Category Archives: News & Updates

A recent study by Statistics Canada revealed that landed immigrants from Africa and Asia had the highest employment rates on average, compared to landed immigrants from other regions around the world. Note: “Landed immigrants” (or simply “immigrants”) are technical terms used by Statistics Canada to denote a permanent resident of Canada. Individuals with a temporary status (i.e.: […]

According to 2023 Statistics Canada (StatsCan) data released yesterday, there is a clear correlation between the employment rate of core working-age immigrants* and how long it has been since they landed in Canada. Importantly, StatsCan’s data assessed employment and unemployment for two general groups of immigrants – those aged “15 years or older” and those who […]

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has begun to implement the first of its measures to strengthen and maintain the integrity of the international student program in Canada. Specifically, the immigration department has now launched an online portal for Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs)—the only schools in Canada that are authorized to accept international students—to verify […]

The importance of a strong technology sector as it relates to Canada’s economy and development cannot be understated. The technology sector in this country is vital to Canada’s ability to foster innovation, pursue growth in the future and develop as a country. For that reason, tech talent from all over the world is in significant […]

As of January 1st 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will be adjusting the cost-of-living requirement for study permit applicants. This marks a significant update since the early 2000s, when the requirement was set at $10,000 for a single applicant. The new cost-of-living requirement will be $20,635, which is in addition to the first year of […]

According to Statistics Canada, Canada’s population has soared, reaching an estimated 40,528,396, a figure which includes citizens and residents, on October 1st, 2023. The surge reflects an increase of 430,635 people, marking a notable growth rate of 1.1% since July 1st, 2023. This increase represents the highest population growth in any quarter since the second […]

Five of Canada’s provinces have invited candidates to apply for provincial immigration programs this week. Provinces nominate economic immigration candidates through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Receiving a PNP nomination means that a candidate has a stronger application when they apply to Immigration Citizenship and Refugees Canada (IRCC) for permanent residence. Several pathways exist within […]

The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)—a part of the Economist Group—has recently published their Global Liveability Index scores for the year 2023. Among the top 10 most liveable cities were three Canadian ones—with Canada boasting more spots in the top 10 than any other country. Specifically, these were: Vancouver in fifth place, Calgary in seventh place […]

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has opened the 2024 International Experience Canada (IEC) pool. The IEC is a work permit program that allows youth that are citizens of countries that have bilateral Youth Mobility Arrangements with Canada, to temporarily reside and work in Canada. This year’s intake will allow close to 90,000 applicants from over 30 countries the opportunity […]

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has invited candidates in the most recent Express Entry draw. The department issued 4,750 invitations to apply (ITAs) in an all-program draw. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 561 to be considered. This is the first draw since October 26. On November 14 IRCC tweeted […]