What is the right amount of immigration for Canada?
As Canada’s immigration levels continue to increase—with an estimated 1.45 million people expected between 2023 and 2025—a question can emerge for many in the country: what is the right amount of immigration for Canada? A recent Desjardins study looks to address this…
Canada’s new immigration minister is Marc Miller
Kareem El-Assal Published on July 26th, 2023 at 07:11am EDTUpdated on July 27th, 2023 at 10:38am EDT Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced major changes to his cabinet this morning at 10:30 AM Eastern Time. Canada’s new immigration minister…
IRCC processing spousal TRVs in 30 days with a 90% approval rate
Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) now has a processing time of 30 days for Temporary Resident Visas (TRVs) for spousal applicants. The measure applies to spousal applicants who have already applied for permanent residency in Canada. Rather than require applicants to remain in…
Buying a home in Canada as a non-Canadian
Temporary residents may still be able buy a house in Canada if they meet certain conditions under the new regulations. Edana Robitaille Published on January 13th, 2023 at 08:00am EST Updated on January 13th, 2023 at 09:21am EST Aa ACCESSIBILITY…
IRCC announces additional funding for Racialized Newcomer Women Pilot Program
Nearly $6 million in funding going toward 10 projects that can help newcomer women find employment. Edana Robitaille Published on January 4th, 2023 at 11:12am EST AaACCESSIBILITY Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced its intent to provide an…
IRCC confirms IT glitch affecting Express Entry candidates
System problems occurring since the implementation of NOC 2021 are having an impact on Express Entry candidates. Edana Robitaille Vimal Sivakumar Published on December 14th, 2022 at 01:00pm ESTUpdated on December 14th, 2022 at 05:11pm EST AaACCESSIBILITY 179Shares…
A summary of IRCC’s 2022 International Experience Canada research study
IRCC recently conducted a research study gathering opinions on COVID-19, international travel and the IEC program. Read a recap of the key findings below. Vimal Sivakumar Published on December 11th, 2022 at 08:00am EST AaACCESSIBILITY 2Shares In March…
What is the Ontario Provincial Nominee Program?
Ontario welcomes one third of all immigrants to Canada each year. Julia Hornstein Published on November 27th, 2022 at 08:00am EST AaACCESSIBILITY 41Shares Ontario is Canada’s most popular landing destination for immigrants. Through Ontario’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), which is…
How a spousal open work permit can allow you to work in Canada
Inland spousal sponsorship applicants can work in Canada while their permanent resident applications are being processed. Find out how below. Vimal Sivakumar Published on November 24th, 2022 at 08:00am EST AaACCESSIBILITY 4Shares Spousal sponsorship is an integral component of…
Canada invites 4,750 candidates in the most recent Express Entry draw
CRS score continues to drop in eleventh all-program draw since July 6. Edana Robitaille Published on November 23rd, 2022 at 01:22pm ESTUpdated on November 23rd, 2022 at 02:03pm EST AaACCESSIBILITY 133Shares On November 23, Canada held its most…