration Levels Plan 2024-2026. Canada’s immigration levels will remain unchanged from its current targets. In 2024, the country will target the admission of 485,000 new immigrants. In 2025 and 2026, Canada will look to welcome 500,000 new immigrants in each year. The targets are the same as those announced under the […]

According to a survey conducted by financial management consulting firm Normandin Beaudry, workers across this country are expected to see a wage increase of 3.6%, on average, in 2024. Surveying more than 700 companies across Canada, the Ontario-based firm noted several findings of value for employed Canadians, some of which allude to a positive future and […]