Celebrating notable Black immigrants this Black History Month

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sun, 25 Feb 2024 13:00:44 +0000

February marks Black History Month—an annual celebration and appreciation of the contributions that those of African heritage have given to Canada. As of the 2021 census, there were an estimated 1,438,900 Black Canadians—encompassing various national backgrounds including Nigerian, Ghanaian, Jamaican, Haitian, Trinidadian, and Tobagonian, and many others. Black Canadians have made an impact in every […]

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The lesser-known benefits of being a Canadian permanent resident

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Fri, 09 Feb 2024 13:00:17 +0000

For many newcomers the ability to become a permanent resident (PR) of Canada is one of the most attractive aspects of moving to the country. Permanent residence status gives individuals the ability to reside in Canada, and to study, work, and live as they wish (within the bounds of the law). However, there are also […]

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Canada releases 2022 Annual Report on Express Entry

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2023 10:17:37 +0000

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) releases an annual report on Express Entry every year, the 2022 version being the latest. Express Entry is the name of the application management system used by the federal government in Canada to attract foreign skilled workers to this country who are seeking permanent residence (PR). Get a Free […]

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Canada celebrates various diversity and inclusion events in June

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Tue, 06 Jun 2023 12:00:47 +0000

June in Canada is full of national and heritage celebrations. Canada recognizes the importance of these occasions for commemorating cultural diversity, fostering unity and contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of the country. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration June is the month to celebrate: National Indigenous History Month Italian Heritage Month Filipino […]

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Canada releases Annual Report on Express Entry for 2021

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2023 13:00:22 +0000

Every year, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) releases an annual report on Express Entry – the federal government’s primary immigration pathway for foreign skilled workers seeking Canadian permanent residence (PR). Launched in 2015, Express Entry manages three different programs: the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and the Federal Skilled […]

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Business Council of Canada says increased immigration is vital to Canada’s economy

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2022 17:30:11 +0000

Canada works hard to position itself as an ideal home for the best and the brightest global talent across all industries. The Business Council of Canada (BCC) recently released a report in which 80 Canadian businesses were surveyed about how they use Canada’s immigration programs to hire skilled workers. The businesses surveyed cumulatively employ over […]

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Immigrant comedians crack up Canadians — and stereotypes

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Thu, 05 Dec 2019 20:38:46 +0000

The immigration experience may not seem like comedy gold — unless, perhaps, you’re an immigrant and you happen to be a comedian. Integrating into a new society can be a real struggle. Having to navigate a culture that may be very different from one’s home country, perhaps communicating in a second, third, or fourth language, […]

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Children of immigrants do better in school but many fall short in labour market: study

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Mon, 18 Nov 2019 22:10:39 +0000

The children of immigrants are helping increase the general level of education in Canada, a new study shows. A Statistics Canada study of the 10-year outcomes of children who were aged 13 to 17 in 2006 found that the children of immigrants were better educated than those with Canadian-born parents. “In Canada, contrary to several […]

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