The OINP has announced its acceptance of the Pearson Tests of English Core, offered by Pearson Canada, Inc., as valid proof of English proficiency. This development applies across all OINP streams that mandate English language proficiency as well as claims for Expression of Interest (EOI) points. With the inclusion of...

Ontario universities are requesting 35% of the capped study permit applications, equating to 82,250 of 235,000 applications from international students. The Council of Ontario Universities (COU) seeks to distribute these allocations based on each university's proportion of international student enrollment. The COU aims to welcome 28,000 international students next year,...

The Construction Association of Prince Edward Island (CAPEI) is collaborating with the Canadian government and regional partners to tackle the critical shortage of skilled trades in Atlantic Canada's construction sector. With a $210,000 non-repayable contribution from ACOA's Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) program, CAPEI aims to implement a recruitment...

Canadian provinces and territories have recently updated their work permit requirements for Business Candidates. The focus is now on confirming the authenticity of the applicant's business venture and the viability of their business plan, alongside ensuring that their presence will offer substantial cultural, social, or economic advantages to the region...

Canada's Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Marc Miller, announced the inauguration of a new Canada VAC in Portugal. Scheduled to commence operations on February 26, 2024, this development marks a pivotal expansion in the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) network, now spanning 163 locations across 110 countries worldwide....

On February 21, 2024, the Government of British Columbia held new BC PNP Invitation Rounds and issued invitations to apply to skilled candidates in the general draw and to candidates with work experience in healthcare, childcare, construction, and veterinary care occupations.  In the general draw, the province invited 69 candidates....

In a groundbreaking analysis conducted for the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer of Canada, it has been revealed that Immigrant earnings have increased more, outstripping the income growth of native Canadians. The report highlights a significant shift in economic dynamics, where immigrants are swiftly closing the income gap and...

According to the latest statistics from IRCC data revealed a significant surge in spousal immigration to Canada in 2023, with a 17.2% increase compared to the previous year. In 2023, Canada experienced a remarkable surge in immigrants entering the country through the spousal sponsorship program, according to data released by...

Canada implements policies to make housing and groceries more affordable. A recent Leger poll revealed that 83% of 1522 newcomers in Canada are struggling with the rising cost of living. Similarly, Statistics Canada found that over a third of newcomers spend more than a third of their pre-tax income on...

Statistics Canada's 2022 Longitudinal Immigration Database reveals trends in immigrant retention rates across Canada. Atlantic provinces (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador) saw rising retention rates, while the prairie provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba experienced declines.  Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta displayed the highest five-year...