Business incubator helps immigrant entrepreneurs thrive in BC

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Sun, 06 Oct 2024 21:33:03 +0000

Helping diverse business owners succeed is DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society’s Diverse Entrepreneurs Business Incubator, a program powered by a $425,000 grant from TD Bank for the next two years.

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British Columbia and Manitoba hold immigration draws; Alberta provides processing updates

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sat, 05 Oct 2024 12:00:15 +0000

This week the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held immigration draws. The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) provided processing updates on their provincial immigration streams. In separate draws, British Columbia and Manitoba invited candidates on the basis of their professional experience, education, and inclusion in special strategic […]

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Canada announces changes to Spousal Open Work Permit eligibility

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Sat, 05 Oct 2024 00:16:42 +0000

The new regulations aim to narrow the scope of who qualifies for these permits, particularly focusing on the spouses of international students and workers in Canada.

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DIVERSEcity Entrepreneur & Small Business Fair

Credit to Author: Staff Writer| Date: Fri, 04 Oct 2024 14:29:46 +0000

Are you interested in learning about starting a small business? Have a business idea you’d like to turn into some self-employment income? You’re invited to the FREE DIVERSEcity Entrepreneur & Small Business Fair, supported by TD, a dynamic event that brings together entrepreneurs, service providers and community leaders in one space to talk about starting […]

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IRCC to grant work permits to Yukon nominee candidates

Credit to Author: Derek Shank| Date: Fri, 04 Oct 2024 12:00:11 +0000

The Canadian federal government will issue work permits to some foreign nationals working in Yukon. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm © Want to advertise on CIC News? Click here to contact us. On Wed, 1 Oct, immigration minister Marc Miller announced that this new temporary measure would provide […]

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IRCC releases program updates regarding Intra-Company Transferees

Credit to Author: Derek Shank| Date: Thu, 03 Oct 2024 20:47:14 +0000

Immigration, Citizenship and Refugees Canada (IRCC) has updated its guidance to staff relating to Intra-Company Transferees (ICTs). These changes were released on October 3. IRCC made significant changes to staff guidance for section R205(a) of Canadian Interests – Significant Benefit – Intra-company transferees. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm […]

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October 2024: State of the Express Entry Pool

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Thu, 03 Oct 2024 12:00:53 +0000

After a busy August and July, September saw Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) slow down Express Entry draws. In September, the immigration department held three Express Entry draws, continuing to prioritize domestic and francophone candidates to be invited to apply for permanent residence (PR). Let’s look at Express Entry draws over the last month, […]

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Ontario increases minimum wage. Is it enough to live on as a newcomer?

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 02 Oct 2024 12:00:45 +0000

Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan have all increased the legal minimum hourly wage paid to workers as of October 1. Most increases are incremental and tied to the rate of inflation. For example, in Ontario, the minimum wage has increased from $16.55 an hour to $17.20. The average income of a person making […]

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Publisher Luciana Erregue is dedicated to diverse storytelling

Credit to Author: Baisakhi Roy| Date: Tue, 01 Oct 2024 14:15:22 +0000

Erregue founded Laberinto Press: to amplify the voices of “hyphenated” Canadians — people with rich, layered identities who are not often represented in mainstream literature.

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Here’s what you can expect during your virtual citizenship ceremony in Canada

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Tue, 01 Oct 2024 12:00:12 +0000

Virtual citizenship ceremonies have become the norm in Canada. These ceremonies were traditionally held in person, but over the pandemic, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) started conducting virtual ceremonies to abide by social distancing regulations and reduce the backlog. Schedule a Free Canadian Citizenship Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm Despite the lifting […]

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