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Canada’s rental market: trends, challenges, and what’s next

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2024 15:49:20 +0000

According to the latest RentCafe “Canada Renter Interest Report” and insights from a Desjardins report on rent inflation, while rent hikes have been a major issue, there’s hope that the market will stabilise in the next few years — thanks to more housing supply and slower economic growth.

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IRCC invites CEC candidates for second consecutive week

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 18 Nov 2024 19:31:30 +0000

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) have issued invitations to apply (ITAs) in the most recent Express Entry draw. The department issued 400 ITAs in a Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 539 to be considered. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment Today’s draw follows a […]

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Your guide to Ontario’s paid days off in 2025: public holidays and long weekends

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2024 14:30:05 +0000

For most employees in Canada, the statutory (legally-mandated) holidays they receive will depend on their province or territory of residence. Federally-regulated employers, which include the federal government and employers in certain sectors, must follow the federal holiday calendar, while all other employers must follow the holiday calendar of their province or territory. Subscribe and get […]

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IRCC to update application fees on December 1

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2024 13:00:37 +0000

On December 1 application and processing fees for several types of visitor, worker, and student applications to Canada will increase. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will increase fees for multiple applications for temporary residents seeking to extend their status or gain entry into the country, including: Restoration of temporary resident status applications (for visitors, […]

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IRCC invites PNP candidates in latest Express Entry draw

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 18 Nov 2024 19:31:30 +0000

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) have issued invitations to apply (ITAs) in the most recent Express Entry draw. The department issued 174 ITAs in a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 816 to be considered. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment This is the second […]

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Discounts and offers for international students in Canada

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 18 Nov 2024 13:00:41 +0000

International students in Canada have several opportunities to save money on goods and services in the country. There are many discounts and offers aimed at international students, encompassing everyday goods such as groceries and school supplies, mobile phone and internet plans, and even some luxury items. CIC News has prepared the following guide to help […]

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British Columbia and Alberta invite PNP candidates

Credit to Author: Derek Shank| Date: Sun, 17 Nov 2024 13:00:38 +0000

British Columbia and Alberta have issued invitations to apply to candidates for provincial nomination, and Alberta has published processing times updates for its immigration programs. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs British Columbia invitations The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) has issued at least 25 invitations to apply (ITAs) for provincial nomination, […]

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New survey reveals the happiest provinces in Canada

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Sat, 16 Nov 2024 13:00:32 +0000

A recent survey by the Angus Reid Institute has revealed that Quebec is the happiest province in Canada. The non-profit conducted an online survey from July 31 to August 2, 2024, among a randomized sample of 1,609 Canadians over 18. Angus Reid wants your opinion  The survey specifically looked at Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec, Manitoba, […]

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International students in Canada can work 24 hours a week off-campus

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Fri, 15 Nov 2024 19:40:41 +0000

International students in Canada can now work up to 24 hours per week off-campus while their classes are in session. Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Marc Miller confirmed that the new regulations have taken effect as of November 15. Discover your options to study in Canada Prior to this change, the limit […]

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