foreign-trained physicians

Ontario to introduce a new program for recognizing foreign-trained physicians

The second intake period for Ontario’s assessment program for foreign-trained physicians for family and general practitioners will begin in early January next year.  Practice Ready Ontario (PRO) simplified the process for internationally-trained physicians to practice in Ontario by accepting applications from June 21 to July 19 this year.  Results were... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
new pilot program for construction workers

Nova Scotia announced a new pilot program for construction workers

The Government of Nova Scotia announced a new pilot program for construction workers to boost growth in the skilled trades and modernize the apprenticeship and trades qualification system.  Premier Tim Houston has announced measures to add 5,000 new apprentices in the next three years, increase the number of journeypersons and... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
new invitation draws

BC held new invitation draws and issued over 150 invitations

On October 17, 2023, the Government of British Columbia held new invitation draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and invited qualified Skills Immigration candidates.  In the general draw, BC invited 104 candidates. The minimum score for candidates invited to this draw was 91-113 points.  The province issued... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Temporary Residents

Canada Welcomed 700,000 New Temporary Residents in Just One Year

On September 27, 2023, Statistics Canada reported that the number of temporary residents in Canada has increased by nearly 700,000 year-on-year as of the second quarter of 2023. This number is expected to reach 2.5 million by the end of 2023.  Many of these temporary residents seek Canadian Permanent Residency... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Progra

Sudbury considered new applications in the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Program

On October 13, 2023, the City of Greater Sudbury held a new round of invitations for the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Program. In this round, Sudbury considered 33 candidates, including two candidates drawn through the Francophone Stream.  The lowest score of these draws was 235 points, five points lower... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
processing times

Processing times for LMIA applications are updated

On October 6, 2023, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated the processing times for the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications under various streams.  Updated LMIA application Processing times are: Based on statistics from all processing centers, the current average LMIA application processing times have increased only for the... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
healthcare professional

Alberta invited the healthcare professionals and updated the AAIP inventory

On October 10, 2023, the AAIP invited 13 healthcare professionals working in the healthcare sector who scored 327 points. This year, Alberta invited 3,381 candidates and issued 8,437 nomination certificates In addition, on October 10, 2023, Alberta published an update considering the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) inventory. According to... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »