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The Trudeau government is expected to announce a significant reduction in immigration targets for the coming years. This marks a notable shift from previous policies that aimed to increase the number of permanent residents in Canada. Here are the key points: New...
Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program is designed as an extraordinary measure to be used when a qualified Canadian is not able to fill a job vacancy. In recent months, the Government of Canada has taken steps to strengthen the integrity of the TFW Program,...
The deadline to apply for the International Experience Canada (IEC) program is October 21, 2024. The program allows youth from over 30 countries with Youth Mobility Agreements to temporarily work and live in Canada. IRCC opened the 2024 pool last December, targeting...
When communities are hit with mass layoffs, the long-term impacts of unemployment affect everyone. As economies grow and change, there needs to be supports in place to help workers transition into new opportunities. That is why today, Minister of Employment, Workforce...
Effective October 11, 2024, new eligibility criteria for transit visas will be implemented. All foreign nationals, except U.S. citizens, will be required to obtain a transit visa when passing through Canada. A transit visa is a fee-exempt temporary resident visa,...
On October 10, 2024, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) invited 234 candidates to apply for permanent residence across three streams: Skilled Worker in Manitoba: 82 LAAs (lowest score: 845) International Education Stream: 114 LAAs Skilled Worker Overseas:...
Paul Shelley, founder of Work Global Canada Inc., is preparing for what he believes is the next surge of immigration, which will bring much-needed skilled tradespeople to Newfoundland. As local industries face shortages, Shelley expects the province to see an influx...
On October 9, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held an Express Entry draw targeting Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. A total of 500 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residence were issued to candidates with Comprehensive...
The Provincial Government continues to expand availability of Kids in the Know, a school-based body safety program for K-9 students. Kids in the Know is the Canadian Centre for Child Protections’ national safety education program. The program engages students with...
In a targeted draw focusing on skilled trades occupations, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued 885 invitations today. Candidates with a score of 48 and above were eligible for this draw. Key Highlights: Total Invitations Issued in 2024 (to date): 6,695...