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Thunder Bay ON issued 274 recommendations to qualified candidates

Author: Admin | August 29, 2023 | Categories: Ontario

On May 9, 2023, Thunder Bay ON, issued new community recommendations in the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP). The city approved the applications of 274 candidates whose evaluations scored as low as 49%. Last year, the community recommended a total of 377 candidates. The Thunder Bay CEDC will prioritize...

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Over 32,000 new tech workers came to Canada

Author: Admin | August 29, 2023 | Categories: Work in Canada

Over 32,000 new tech workers came to Canada in the past year according to the Technology Councils of North America (TECNA) and Canada’s Tech Network (CTN) has released a report on the migration of tech workers and jobs in Canada. The report found that Between April 2022 and March 2023...

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Canada issued 1,004 invitations through the latest IEC Rounds of Invitations

Author: Admin | August 28, 2023 | Categories: International Experience Canada

Over the last week, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws in the IEC Rounds of Invitations. From August 19 to August 25, Canada invited 1,004 young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit. As of August 25, 28,056 candidates registered in the pool, awaiting the...

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IRCC will modernize the International Student Program

Author: Admin | August 27, 2023 | Categories: Study in Canada

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will modernize its International Student Program by implementing a Trusted Institution Framework by 2024. This framework will create a two-tiered structure with post-secondary institutions being assessed against criteria to show that they are reliable partners. Institutions that meet the requirements will receive benefits such...

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Ottawa provided clarification for temporary residence permit applications

Author: Admin | August 26, 2023 | Categories: Work in Canada

On August 23, 2023, the Government of Canada announced program delivery instructions for temporary residence permits (TRP) made within Canada. The update clarifies that the TRP fee exemption under paragraph 298(2)(a) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR) does not apply to temporary resident permit applications made within Canada...

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Manitoba invited 623 candidates through the MPNP in EOI Draw 190

Author: Admin | August 25, 2023 | Categories: Manitoba

On August 24, 2023, Manitoba held a new invitation round in the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). In EOI Draw 190, the MPNP held a new occupation-specific candidate selection and issued LAAs to 623 candidates including 178 Express Entry candidates for this round. Details of the EOI Draw 190 In...

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Alberta updated inventory and invited 89 candidates in the construction section

Author: Admin | August 24, 2023 | Categories: Alberta

On August 22, 2023, Alberta invited candidates in the construction section and published an update considering the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) inventory. According to the new AAIP inventory update, there were around: 1,479 Alberta Opportunity Stream applications, 448 Rural Renewal Stream applications, 249 Accelerated Tech Pathway applications, 128 Family...

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BC invited up to 230 candidates under the BC PNP Skills Immigration Draw

Author: Admin | August 24, 2023 | Categories: British Columbia

The Government of British Columbia held new invitation draws under the BC PNP Skills Immigration candidates on August 22, 2023. In the general draw, BC invited 169 candidates. The minimum score for candidates invited to this draw was 88-109 points. In the childcare-targeted draw: The province issued 33 ITAs to...

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The new Recognized Employer Pilot to provide greater protection for foreign workers

Author: Admin | August 23, 2023 | Categories: Work in Canada

The new Recognized Employer Pilot to provide greater protection for foreign workers. In early 2020, COVID-19 outbreaks among migrant farm workers caused produce sections of Canadian grocery stores to become increasingly empty. The workers are hired through Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program, which has been accused of abuse due to...

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Canada is a top destination for immigrant entrepreneurs

Author: Admin | August 22, 2023 | Categories: Entrepreneur

According to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, Canada is the top destination for immigrant entrepreneurs among all OECD countries. There are over 24 OECD countries, including the United States, France, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Sweden. According to OECD research, these countries are becoming more interested in attracting...

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