What do we know about the Parents and Grandparents Program 2023?
Chris GribbleIf you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, you may be able to sponsor your parent or grandparent to come to Canada. Through the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP),…
IRCC publishes criteria to receive designation as a language testing organization
On August 11, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) published the criteria it uses to determine whether to approve a language testing organization. IRCC requires language tests for economic class…
British Columbia and Manitoba nominate candidates in latest round of PNP draws
British Columbia and Manitoba have nominated candidates this week in the most recent round of Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws. Provinces can nominate candidates for permanent residency because immigration is…
Immigration Minister Marc Miller Turns to Immigration as Canada Construction Loses Jobs
Recent Statistics Canada data suggests that Canada continues to lose tens of thousands construction jobs, despite meeting – and exceeding – its target immigration levels each year and preparing to…
A Global Migration Boom Has Started: What Are its Implications for Canada?
In the latest Investment Migration Council story, economists have outlined a surge in migration to high-income countries (HICs) in the recent past, with the foreign-born population in Global North countries…
Expanding Immigration While Not Fixing Systemic Racism Could Deter Newcomers from Coming To Canada
Independent research professional Themrise Khan sheds light on the endemic racism that exists within Canadian society, arguing that leaving it unaddressed while simultaneously expanding economic immigration would deter migrants from…
Protecting Against Cybersecurity Threats in Canadian Banking: A Guide for Canada’s Newcomers
Relocating to Canada offers an array of new opportunities, including integrating into the country’s robust banking system. However, with the digitalization of financial services, there’s a growing need to be…
A look at Express Entry for the remainder of 2023
The summer of 2023 has seen some major changes to how Canada’s Express Entry application management system chooses which candidates receive Invitations to Apply (ITAs). While Express Entry has been…