One of Canada’s biggest challenges in the job market is in the trades industry. A recent study by Statistics Canada (StatsCan) shows that the national job market is under pressure due to many baby boomers (born between 1955 and 1965) retiring. As a result, Canada’s workforce participation rate has dropped to its lowest…
International students can switch to a different Designated Learning Institution (DLI) after arriving in Canada on a study permit. It’s completely normal for international students to change schools in Canada, but it’s important to do it the right way. If you don’t inform the IRCC, you might not meet the conditions of your…
The newly released Express Entry Year-End report for 2023 reveals that more than twice as many Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued in Express Entry draws in 2023 compared to 2022. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 110,266 ITAs across 42 Express Entry draws held between January 11 and December 21, 2023,…
After two months of increasing immigration to Canada, the number of new permanent residents slightly declined in June. The latest data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) shows that 44,540 new permanent residents arrived in June, a 4.9% decrease from May. Even with this drop, Canada is still on pace to have…
New AAIP Update: The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) will implement a new Expression of Interest (EOI) system on September 30, 2024, to streamline its selection process. This update is intended to improve efficiency and better match the immigration process with Alberta’s labour market needs. Under the EOI system, candidates will express their…
In the latest BC PNP draw on August 7, over 144 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency were issued across general and targeted rounds. In the general draw, 59 invitations were extended to candidates who met the minimum score requirements—132 for most streams and 110 for the entry-level and semi-skilled stream. This…
In a recent interview with Reuters, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Marc Miller discussed upcoming “suite of measures” aimed at further reducing the number of non-permanent residents in Canada, including those on study or work permits. Miller indicated that the new measures might involve changes to Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWPs) and stricter…
To apply for a study permit, you will need the following documents: Additionally, you might need: Proof of acceptance Letter of Acceptance Your school must provide you with a letter of acceptance (LOA). Include the original or electronic copy of this letter with your study permit application. Post-secondary Students Your school will be…
The most recent MPNP draw (Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program) of 2024, held on August 1, issued 203 permanent residency invitations under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Worker Overseas categories. Below are the complete details of the MPNP draw announced on August 1. Skilled Worker in Manitoba Occupation-specific selection:Profiles indicating current employment…
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has proposed an amendment to the Immigration and Refugees Protection Act (IRPA) to create a new permanent economic immigration category for workers with experience and training at Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities (TEER) levels 4 and 5. The department states that this pathway would “support the modernization…
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