Chris GribbleNorth Okanagan-Shuswap announces sectors and occupations for RCIP
North Okanagan-Shuswap has published its list of priority sectors and occupations for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). The priority sectors are Health; Education, Law and Social, and Community and…
Thunder Bay announces eligible occupations for new PR pathway
The municipal government of Thunder Bay has announced eligible occupations to receive permanent residence (PR) on arrival through its participation in the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). Under the RCIP,…
Major Drop in CRS Scores as Canada Removes Points for Arranged Employment
IRCC Policy Change Leads to Lower CRS Scores and New Opportunities for Express Entry Candidates Canada’s Express Entry system has undergone a major transformation following the removal of Comprehensive Ranking…
Missed out on PR through the BC PNP as an international graduate? Here are your other options for pursuing PR
The door has closed for international graduates seeking nominations from the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). The BC PNP closed two graduate streams, and had planned to open…
Will the federal government ever fix the Citizenship Act?
Unconstitutional legislation preventing lost Canadians from gaining citizenship remains on the books. On April 22, 2025, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice extended the deadline to Nov 20, 2025 for…