In a report released on December 9, 2024, Statistics Canada revealed that newcomer entry wages have grown significantly, even as real wages for Canadians have declined. The report focused on the real median entry wages of immigrants one year after arriving in Canada, comparing data from 2021 and 2022. Over this period, newcomer…
Canada is a popular destination for international students, known for its welcoming atmosphere and world-class education. To make higher education more affordable, Canada offers various scholarships to help students from all over the world. Despite recent limits on the number of international students allowed to receive study permits, Canada continues to provide opportunities…
Randstad Canada has released its 2025 salary guide, offering valuable insights into salary trends and highlighting the professions likely to see the most significant pay increases. The report covers over 1,000 industries across Canada and provides detailed salary data for entry-level, mid-level, and senior-level roles nationwide. If you’re aiming to thrive in the…
Canada remains a preferred destination for immigrants worldwide, making it essential to stay informed about the current processing times for various immigration applications. Whether you’re pursuing citizenship, renewing a PR card, or applying for temporary residency, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) frequently updates processing times to reflect their workload and efficiency. Here’s…
Starting December 1, 2024, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced higher fees for various temporary resident applications. The increases, which range from 2.80% to 4.69%, will affect those applying to restore their temporary resident status, re-enter Canada after being deemed inadmissible, or obtain temporary resident permits. Higher Fees Introduced for Temporary…
The Government of Canada has announced a temporary halt on new applications for the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program from Groups of Five and community sponsors. This pause will take effect on November 29, 2024, and will continue until December 31, 2025. The aim is to decrease the application backlog and improve…
Canada has long been viewed as a land of opportunity, attracting immigrants from around the globe with its promise of stability, prosperity, and a high quality of life. However, a concerning trend has emerged in recent years: a growing number of skilled immigrants, including those with permanent residency, are opting to leave the…
Canada’s Immigration Minister, Marc Miller, has revealed intentions to initiate a new series of reforms designed to revamp the nation’s immigration and asylum frameworks. These anticipated modifications, set to be disclosed shortly, aim to tackle growing apprehensions regarding systemic inefficiencies, a rise in asylum requests, and difficulties associated with temporary work permits. Ongoing…
Canada’s Immigration Minister Marc Miller is considering a big change to the immigration system: removing the extra points given to permanent residency applicants with Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs). Right now, the Express Entry system awards 50 points for an LMIA from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC). For managerial jobs under TEER…
In a recent video message, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau talked about the government’s plans to reform the country’s immigration system. These changes are focused on managing population growth and tackling ongoing issues like exploitation within the system. Trudeau explained the decision to reduce both permanent and temporary immigration levels over the next…
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