Let In More Construction Trades Helpers, Business Groups Tell IRCC
Canada needs to let in more foreign nationals through its immigration programs to help in the construction of new housing for Canadians, says the president of a British Columbia business…
British Columbia, Alberta and PEI issue provincial nominations this week
British Columbia, Alberta and Prince Edward Island issued invitations to apply (ITAs) for candidates in several in-demand occupations, through their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). The British Columbia Provincial Nominee…
Alberta pauses processing for Alberta Opportunity Stream applications; will launch stream for tourism and hospitality
As of February 15, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has temporarily paused processing applications for the Alberta Opportunity Stream until further notice. The AAIP says the pause will give…
Canada’s Parents and Grandparents Immigration Hit New Record In 2023
The Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) closed last year up by 3.7 per cent, less than half the rate of growth for overall immigration to Canada, the latest data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reveals.…
Canada Immigration Minister Considering Cut To Off Campus Work For International Students
Immigration Minister Marc Miller is reportedly mulling over cuts to the number of hours international students will be allowed to work off campus in a bid to curb what he…
Former Wards Of Protective Care In Canada Get Permanent Residence Pathway
Foreign nationals who aged out of protective care services in Canada before they could get their permanent residence or citizenship – and face the possibility of deportation back to their…
Canada Issues 150 Invitations to Apply for Agriculture and Agri-food Occupations Category
Are you a candidate with skills and qualifications in one of Canada’s 82 jobs for occupation-specific Express Entry draws? We want to help you move to Canada. Please submit your CV…
Quebec Workforce Grew Last Year Due To Temporary Residents
A Quebec think-tank is crediting immigration for boosting the number of workers in that francophone province and helping resolve labour shortages. “We see that this labor supply has really increased…