Chris GribbleCanada Issues 646 Invitations in Latest Provincial Nominee Program Express Entry Draw
Canada’s latest Express Entry draw issued 646 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in the Provincial Nominee Program category. The February 17 draw saw a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of …
Is Canada Achieving Its Population Targets?
A recent report by Desjardins examines whether Canada is on track to meet its revised population targets. In October 2024, the Canadian federal government unveiled a strategic plan to reduce…
IRCC Grants One-Year Temporary Residence Permit To Human Trafficking and Family Violence Victims
Human trafficking and family violence remain serious concerns in Canada, affecting some of the most vulnerable individuals in society. To provide better support to victims, Canada has introduced expanded measures…
IRCC issues more Express Entry invitations to PNP candidates
Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system. The department issued 646 ITAs to candidates in a Provincial Nominee Program…
Can you enter Canada with a criminal record?
Your past criminal record in a foreign country—even if considerable time has passed—can prevent you from being allowed into Canada. Under Canadian law, any non-citizen can be denied entry on…
Alberta holds first provincial selection of 2025, New Brunswick provides processing updates
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has issued invitations to apply to Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates in its first draw of 2025. Candidates were invited with consideration to their…
Celebrating 60 years: 10 fascinating facts about Canada’s maple leaf flag
Canada’s iconic red-and-white maple leaf flag may be the country’s most recognizable symbol today, but it wasn’t always so ubiquitous. The Canadian flag has had a rich and storied past…