Canada ranked safest country on earth for LGBTQ+ travellers, third year in a row

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2023 13:00:21 +0000

Journalists Lyric and Asher Fergusson run a travel site dedicated to safety. At the beginning of March, they published a report called “The 203 Worst (& Safest) Countries for LGBTQ+ Travel in 2023.” Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The journalist took a deep look into LGBTQ+ rights in each country. After over […]

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IRCC: It is legitimate for temporary residents to intend to apply for immigration

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Thu, 06 Apr 2023 16:22:28 +0000

Dual intent is present when a foreign national has applied, or may apply, for permanent residence in Canada but has also applied to enter Canada for a temporary period of time as a visitor, student or worker. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration On April 5th, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated […]

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How Canadians are celebrating Passover

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Wed, 05 Apr 2023 18:00:16 +0000

Canada is proud to be multicultural and the home to newcomers of diverse religious beliefs and backgrounds. Under the Canadian Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms, Canadians, regardless of their immigration status, are guaranteed freedom of thought, belief, and expression. Similarly, the Canadian Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination on the ground of religion, as does […]

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Canada increasing the federal minimum wage by 7 percent on April 1

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sat, 01 Apr 2023 12:00:08 +0000

In a move designed to “keep pace with inflation”, Canada’s federal minimum wage will be increasing by $1.10 as of today. In the words of Canada’s Minister of Labour, Seamus O’Regan Jr., “the cost of living is rising, so we’re making sure that wages keep going up too. We’re looking after workers, because that’s how […]

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Canada increasing the federal minimum wage by 7 percent today

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sat, 01 Apr 2023 12:00:08 +0000

In a move designed to “keep pace with inflation”, Canada’s federal minimum wage will be increasing by $1.10 as of today. In the words of Canada’s Minister of Labour, Seamus O’Regan Jr., “the cost of living is rising, so we’re making sure that wages keep going up too. We’re looking after workers, because that’s how […]

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Immigrate to Canada as a tech worker from the U.S.

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2023 13:00:46 +0000

In March 2022, the Cato Institute in Washington, D.C. reported an “employment-based green card backlog” of 1.4 million skilled immigrants in the U.S. (2021). Accordingly, many foreign nationals in the U.S. are being confronted with the perils of extensive processing times, all the while being unaware that they have many employment-based Canadian immigration options at […]

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From LinkedIn to TikTok: How newcomers are using social media to succeed in Canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2023 12:00:27 +0000

Data from a 2022 survey by CBC’s Media Technology Monitor (MTM) indicates that nearly half (42%) of surveyed “newcomers who have consumed news within the last month cited social media as their go-to news source.” According to the survey, over three-in-ten (31%) Canadian newcomers who use social media use “six or more platforms.” Put simply, […]

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How does Budget 2023 impact Canadian immigration?

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2023 21:44:39 +0000

Canada has released Budget 2023. Each year, Canada releases a budget that sets the tone for spending in the upcoming fiscal year. It is a major influence in all aspects of life for Canadians and newcomers alike. The budget shows Canada’s plans for spending and reflects the current government’s priorities. It also shows the outlook […]

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IRCC launches public survey on improving immigration system

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2023 17:51:25 +0000

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has launched their initiative “An Immigration System for Canada’s Future”. The initiative provides Canadians and other stakeholders with the opportunity to share their ideas and perspectives on how Canada can build a stronger, more adaptive immigration system. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The IRCC website explains […]

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What are your employment rights as a foreign worker?

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2023 12:00:09 +0000

All Canadians have the right to be treated fairly in the workplace, free from discrimination and abuse. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Legislation The Canada Labour Code is the federal governments legislation that sets out the labour rights and responsibilities of employers and employees within federally regulated sectors, such as banks and […]

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