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Canada’s immigration cuts and hiring bias: why newcomers struggle to find work

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2025 14:31:36 +0000

Canada’s recent immigration cuts and hiring biases are making it harder for skilled newcomers to find jobs that match their qualifications. Addressing barriers like Canadian experience requirements and improving credential recognition can help unlock the full potential of immigrant talent.

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Acupuncturist Adam Chen: bridging eastern and western medicine in Canada

Credit to Author: Vivien Fellegi| Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2025 15:56:46 +0000

Traditional Chinese medicine practitioner Adam Chen has pioneered acupuncture treatments in Canada, integrating Eastern and Western medical practices and improving the lives of countless patients along the way

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Pacific Mall’s spectacular Lunar New Year celebration rings in Year of the Snake

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:42:16 +0000

Pacific Mall’s annual Lunar New Year celebration wrapped up with a bang, welcoming nearly 80,000 visitors over two weekends of cultural performances, interactive experiences and festive shopping

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A newcomer’s guide to work permit-exempt individuals in Canada

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2025 11:00:54 +0000

Depending on the nature and duration of your work, you may be exempt from needing a work permit in Canada. This article will cover How to understand if you may be work permit-exempt; and Examples of work permit-exempt people in Canada. Consult with an experienced immigration representative Business visitors are a form of work-permit exempt […]

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British Columbia and Manitoba issue provincial nominations, Alberta provides candidate pool updates

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sun, 09 Feb 2025 11:00:29 +0000

This week, British Columbia and Manitoba issued more invitations to candidates hoping to secure provincial nominations. Candidates were invited through economic streams for their confirmed employment, education, or intention to open a business in their chosen province. In addition, Alberta has provided updates on the current number of candidate profiles in Expression of Interest (EOI) […]

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How long will my PGWP be valid for if I have completed more than one program of study?

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sat, 08 Feb 2025 11:00:47 +0000

New guidance by the Canadian federal government impacts the length of Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWPs) for foreign nationals who have graduated from more than one program of study. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued a public update to its operational instructions and guidelines for immigration officers issuing PGWPs. Prior to these changes, it […]

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February 2025: State of the Express Entry pool

Credit to Author: Caroline Minks| Date: Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:46:34 +0000

After a January that saw Express Entry draws return to some semblance of normalcy, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has already held two draws in the month of February. January saw the issuance of 5,821 Invitations to Apply (ITAs): candidates includes those in the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) and those in enhanced Provincial Nominee […]

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