Chris GribbleDo I need a medical exam to study in Canada?
Hundreds of thousands of foreign nationals apply annually for a study permit to pursue further education in Canada. In fact, studying in Canada is so popular that Immigration, Refugees and…
Celebrating notable Black immigrants this Black History Month
February marks Black History Month—an annual celebration and appreciation of the contributions that those of African heritage have given to Canada. As of the 2021 census, there were an estimated…
Ontario, BC and Alberta Have Best Records For Immigrant Retention
Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta did the best job of any of the provinces of hanging onto their immigrants who arrived in Canada from 2012 to 2016, a Statistics Canada…
Canada opens new PR pathway for families impacted by the conflict in Sudan
Today Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced a new immigration pathway for families impacted by the ongoing conflict in Sudan. The department confirmed that starting February 27th, 2024, it…
Does IRCC look at my social media?
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) do check the information in a candidate’s application and compare it with the candidate’s social media and…
British Columbia Issues At Least 213 Invitations In New PNP Draw
British Columbia has issued at least 213 invitations in a new draw through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program. The February 21 draw saw invitations issued in five different categories.…
Canada Makes it Easier for Internationally Educated Health Professionals to Immigrate To Yukon
Canada is helping internationally educated health care professionals (IEHPs) work in Yukon by investing to speed up their accreditation. Rechie Veldez, Minister of Small Business, has announced up to $3.65…
Quebec Wants English-Speaking Asylum Claimants To Go To Other Provinces
Quebec’s French language commissioner wants to strike a deal with Canada’s federal government to ensure only French-speaking asylum claimants will be directed to settle in the province. “A new federal-provincial…