British Columbia and Ontario issue more provincial nominations for skilled workers

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sat, 28 Sep 2024 12:00:18 +0000

British Columbia and Ontario have issued more nominations to immigration candidates through their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Candidates were invited in two separate draws for their professional experience within in-demand sectors of the Canadian economy or a mixture of their skilled work experience and language abilities in English and French. Note: Each PNP uses its […]

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How an ECA can help you immigrate to Canada

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sun, 21 Apr 2024 13:00:22 +0000

Many newcomers who want to immigrate to Canada will require some proof of their education level, and what equivalent it holds within the Canadian education system, to prove their eligibility. This is where an education credential assessment (ECA) serves a critical function for newcomers, helping to contextualize a candidate’s educational achievements for the Canadian immigration […]

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Premiers make recommendations for improvements to immigration

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2022 12:00:13 +0000

Attracting and retaining skilled foreign workers was one of the main topics at a recent Premiers Meeting in Victoria, British Columbia. Canada’s unemployment rate stands at a historically low 4.9% and as a result, the country is facing a shortage of labour. The shortage is due in large part to many of Canada’s aging workers […]

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Ontario wants more immigration powers: What does this mean for the rest of Canada?

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2022 12:00:28 +0000

The Toronto Star reports that Ontario Premier Doug Ford plans to ask the federal government for more control over immigrant selection to help the province address its historic labour shortages. Ontario’s immigration minister, Monte McNaughton, said in an interview that hundreds of thousands of jobs are going unfilled in Ontario and it is costing the […]

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Understanding the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2022 12:00:39 +0000

In 2021, Ontario welcomed 198,000 new permanent residents, or nearly 49% of all new permanent residents in Canada. This is not surprising as Ontario boasts Canada’s largest population as well as its largest city. Many newcomers chose to settle in Ontario due to its strong economy, well-developed support systems, and already-established immigrant communities. Those who […]

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Ontario held 2 PNP draws in May

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Sat, 04 Jun 2022 12:00:32 +0000

Ontario held two Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws in May, according to a spokesperson from the provincial government. Last month, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) had paused releasing draw info during the provincial government election, which ended on June 2. CIC News obtained the information through a media request with the OINP. Discover if […]

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Ontario invites international student graduates and workers in five PNP draws

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Tue, 01 Mar 2022 20:35:29 +0000

Over the past two days Ontario has held five draws inviting immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination. About 1,493 immigration candidates are now one step closer to becoming permanent residents in Ontario. On February 28, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) invited 173 immigration candidates who may be eligible for the  PhD Graduate […]

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Ontario PNP invites 749 workers in trades, health, and agriculture occupations

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2022 15:30:40 +0000

Ontario invited 749 workers to apply for a provincial nomination on February 9. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued invitations to candidates who had profiles in its Expression of Interest (EOI) system. These candidates may be eligible for one of following streams under the Employer Job Offer category: Foreign Worker or In-Demand Skills. Through the two streams there were […]

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Ontario PNP invites 828 Express Entry candidates

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Tue, 08 Feb 2022 20:51:46 +0000

Ontario held two Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws on February 8. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) invited Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination through two PNP draws. Out of the 828 total invitations issued, 622 went to candidates who may be eligible for Ontario’s Express Entry Human Capital Priorities Stream. These […]

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Canada’s PNPs offer alternative to Quebec immigration reforms

Credit to Author: Stephen Smith| Date: Wed, 19 Jun 2019 18:05:00 +0000

The recent passage of controversial immigration reforms in Quebec stand in stark contrast to news from Canada’s other provinces, which are slated to welcome an increasing number of newcomers over the next three years through the Provincial Nominee Program. Known as the PNP, the program allows participating provinces and territories to nominate a specified number […]

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