blog

BY GUNNESS & ASSOCIATES

IRCC Issues 1,000 Invitations for Francophone Candidates in Latest Express Entry Draw

Author: John Black | October 11, 2024 | Categories: Express Entry

In its quest to deepen linguistic diversity in Canada, Francophone candidates remain a key focus for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, as demonstrated in the latest Express Entry draw. On 10th October 2024, IRCC conducted round #318, where it issued invitations to apply for permanent residency to 1,000 Francophone candidates....

CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »

The OINP held three draws under the Employer Job Offer-Foreign Worker Stream and invited 1,728 Candidates

Author: Rizwan | October 9, 2024 | Categories: Ontario

The Ontario government held three targeted draws of the Employer Job Offer-Foreign Worker Stream on October 8, 2024, in a step forward toward strengthening its skilled workforce. The province keeps attracting talent from around the world to fill labor gaps as demands for the labor force increase, particularly in skilled...

CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »

Ottawa Invites 1,613 PNP Candidates in the New Express Entry Draw

Author: John Black | October 8, 2024 | Categories: Ottawa

On 7 October 2024, Ottawa invites Provincial Nominee Program applicants as Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada carried out its latest draw from the Express Entry pool, continuing the country's push to host more skilled immigrants. In the most eagerly anticipated round thus far, IRCC issued 1,613 Invitations to Apply directly...

CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »

Canada expands work opportunities for Canada Start-Up Visa candidates

Author: John Black | October 7, 2024 | Categories: Work in Canada

Until October 3, 2024, the Government of Canada issued a turnaround that only revamped its Canada Start-Up Visa program. It has rejuvenated the existing provision by giving open work permits to the applicants for the Start-Up Visa which makes them less stringent about securing income while still growing their businesses....

CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »

British Columbia held new BCPNP draws and invited over 170 candidates

Author: John Black | October 4, 2024 | Categories: British Columbia

On October 2, 2024, British Columbia made strong moves to meet labor shortages by issuing more than 170 skilled workers through BCPNP draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program. The new round of invitations forms part of an increased drive to attract some of the key sectors in the...

CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »

Manitoba invited 348 candidates under two MPNP streams

Author: John Black | October 3, 2024 | Categories: Manitoba

Manitoba held its latest invitation round under the MPNP streams on September 27, 2024. MPNP issued 348 invitations to skilled workers and international graduates in its latest round to two major streams, which showed the province was consistently attracting global talent. Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) Invitation Breakdown Skilled Workers...

CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »

Manitoba launched a support program for temporary foreign workers awaiting permanent residency

Author: John Black | October 1, 2024 | Categories: Manitoba

In the greatest step toward retaining the skilled talent, Manitoba has implemented a new support program that is going to be offered to Temporary Foreign Workers lined up in the queue of permanent residence. Following the roll-out on September 18, it now enables Temporary Foreign Workers to apply for letters...

CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »

Four Canadian provinces minimum wages are set to rise on October 1, 2024

Author: Rizwan | September 27, 2024 | Categories: Work in Canada

As living costs continue to rise through Canada, four provinces have taken it another step higher in helping workers by compelling an increase in Canadian provinces minimum wages come October 1, 2024. New minimum rates of wage across the provinces also raise new minimum rates to reflect this commitment to...

CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »

BC Provincial Nominee Program Program invited new candidates in the Base category of the Entrepreneur Stream

Author: Rizwan | September 26, 2024 | Categories: Entrepreneur

British Columbia remains an enticing province for entrepreneurs who are interested in investing and making investments in the country in the BC Provincial Nominee Program. On 24 September 2024, the BC Provincial Nominee Program did its latest round; six qualified business applicants were invited under Base Category of the Entrepreneur...

CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »

BC issued up to 150 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the British Columbia PNP Draw

Author: John Black | September 25, 2024 | Categories: British Columbia

On September 24, 2024, British Columbia conducted its latest draw under the BC PNP, issuing Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to skilled applicants for permanent residence in the province. This draw is part of BC's plan to attract top talent from various sectors in demand, thereby enhancing labor markets within the...

CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »