Hong Kong-born Olivia Chow elected mayor of Toronto
Chris GribbleOn June 26, Toronto elected Oliva Chow as mayor. Chow is the first visible minority, and first female, mayor of Toronto. She is also an immigrant. She and her family…
BREAKING: Canada holds first-ever category-based Express Entry draw for healthcare workers
IRCC has invited 500 healthcare workers under the new Express Entry category-based selection draws. Candidates required a minimum comprehensive ranking system (CRS) score of 476. This is the very first…
Finding a Job in Canada: What you Need to Know as a Newcomer
As a newcomer, one of the most important steps in your transition is finding a job in Canada. Embarking on your job search journey can be both exciting and challenging…
IRCC issues 4,300 ITAs in latest Express Entry draw
IRCC has held the fifteenth Express Entry draw of 2023. Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 4,300 candidates in an all-program draw. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System…
Canada to introduce new work permit for U.S. H-1B visa holders
Today, Canada’s Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced additional measures aimed at attracting more global tech talent to Canada. These measures comprise the launch of what Fraser and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship…
IRCC to provide more flexibility for work permit holders to also study in Canada
On June 27th, 2023, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced a new temporary measure that will remove the limit on the length of study programs…
The security screening process for Canadian immigration
The government of Canada requires all immigration applicants to undergo a security screening, which is a thorough background check to ensure that you do not pose a threat to Canadian…
What are your rights as a tenant? How to rent your first home in Canada
As a newcomer to Canada, it is likely that your first home will be a rented house or apartment. It is important to understand your rights as renter to ensure…