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Latest OINP draw invited a record number of candidates

Author: Admin | February 23, 2025 | Categories: Ontario
Latest OINP draw
On May 5, 2023, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) conducted the latest OINP draw under the Human Capital Priorities Stream. In the latest tech draw, the OINP issued 1,863 targeted Notifications of Interest (NOIs) to candidates with work experience in one of the in-demand tech occupations.  Those candidates' CRS...
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IRCC announced the Agri-Food Pilot Program extension

Author: Admin | February 23, 2025 | Categories: Uncategorized
Agri-Food Pilot Program extension
On May 8, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced the Agri-Food Pilot Program extension until May 14, 2025. The annual occupational caps have also been removed to allow more candidates to apply.  Changes to the pilot will be introduced in stages by the end of the year, which...
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Immigration is expected to increase Canada’s population to 40 million in June 2023

Author: Admin | February 23, 2025 | Categories: Uncategorized
Immigration is expected to increase
According to recent statistics, Immigration is expected to increase Canada's population is expected to reach 40 million in June 2023. This growth is mainly attributed to the influx of immigrants into the country. Canada has been welcoming thousands of immigrants annually, with a target of admitting over 500,000 annually by...
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Canada will require 30,000 immigrants to replace retiring farmers

Author: Admin | February 23, 2025 | Categories: Uncategorized
replace retiring farmers
The Canadian farming industry is facing a significant challenge - approximately 40% of farmers in Canada are expected to retire within the next ten years and Canada will require to replace retiring farmers, with 66 percent of them needing a succession plan. This means the country will soon face a...
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OINP invited 1,252 candidates under the first skilled trades stream of 2023

Author: Admin | February 22, 2025 | Categories: Ontario
skilled trades stream
On January 13, 2023, Ontario invited 1,252 candidates under the skilled trades stream of the Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (OINP). The CRS score range of the invited candidates was between 336-506 points. Candidates, who created their profiles in the Express Entry system between January 13, 2022, to January 13, 2023,...
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Cold Lake City wants to renew the Alberta Rural Renewal Stream

Author: Admin | February 22, 2025 | Categories: Alberta
Cold Lake City wants to renew the Alberta Rural Renewal Stream on February 16, 2023, Cold Lake City announced that the City Council approved a letter of support for the City’s application to the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program’s Rural Renewal Stream. This letter of support was the last requirement for a community designation application in this program, which provides foreign nationals with an alternate pathway to immigration other than through a labor market impact assessment (LIMA), given they have gained employment from one of the employers accepted into the program.  The Rural Renewal Stream initiative is a pilot project that enables designated organizations from local communities to select qualified businesses for participation. Honourable Mayor Craig Copeland stated: "Our business community has been reminding us over and over again that there is a vital need for this initiative in the town, a need that will only increase in the years to come as significant federal projects are finished there." “Economic immigration has been shown to assist local companies in addressing labor market gaps, and as immigrants settle in and start a family in our community, they add to the vitality and excitement of Cold Lake.” Alberta Rural Renewal Stream Rural communities in Alberta can apply for community designation with the aim of attracting and hiring immigrants to fill labor shortages and settle immigrants into rural communities. Through a community-driven program that meets local economic development requirements and supports community growth, the Rural Renewal Stream assists rural Alberta to attract and keep new residents. The Rural Renewal Stream gives rural areas the ability to attract and keep foreigners who want to live, work, and settle in their areas. Before hiring and endorsing a candidate for the Rural Renewal Stream, communities must apply for and receive the designation. Candidates may apply for the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program if they possess a letter endorsing them from a designated community. Want to know more details about “Cold Lake City wants to renew the Alberta Rural Renewal Stream” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates. Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs. For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate
Cold Lake City wants to renew the Alberta Rural Renewal Stream on February 16, 2023, Cold Lake City announced that the City Council approved a letter of support for the City’s application to the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program’s Rural Renewal Stream. This letter of support was the last requirement for...
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Ottawa increased opportunities for Sponsorship Agreement Holders SAHs

Author: Admin | February 22, 2025 | Categories: Uncategorized
Sponsorship Agreement Holders SAHs
Ottawa increased opportunities for Sponsorship Agreement Holders SAHsn February 17, 2023, Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), announced that the number of refugees that sponsorship agreement holders (SAHs) have increased to 13,500 in 2023. Since introducing a cap in 2012, this figure has skyrocketed tenfold, with...
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IRCC Invitation rounds under IEC issued 7,730 ITAs

Author: Admin | February 22, 2025 | Categories: International Experience Canada
IRCC Invitation rounds under IEC
IRCC Invitation rounds under IEC over the last week, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws in the pools of International Experience Canada (IEC). From January 21 to January 27, Canada invited 7,730 young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit. As of January 27, there...
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Canadian businesses increase average wages to attract more workers

Author: Admin | February 22, 2025 | Categories: Uncategorized, Work in Canada
Canadian businesses increase average wages to attract more workers due to the severe labor shortages, Canadian employers offer higher wages to employees to attract more workers. In 2022, average wages increased by 3.4 percent to hit $1,173.90 weekly. With the labor market in Canada being so competitive, foreign nationals have a unique chance to seize this opportunity and gain permanent residency through the numerous economic immigration programs.  According to the latest update from Statistics Canada, job vacancies stayed high in December, with overall job vacancies at 848,800. While the number of job vacancies in transportation, warehousing, finance, and insurance declined, healthcare and social assistance experienced a surge in open positions. Canadian businesses increase average wages in the following sectors: Industries that produce products and services Health care and social assistance Finance and insurance Construction  Payroll Employment in Goods and Service producing sectors: In December, the services-producing sector increased payroll employment by 72,400 (+0.5%). Payroll employment in the goods sector increased by 13,600 (+0.4%),  Health care and social assistance payroll employment increase:  Health care and social assistance payroll employment increased by 26,500 (+1.2%) in December. This was the fourth consecutive month of increase. Seven provinces increase in payroll employment in this industry in December 2022, with Quebec (+8,800; +1.7%), Ontario (+5,600; +0.7%), British Columbia (+4,600; +1.5%), and Alberta (+3,800; +1.6%) taking the lead. There was a small decline in Newfoundland and Labrador (-100; -0.3%). General medical and surgical hospitals have seen the biggest rise (+6,900; +1.2%), followed by outpatient care centers (+3,700; +2.3%), and individual and family services (+3,100; +1.7%). These three industries made up about 40% of total payroll employment in the sector. Payroll employment in the finance and insurance sector:  With continued month-over-month growth in the industry, payroll employment in the finance and insurance sector increased by 13,800 (+1.7%) in December, capping off 2022. Payroll employment in the industry increased on a yearly basis by 59,000 (+7.6%) in December. Gains from month to month were centered in Ontario (+6,700; +1.7%) and Quebec (+4,800; +2.8%) in December. On a national level, payroll employment increased in 7 out of the 11 industries in the sector in December, with insurance carriers (+4,100; +2.6%), agencies, brokerages, and other insurance-related businesses (+2,400; +2.5%), and intermediation and brokerage of securities and commodity contracts (+2,100; 4.0%) leading the way. Increases construction payroll employment: Construction payroll employment rose for the fourth straight month in December (+11,500; +1.0%), bringing the year-to-date increases to 40,600 (+3.6%) since September. Alberta (+2,500; +1.4%) and Ontario (+4,800; +1.2%) registered the biggest monthly gains in construction in December. Highway, street, and bridge construction (+2,700; +4.9%), foundation, structure, and building contractors (+2,600; +1.9%), and building machinery contractors (+2,100; +0.7%) all led to the sector's monthly gains nationally. The only sector to experience a month-over-month decline in December was residential building construction (-2,400; -1.4%), which coincided with a 2.1% decline in residential building investments during the same month. Average wages increased by 3.4% Average weekly wages increased by 3.4% to $1,174 in December on an annual basis, which is less than the 4.0% growth recorded in November. The largest proportional increase in average weekly earnings was reported in the: Newfoundland and Labrador (+6.7%, to $1,177), New Brunswick (+4.6%, to $1,078) and Quebec (+4.5%, to $1,130).    Job vacancies up in health care and social assistance  In December, there were 149,800 job vacancies in the health care and social assistance sectors, an increase of 18,200 (+13.8%) that more than recorded for the drop in November (-19,400; -12.8%). Since the start of the pandemic, job openings in the sector have more than doubled, accounted 17.7% of all vacancies in December, up from 13.6% in February 2020. From February 2020 to December 2022, payroll employment in social assistance and health care increased as well, but at a much slower rate. As a consequence, the sector's job vacancy rate increased from 3.5% in February 2020 to 6.2% in December, which was the third-highest of all sectors. 5 top sectors for job vacancies  Job vacancies held steady in 14 sectors in December, including 5 sectors that together accounted for nearly half (49.0%) of all vacancies in the month: accommodation and food services (108,800 job vacancies); retail trade (100,200); construction (77,400); manufacturing (71,700); and professional, scientific, and technical services (58,100). Want to know more details about “Canadian businesses increase average wages to attract more workers” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates. Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs. For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate
Canadian businesses increase average wages to attract more workers due to the severe labor shortages, Canadian employers offer higher wages to employees to attract more workers. In 2022, average wages increased by 3.4 percent to hit $1,173.90 weekly. With the labor market in Canada being so competitive, foreign nationals have...
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Saskatchewan invited new skilled candidates under the SINP

Author: Admin | February 22, 2025 | Categories: Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan invited new skilled candidates under the SINP on February 16, 2023, Saskatchewan conducted new rounds of invitations in the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). In the Express Entry category, Saskatchewan issued 177 ITAs.  Another 243 invitations were issued to the Occupations In-Demand category candidates. The lowest score in both categories was 84 points. In addition, the SINP also invited one Ukrainian candidate with a minimum score of 65. All invited candidates had Educational Credential Assessments. In this draw, Saskatchewan invited 421 candidates under 104 different NOCs. Details of new skilled candidates draw under the SINP  On February 16, 2023, the Saskatchewan PNP draw issued 421 invitations. The table below contains the information: Date Category Lowest Score  Total candidates invited Considerations February 16, 2023 Express Entry 84 177 Invited Candidates had ECA Assessments. February 16, 2023 Occupations in Demand 84 243 Invited Candidates had Educational Credential Assessments. February 16, 2023 N/A 65 1 Invitations issued to Ukrainian residents due to the current conflict Total Invitations 421 Invited occupations in the latest SINP draw  Not all NOC occupations were invited during this Saskatchewan PNP invitation round. The NOC occupation codes that were selected for the EOI on February 16th, 2023 are listed below: 00012, 00013, 00015, 10010, 10011, 10012, 10021, 10022, 10029, 10030, 11101, 11102, 11109, 11200, 11201, 11202, 12010, 12011, 12013, 12101, 12102, 12103, 12111, 12112, 12200, 13100, 13110, 13111, 13112, 20010, 20011, 20012, 21101, 21110, 21112, 21120, 21200, 21203, 21210, 21211, 21220, 21221, 21222, 21223, 21231,21232, 21233, 21234, 21300, 21301, 21310, 21311, 21322, 22101, 22212, 22220, 22221, 22222, 22231, 22232, 22233, 22300, 22303, 22310, 31200, 31201, 32120, 32129, 33103, 40030, 41200, 41210, 41300, 41400, 41401, 41402, 41403, 41404, 41405, 41409, 42202, 43100, 60010, 60020, 62029, 62100, 62200, 63102, 63200, 63202, 70010, 70012, 70020, 72011, 72402, 72410, 73101, 80020, 80021, 82030, 90010, 92012, 92100, 93101 Saskatchewan Occupations In-Demand category  Those with training and employment experience in in-demand occupations are eligible for the Occupations In-Demand (OID) and Express Entry (EE) programs. The following National Occupational Classification (NOC) TEER levels must be met for eligible occupations: TEER 0: Management occupations TEER 1: Occupations that usually require a university degree TEER 2: Occupations that usually require a college diploma, apprenticeship training of two or more years, or supervisory experience TEER 3: Occupations that usually require a college diploma, apprenticeship training of fewer than two years, or more than six months of on-the-job training Want to know more details about “Saskatchewan invited new skilled candidates under the SINP'' you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates. Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs. For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate
Saskatchewan invited new skilled candidates under the SINP on February 16, 2023, Saskatchewan conducted new rounds of invitations in the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). In the Express Entry category, Saskatchewan issued 177 ITAs.  Another 243 invitations were issued to the Occupations In-Demand category candidates. The lowest score in both...
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