Statistics Canada: Nearly 60% of Internationally Educated Healthcare Professionals employed in their field of study in Canada

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sun, 17 Sep 2023 13:00:47 +0000

A recent report by Statistics Canada shows that 58% of internationally educated healthcare professionals (IEHPs) in Canada who trained to become nurses, physicians, pharmacists, and dentists were working in their field. It said that among the 259,694 IEHPs in Canada, 76% were employed (compared to 80% of Canadian-educated healthcare professionals). This data includes IEHPs those […]

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Express Entry: Canada holds first-ever category-based selection for trades occupations

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 01 Aug 2023 14:49:38 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has invited more candidates in the latest Express Entry draw of 2023. On the 3rd of August, the department issued invitations to apply to 1,500 candidates in a targeted category based Express Entry draw for candidates in the Skilled Trades. The minimum required Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score was […]

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Canada holds targeted round of Express Entry invitations for French speakers on August 2nd

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 01 Aug 2023 14:49:38 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has invited more candidates in the latest Express Entry draw of 2023. On the 2nd of August, the department issued invitations to apply to 800 candidates in a targeted category based Express Entry draw for people with French language proficiency. The minimum required Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score was […]

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Canada holds all-program round of Express Entry invitations

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 01 Aug 2023 14:49:38 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has invited more candidates in the latest Express Entry draw of 2023. The department issued invitations to apply to 2000 candidates in an all-program Express Entry draw. The minimum required Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score was 517. Note: This is a developing story. CIC News will update it throughout […]

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IRCC announces first Express Entry invitations for skilled newcomers with STEM experience

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2023 13:58:08 +0000

Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry announced the first STEM round for category-based selection will open the week of July 5th. Find out if you are eligible for Express Entry The draw will prioritize sending invitations to candidates with Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) expertise, which includes data scientists, software […]

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Express Entry: What you need to know about healthcare occupations for category-based draws

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Sat, 24 Jun 2023 11:25:49 +0000

On May 31st, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced the launch of category-based selection draws for Express Entry candidates. Find out if you are eligible for category-based draws Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) intends to focus on Express Entry candidates who have a strong French language proficiency or work experience in the following fields: Healthcare […]

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IRCC announces new selection categories for Express Entry candidates

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 31 May 2023 14:35:28 +0000

Canada’s Immigration Minister, Sean Fraser, has announced the launch of category-based selection draws for Express Entry candidates. Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will be focusing on Express Entry candidates who have a strong French language proficiency or work experience in the following fields: healthcare science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professions trades, such as […]

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BREAKING: IRCC announces new selection categories for Express Entry candidates

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 31 May 2023 14:35:28 +0000

Canada’s Immigration Minister, Sean Fraser, has announced the launch of category-based selection draws for Express Entry candidates. Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will be focusing on Express Entry candidates who have a strong French language proficiency or work experience in the following fields: healthcare science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professions trades, such as […]

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Canadian work experience requirement removed for engineers in Ontario

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sun, 28 May 2023 12:00:02 +0000

On May 23 in Toronto, Monte McNaughton, the Ontario Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development announced that Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) is the first professional association in the province to remove the Canadian work experience requirement from their application criteria. The minister says removing the Canadian work experience requirement will help qualified professionals […]

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International Nurses Day: Canada’s provinces offering more incentives to immigrant nurses

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 12 May 2023 12:00:50 +0000

Each year on May 12, Canada celebrates International Nurses Day, which commemorates the work that nurses do to ensure Canadians receive the best quality healthcare possible. As Canada continues to feel the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the population continues to age, the country is still dealing with a demand for more nurses. The […]

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