Canadian Immigration: The Benefits of an Educational Credential Assessment when applying to the PNP

Credit to Author: World Education Services| Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2023 10:52:43 +0000

Since 2022, the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) has been among Canada’s leading immigration pathways. The success of the program is projected to continue, as outlined in Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan for 2023-2025. The PNP allows every province or territory – except Quebec and Nunavut – to nominate international workers for permanent residence. Those selected for […]

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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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Canadian immigrants’ efforts to find employment complicated by perceived skills mismatch

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sun, 19 Feb 2023 12:00:53 +0000

Skilled Canadian immigrants are being confronted by a perception that they may not possess the skills/aptitudes required to perform many of the same jobs in Canada that they might have performed in their country of origin. This perception is built largely on three factors: immigrants’ lack of Canadian work experience, “language problems”, and pitfalls with […]

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Education? Car ownership? Immigrants and refugees can reach their financial savings goals in Canada. Here are three tips to make it happen.

Credit to Author: Windmill Microlending| Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2023 12:00:14 +0000

It’s an expensive time to be a new Canadian. Canada is currently experiencing record inflation leading to increased cost of living, as well as increasing interest rates to borrow money. Meanwhile a recent survey by a major Canadian financial institution found over half of Canadians (56 per cent) are cutting back on discretionary spending and some are […]

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From tech to trucking to health care: Canada’s most in-demand jobs for skilled immigrants and refugees

Credit to Author: Windmill Microlending| Date: Thu, 22 Sep 2022 11:30:04 +0000

This moment in the Canadian labour market is like few in the country’s history. Skilled immigrants and refugees, along with their knowledge, talents and experience, are in high demand in every part of Canada. Numerous sectors are looking for employees who can help their businesses grow, innovate and deliver critical services to their clients. This […]

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Is a career change in your future? Now could be the time to rethink your Canadian dream

Credit to Author: Windmill Microlending| Date: Wed, 17 Aug 2022 12:16:44 +0000

It’s understandable that newcomers, in particular, would be thinking about switching careers as it has been reported that approximately six in 10 immigrants are unsatisfied with their current employment in Canada. This may be due to compensation, working conditions or lack of career advancement opportunities. For immigrants and refugees, the decision to change careers can […]

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Quebec issues 306 invitations in new Arrima draw

Credit to Author: Alexandra Miekus| Date: Sat, 05 Mar 2022 13:00:25 +0000

Quebec invited 306 skilled workers to apply for permanent selection on February 24. The invitations were issued by the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI) to immigration candidates applying under the Quebec Regular Skilled Worker Program (QSWP). Candidates had to have profiles in the Arrima Expression of Interest system with scores […]

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Ontario to remove barriers for out-of-province skilled workers

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2022 19:27:42 +0000

The Ontario government plans to introduce legislation to make it easier for workers in over 30 in-demand professions move to the province, faster. 

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Ontario to remove barriers for out-of province skilled workers

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2022 19:27:42 +0000

The Ontario government plans to introduce legislation to make it easier for workers in over 30 in-demand professions move to the province, faster. 

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Manitoba invites 278 in latest PNP draw

Credit to Author: Alexandra Miekus| Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2022 13:00:24 +0000

Manitoba released details of a new immigration draw held on February 24. The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) invited candidates across three Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Here are the number of invitations issued for each program as well as the minimum score cut-off according to the province’s Expression of Interest (EOI) system: Skilled Workers in Manitoba — […]

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