Study finds more newcomers are considering moving to escape housing costs

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Mon, 15 Jul 2024 12:00:12 +0000

Newcomers are becoming more likely to leave their current province, or Canada altogether, in search of more affordable housing according to a recent survey by the Angus Reid Institute, a non-profit research foundation. The cost of housing in Canada over the past few years has reached levels that make it difficult, and sometimes unattainable, for […]

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British Columbia and Manitoba invite PNP candidates in latest draws

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 06 Jul 2024 12:00:08 +0000

British Columbia and Manitoba have invited candidates in Canada’s latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws. Provincial Nominee Programs are immigration programs run by each of Canada’s provinces and territories (except Quebec and Nunavut). They are able to exist because immigration is a shared responsibility between the federal government and provincial governments. Every year, Immigration, Refugees […]

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16 interesting facts about Canada to celebrate Canada Day

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 01 Jul 2024 12:00:52 +0000

July 1st, 2024, marks Canada Day, signifying 157 years since the passing of the Confederation Act, and the country’s formal creation. Every year, this day is filled with celebrations throughout Canada, including parades, fireworks, concerts, picnics, and much more. Did you know for more than 100 years Canada Day used to be called “Dominion Day”? […]

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Express Entry: IRCC invites 1,499 candidates in latest draw

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 19 Jun 2024 17:14:05 +0000

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations to apply (ITAs) in Canada’s latest Express Entry draw. The department issued 1,499  ITAs in a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)- only draw. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 663 to be considered. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment This draw follows two […]

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Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association recommends IRPA legislation reform

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Fri, 14 Jun 2024 12:00:33 +0000

Last month, members of the Legislative Reform Committee from the Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association (CILA) released a report outlining how CILA would like to see the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) reformed. IRPA is legislation, first introduced in 2001, that the Government of Canada uses to define rules and regulations concerning Canadian immigration and […]

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Three tools to start looking for jobs after receiving an ITA from IRCC

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2024 13:00:51 +0000

There are many ways that recipients of an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residence can start looking for jobs in Canada. Foreign nationals often seek to immigrate to Canada through the popular Express Entry application management system operated by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Note: Express Entry is the application management system […]

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French language proficiency will lead category-based selection Express Entry draws in 2024

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2024 13:00:44 +0000

French language proficiency will dominate category-based selection Express Entry draws in 2024 according to a recent Access to Information Request (ATIP). The ATIP, shared with CICNews by Carry Immigration, shows that throughout draws in 2024, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will issue 78.5% of all Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to Express Entry candidates in […]

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Statistics Canada releases new data on the educational achievements of racialized immigrants

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2024 13:00:09 +0000

Racialized immigrants across Canada, and especially racialized immigrant women, are now more educated than ever according to a recent Statistics Canada (StatsCan) release. Comparing data from Canadian censuses gathered in 2006 and 2021, StatsCan has put together its findings about what it calls “the evolution of the education of individuals aged 25 to 64 by […]

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Where do most South Asians live in Canada?

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:00:12 +0000

Often noted for both its cultural diversity and its ethic of multiculturalism, Canada today represents one of the world’s most diverse populations, with Canadian citizens and permanent residents, hailing from all around the world. One of the strongest communities in Canada is the South Asian community, which has seen substantial growth in the last 20 […]

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Study: Fewer recent immigrants are seeking Canadian citizenship

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2024 12:00:39 +0000

A recent study by Statistics Canada has revealed that fewer recent immigrants in Canada are pursuing Canadian citizenship compared to 20+ years ago. The study, which looks longitudinally at data from 1996 to 2021, revealed that there was a nearly 30% drop-in citizenship rates among recent immigrants, with most of this reduction occurring in the […]

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