BREAKING: New bill would rein in asylum claims
Chris GribbleMany foreign nationals will become ineligible to apply for asylum in Canada, should a newly-tabled bill become law. Under the new bill, a foreign national would be ineligible to claim…
When do immigrants to Canada begin buying homes?
Immigrants in Canada can work their way to homeownership and often do so at greater rates on average than the Canadian-born population. A recent study by Statistics Canada examines the…
British Columbia issues invitations under entrepreneur streams
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) has issued more invitations to apply (ITAs) to foreign nationals wishing to immigrate to the province. Candidates were issued ITAs based on…
Canada holds first Express Entry draw under new Immigration Minister
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 277 ITAs to candidates in a Provincial Nominee…
Pictou County in Nova Scotia announces priority sectors and occupations for rural PR pathway
Pictou County has released its list of priority sectors and occupations under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). Located a two-hour drive from Halifax, Pictou County’s RCIP designated area includes…
IRCC changes rules for maintained status
Canada’s immigration department has changed the rules around maintained status in the event that a temporary resident submits more than one application. Under the new rules, if a temporary resident…
Claresholm announces RCIP designated employers and reveals who’s hiring now
Claresholm in Alberta has revealed its list of designated employers under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). Under the RCIP, a foreign national must have a job offer from a…