Coming to Canada to study? How to get your study permit
Chris GribbleStudying abroad can be an exciting adventure. To help you get started there are a few things that you should be aware of if you plan to come to Canada…
Canadian immigration services to be disrupted as 155,000 federal government employees go on strike
The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), a union representing 155,000 federal government employees, has announced a strike effective today that will impact most government departments, including Immigration, Refugees and…
How Internationally-Trained Software Developers Can Immigrate To Canada
Software developers are immigrating to Canada in increasing numbers with the latest Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) data showing such immigration up by almost a third this year. In…
Saskatchewan Has Best Educational Credential Assessment System In Canada, Premier Claims
Saskatchewan Immigration Minister Jeremy Harrison says his province has the best Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) system in Canada. The province is paying up to $6,000 for any healthcare worker to…
Bank of Canada holds interest rates steady: Why that’s good for newcomers
On April 12, the Bank of Canada (BoC) announced that it would hold interest rates steady at 4.5%. Interest rates have stayed at 4.5% since January this year, following several…
Ontario Names 20 Employers And Representatives Fined For Contraventions Of Immigration Act
Ontario published the names of 20 employers, individuals and representatives at the end of March after slapping them with fines for contraventions of the Ontario Immigration Act, 2015. In all, they…
Canada’s Rural And Northern Immigration Pilot Immigration Program Could Be Made Permanent
become a permanent immigration program or at least continue in some form beyond its slated end date of August next year. “From my perspective the Rural and Northern Immigration Program…
What is the difference between Inland and Outland spousal sponsorship?
If you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and are married or in a relationship with a foreign national, you may sponsor that person to join you in Canada…