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internationally-educated nurses

Manitoba is working to ease barriers for internationally-educated nurses

Manitoba’s Immigration Minister Malaya Marcelino is working to ease accreditation for internationally-educated nurses in the province. Marcelino, who took over the immigration portfolio a month ago, is responding to calls from these nurses across Canada.  The Manitoba government successfully welcomed hundreds of foreign healthcare professionals after a Philippines mission, with... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
temporary policies

The Immigration Minister extended temporary policies to support more international students

Marc Miller, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), announced the extension of three temporary policies set to expire in 2023. IRCC extended the waiver, allowing students to work off-campus for more than 20 hours weekly until April 30, 2024. This applies to students already in Canada and... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Foreign skilled worker

Foreign skilled worker demand has risen this year for Canadian employers

Western Canadian employers seeking Foreign skilled workers have seen a significant rise this year, with a 39% increase in LMIA applications nationwide and 83% in Western Canada.  Yukon is the sole exception, with a slight decrease. Nunavut had the highest application growth, followed by Northwest Territories, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. LMIA... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Canadian work permit

Canadian Work Permits for African Visitors – The Truth Unveiled

The real story exposed about the Canadian work permits for African visitors. Canada is known for its welcoming approach to immigrants and visitors alike, but it’s crucial to be wary of misinformation circulating, especially when it comes to obtaining work permits. There have been rumors suggesting that African individuals can... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Ontario's labor force growth

Immigrants drive Ontario’s labor force growth

The Financial Accountability Office of Ontario (FAO) report highlights that international immigrants increasingly drive Ontario’s labor force growth. Based on 2021 Statistics Canada data, the study focuses on immigrants with permanent residence status in Canada. With immigration to Ontario reaching 227,424 in 2022, these new residents play a “significant role”... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
PGWP extension in 2024

International students in Canada hope for a PGWP extension in 2024

International students in Canada hope for a PGWP extension in 2024, given the limited options for permanent residency. By mid-2023, Canada had approximately 2.2 million temporary residents, with over 1 million holding work permits – which has almost doubled in a year.  The PGWP, typically a one-time issuance, was temporarily... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
construction sector

British Columbia is inviting candidates working in the construction sector

From November 16, 2023, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) prioritized 25 jobs in the construction sector to support the Homes for People plan, addressing the province’s housing and infrastructure needs for the next five years.  Specifically, workers in selected construction roles with provincial trade qualifications will receive... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »