Category Archives: News & Updates

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 […]

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 […]