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Canada Announces Nationwide Minimum Wage Increases for Early 2025

Nationwide Minimum Wage
In an important step towards addressing cost-of-living challenges and ensuring fair compensation for workers, the Government of Canada has announced nationwide minimum wage increases across several provinces and territories, set to take effect in early 2025. The changes which speak to the steady will to support economic growth as much...
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British Columbia PNP Announces the Final Skills Immigration Draw for 2024

Immigration Draw
The Government of British Columbia has announced that the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program will have its final immigration draw of the year 2024 on December 10. This update is a significant milestone in the province's efforts to attract and retain skilled talent for economic growth. The final immigration draw...
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Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AAIP) Introduced Evaluation Criteria for Nominees

Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program
The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AAIP) is one of the most highly sought-after immigration pathways for skilled workers, entrepreneurs, and international graduates in Canada. The western province of Alberta continues to attract candidates who want to build their future there, where the economy is thriving and life is of high...
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Immigration Drives Canada Economic Growth and Strengthens the Labour Market

Canada economic growth
Immigration has long been a pillar of Canada's economy. Recent changes in the labor market in Canada have seen immigration as one of the most crucial tools for solving workforce shortages and propelling Canada economic growth. As the population ages, and retirement rates increase, immigration has become a vital tool...
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Alberta Immigration Opportunity: Six Draws Conducted Under the AAIP

Alberta Immigration Opportunity
The Government of Alberta has held six major invitation rounds under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), which is providing a great Alberta Immigration Opportunity to skilled workers and professionals worldwide. These rounds, conducted in November 2024, further reflect Alberta's commitment to talent attraction, as well as the strength of...
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Express Entry 2025: Major Changes and Predictions for Canadian Immigration

Express Entry 2025
With Canada marking its 10th anniversary of Express Entry 2025, experts say large-scale updates are on the anvil. Express Entry has radically overhauled the method since its inception in 2015 for the selection of skilled immigrants as permanent residents. Ten years into that change, the system may undergo a sea...
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Ottawa Conducted a New PNP Draw Under Express Entry: Key Updates and Insights

New PNP Draw
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada had its New PNP Draw on December 2, 2024, as the 13th Express Entry draw in the year for Provincial Nominee Program candidates. In this move, it marks another update in the country's continuous effort to welcome people from around the world for the nation's...
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Important changes to visa application fees in Canada effective December 1, 2024

Visa application fees
Effective December 1, 2024, Canada will make significant changes to visa application fees and processing fees, affecting those who wish to visit, work, or study in Canada. The new fees are a reflection of the government's commitment to ensuring that the immigration system remains fair and balanced while still covering...
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Earnings Comparison: International Graduates at the University of Waterloo Outperform Canadian-Born Peers

Earnings comparison
In an era where education forms careers and global opportunities, the University of Waterloo stands as a beacon of success for international graduates. A pioneering study on earnings comparison has brought forth the fact that international graduates of this esteemed institution are paid more than their Canadian-born peers, underlining the...
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Prince Edward Island Invites More Skilled Workers Through the PEI PNP Draws

PEI PNP Draws
On November 25, 2024, Prince Edward Island released the results of its latest PEI PNP draws under the Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP), conducted on November 21. The province is committed to solving labor market needs by actively targeting skilled workers in healthcare, construction, and manufacturing sectors.  This round, 59...
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