Canada to introduce new refugee pathway under Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot

Credit to Author: Kareem El-Assal| Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2023 10:00:18 +0000

IRCC Minister Sean Fraser has announced Canada will introduce a new immigration pathway that aims to connect employers in Canada with skilled refugees and displaced persons. The pathway will be available under the federal Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP). The minister made the announcement during a speech today in Toronto (the video link is available […]

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Canada to launch new refugee pathway under Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot

Credit to Author: Kareem El-Assal| Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2023 10:00:18 +0000

IRCC Minister Sean Fraser is set to announce a new immigration pathway that aims to connect employers in Canada with skilled refugees and displaced persons. The pathway will be available under the federal Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP). The minister is delivering a speech in Toronto at the Empire Club of Canada that will be […]

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Canada to announce new immigration pathway this morning

Credit to Author: Kareem El-Assal| Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2023 10:00:18 +0000

IRCC Minister Sean Fraser will announce a new immigration pathway this morning at 11:30 AM Eastern Time. NOTE: This is a developing story. CIC News will update it as more information becomes available.  Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The minister is delivering a speech in Toronto at the Empire Club of Canada […]

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Canada’s immigration ministers provide update on top objectives

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2023 20:51:59 +0000

The Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration (FMRI) has met again for its midterm meeting today in Halifax. The meetings take place twice per year, and last occurred in Saint John, New Brunswick, on July 28. The FMRI is comprised of federal, provincial, and territorial ministers responsible for immigration. The meetings act as a venue […]

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International Women’s Day: Immigration stories throughout Canada

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Wed, 08 Mar 2023 13:00:07 +0000

March 8 is International Women’s Day, a day that celebrates the achievements of women around the world. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has a page dedicated to covering inspiring stories from immigrants across Canada. Many of the stories are about immigrant women who have worked to enrich Canadian communities and make a real difference […]

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How to come to Quebec as a skilled worker

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Sat, 04 Mar 2023 12:00:57 +0000

Quebec has a unique status in Canada, with specific provisions and powers in place to protect its distinct culture and language. Although the Canadian Constitution states that immigration falls under both federal and provincial power, Quebec has more immigration authority than any other province. In 1968, Quebec launched its own immigration ministry. Discover if You […]

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Higher immigration levels in Canada require a boost in home building to keep up with demand

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2023 13:00:43 +0000

Desjardins has released a report analyzing the economic impacts of the federal government’s increased immigration targets. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The study finds that the large scale of planned immigration will lead to higher real GDP growth at the national level and in all Canadian provinces. Consequently, according to the report, […]

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Answering six common questions about healthcare in Canada for new permanent residents

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Fri, 10 Feb 2023 12:00:36 +0000

Newly landed Canadian permanent residents (PR) are afforded the same healthcare services as citizens born and raised in this country. Here are answers to some of the most common questions new Canadians have about healthcare in Canada. Is Canadian healthcare free? Healthcare in this country is funded through the taxes that all Canadian citizens and […]

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Why Is Quebec Energy Minister Rejecting & Embracing Green Hydrogen In The Same Week?

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Sat, 04 Feb 2023 16:52:46 +0000

DALL·E generated cartoon of a hydrogen powered train and corporate welfare recipientThe refusal of 9 GW of green hydrogen electrolyzer proposals makes complete sense, and the hydrogen train is just the usual nonsense, but with only millions instead of billions wasted on corporate welfare.

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How Quebec employers can hire foreign workers more quickly

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Thu, 02 Feb 2023 14:00:09 +0000

If a Canadian employer wants to hire a foreign national, they must usually receive approval from the Canadian government through a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). The purpose of the LMIA is to ensure that the hiring of a foreign national will not negatively affect workers in Canada. The government must conclude that hiring the […]

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