For over 40 years, the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program, a model for other countries around the world, has brought hope and opportunity to hundreds of thousands of refugees. This success has also led to a large application inventory and growing processing...
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IRCC Backlog lowers for the first time in months
As of October 31, there were 1,056,100 applications in Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)’s backlog. This is a decrease of 3.73% from the 1,097,000 applications that remained in the backlog as of September 30. IRCC applications at a glance:...
Minister Khera highlights the government’s tax break for all Canadians and new Working Canadians Benefits
The past few years have been challenging. It feels like the price of everything has gone up. And while inflation is back to the 2 per cent target and interest rates have been cut four times this year, we know that Canadians aren’t yet feeling that in their household...
Ontario Cracking Down on Immigration Scams
Province proposing fines and bans for bad actors exploiting newcomers The Ontario government will soon introduce legislation to crack down on fraudulent immigration representatives who exploit newcomers. If passed, the bill would enable the province to create...
New International Student Program regulations take effect
November 15, 2024—Ottawa—Canada’s diverse and inclusive society, high-quality educational institutions and potential opportunities to work or immigrate after graduation have made Canada a leading destination for students from around the world. The International...
The Broadcast with Paula Gale, Nov 14 2024
Ocean Choice International looking for apology from NL fisheries minister + What will Ottawa's crackdown on immigration and temporary foreign workers mean for NL fish processing sector? Blaine Sullivan, president of OCI, seeking apology from fisheries minister Gerry...
Government of Canada investing in 1500 construction workers
Canada is facing an ongoing need for skilled trades workers, particularly in construction, where demand has surged to support infrastructure, housing and industrial projects. Labour shortages in this sector are impacting growth, highlighting the importance of having...
Paul Shelley, guest on the Mineral’s Resources Review 2024 podcast
https://youtu.be/hvtZK5n2MPw?si=XruiHeqAo1Dg0LI5 Paul Shelley is the President and CEO of Work Global Canada Inc., an immigration and employment services firm based in Newfoundland and Labrador. He co-founded the company in 2010 with Wanda Cuff Young. Shelley...
End of the Student Direct Stream and Nigeria Student Express
Canada is committed to giving all international students equal and fair access to the application process for study permits. The Student Direct Stream (SDS) was launched in 2018 to provide faster processing for eligible post-secondary students. The SDS was eventually...
The Signal with Adam Walsh, Nov 7 2024
The episode of "The Signal" with Adam Walsh, aired on November 7, 2024, discusses recent changes to Canada's immigration rules. The conversation explores the implications of these changes for new immigrants and the broader community, highlighting both challenges and...