by Nwando Oranye | Oct 30, 2023 | Immigration Blog
In September, only 3% of Canadians considered immigration a top concern. The main issues across the country were housing, homelessness, and poverty (25%), healthcare (24%), and the economy/jobs (20%). According to a recent survey, 45% of Canadians see immigration as...
by Nwando Oranye | Oct 30, 2023 | Immigration Blog
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...
by Nwando Oranye | Oct 30, 2023 | Immigration Blog
On October 19, 2023, the Government of Canada launched CAN Work Philippines – a pilot program to help Canadian employers hire skilled workers from the Philippines. The program streamlines work permit processing and allows group appointments for medical examinations...
by Nwando Oranye | Oct 30, 2023 | Immigration Blog
On October 19, 2023, Marc Miller, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), issued a statement in response to the Auditor General’s report on processing permanent residence applications. The report examined how IRCC handles...
by Nwando Oranye | Oct 30, 2023 | Immigration Blog
On October 19, 2023, the Government of Canada decided to reduce the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) workforce in India from 27 employees to five in response to India’s decision to reduce immunities for Canadian diplomats in Delhi. Despite the...
