The 20 most livable cities in Canada for newcomers

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Sun, 03 Dec 2023 14:00:02 +0000

The Globe and Mail recently released a study ranking the most desirable cities for newcomers in Canada. The Globe examined how easy it was to integrate into the community, access to basic amenities and affordable housing. The ranking was meant for individuals who have arrived in Canada over the past five years. Discover if You […]

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Can I extend or renew my Post-Graduation Work Permit? 

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Fri, 01 Dec 2023 14:25:50 +0000

Although most Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) holders will be ineligible to apply for a permit extension, this article will detail if you may be eligible for an extension and the options available if you are not eligible. A PGWP is a work permit available to international students who complete an eligible program while attending a […]

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Travelling to Canada for the first time as a newcomer? Here is how you can arrive prepared

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2023 11:30:12 +0000

Whether you are coming to Canada as a permanent resident or with a work or study permit, there are certain obligations you must meet when landing in the country. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration All travellers to Canada need to show certain documents at their port of entry. These include a travel […]

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Ontario to raise wages for early childhood educators to ease labour shortages

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Fri, 24 Nov 2023 14:00:51 +0000

Ontario is boosting the minimum wage of early childhood educators (ECE) in most licensed child-care centres to $23.86 an hour next year, up from the planned increase of $20. The province hopes the increase will ease shortages that are hindering the growth of the national $10-a-day program. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration […]

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Canadian federal court reaffirms that IRCC officers do not need to advise applicant about shortcomings in their application

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Thu, 23 Nov 2023 14:00:02 +0000

A recent ruling by Canada’s federal court has reiterated that, as a matter of procedural fairness, the officer reviewing an application is not required to advise the applicant about the weak aspects of their application before they make a decision. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The case concerned an applicant who was […]

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Decoding DPM: Everything we know about Canada’s Digital Platform Modernization

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Tue, 21 Nov 2023 12:00:08 +0000

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and the Government of Canada announced in their immigration strategy, An Immigration System for Canada’s Future, that they are working to deliver an efficient and user-friendly experience for service users in Canada and abroad. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration In order to compete for global talent […]

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How quickly could artificial intelligence cost you your job?

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sun, 19 Nov 2023 13:00:11 +0000

Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be working its way toward displacing the Canadian workforce sooner than we expect. A recent CBC story from late September alludes to the idea that employment in many sectors across Canada may be impacted by the growth of AI faster than initially expected. Accordingly, say experts cited by CBC, “there is […]

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How quickly could artificial intelligence cost you your job?

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sun, 19 Nov 2023 13:00:11 +0000

Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be working its way toward displacing the Canadian workforce sooner than we expect. A recent CBC story from late September alludes to the idea that employment in many sectors across Canada may be impacted by the growth of AI faster than initially expected. Accordingly, say experts cited by CBC, “there is […]

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IEC work permits: Canada implements automated processing for faster approval times

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Thu, 16 Nov 2023 13:48:16 +0000

On November 7, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) launched an automation tool to speed up the International Experience Canada (IEC) work permit process. This new system aims to reduce wait times and improve the immigration experience for young internationals in Canada. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm […]

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ECAs and Category-Based Express Entry Draws for STEM Professionals

Credit to Author: World Education Services| Date: Tue, 14 Nov 2023 13:48:11 +0000

Category-based Express Entry draws focus on candidates who have specific work experience and education. A candidate’s Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score plays an important role in their chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence in Canada. For this reason, obtaining an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) from World Education Services (WES) can […]

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