IRCC invites 7,000 candidates with a minimum CRS score of 490. This is the first all-program draw since January 18. IRCC held the seventh Express Entry draw of 2023 today. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued invitations to 7,000 candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 490. The number of ITAs in this draw […]
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The next phase of the provincial government’s “Alberta is Calling” campaign, which will try to attract workers from northern and southwestern Ontario and the Maritimes, was launched Monday. The Alberta government is hoping to address labour shortages in sectors like skilled trades, health care, food service and hospitality, accounting, engineering and technology. “Almost every sector in […]
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52% of poll respondents feel Canada’s immigration policy will have a “positive or somewhat positive” impact on the country’s economy. Reports from urban population centres across Canada suggest that rent prices in these areas are “soaring” as a result of “explosive population growth.” This is creating conditions that are requiring many Canadians to leave major cities […]
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International Women’s Day takes place annually on March 8th as a global recognition of the contributions that women make in the workplace, the work they do in the home as well as their cultural and societal contributions. It also acts as a day to bring awareness to many of the ongoing struggles women face globally. […]
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Some of the best jobs in Canada for students to earn and support themselves. As of November 15th, 2022, international students holding a valid study permit in Canada can now work an unlimited number of hours, during school semesters, until the end of 2023. Top part-time jobs Teaching Assistants (TA)—Average pay: $23 CAD/hour This is one of […]
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IRCC has held the third PNP-only draw of the year. IRCC held the sixth Express Entry draw of 2023 today. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued invitations to 667 candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 748. This was the fourth program-specific draw of 2023 following results of the PNP-only draw on February 15. Three of […]
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Between the TFWP and the IMP, Canadian immigration breaks another record by welcoming the highest-ever number of foreign workers in a calendar year. In 2022, a record 608,420 Canadian work permits took effect. This is close to 200,000 more work permits than in 2021, which saw only 414,000 permits come into effect. Work permits were […]
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Canada requires increased immigration to offset labour shortages created by an aging population and low birth rate. Explore what’s happening with the Canadian labour market and why immigration might be the answer. As of 2021, “people who were, or had ever been, a landed immigrant or permanent resident in Canada” — grouped together for simplicity […]
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This move comes as part of Canada’s attempt to mitigate driver shortages in the busing and transport trucking industries across the country. On November 16, 2022, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) transitioned from its National Occupation Classification (NOC) 2016 system to an updated NOC 2021 version. As part of this transition to NOC 2021, IRCC made 16 occupations newly […]
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Heightened proficiency in English and French among recent immigrants indicates greater potential for success in Canada
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Linguistic integration is a vital indicator of immigrant success in Canada. The good news is that most recent Canadian immigrants are in a good position to succeed because of their ability to speak English or French. According to the 2021 Canadian census, which was released in Q4 2022, more than 9 in 10 people who immigrated […]