On October 31, Immigration Minister Marc Miller introduced plans to enhance Canada’s immigration system. After consulting with stakeholders and the public, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is implementing a strategy to align the labour […]
With a Conservative Government leading the polls, many are concerned about changes in immigration, citizenship, multiculturalism, and employment equity policies in Canada. As immigration is a shared jurisdiction, restricting the number of permanent residents, temporary
Many skilled H-1B visa holders in the US seek work in Canada due to layoffs in the tech sector and stringent immigration rules. Changes by ex-President Trump made entry into the US harder for these workers, impacting
International students in Canada hope for an extension of the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) policy in 2024, given the limited options for permanent residency. By mid-2023, Canada had approximately 2.2 million temporary residents, with over
Canada’s Department of Finance is investing $1.2 billion in building new rental homes in Toronto to address the housing crisis. The funds, provided as low-interest loans through the Rental Construction Financing Initiative, will be distributed
On November 21, 2023, the Government of British Columbia held new invitation draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and issued invitations to apply to qualified candidates in healthcare, childcare, construction, and tech
The Financial Accountability Office of Ontario (FAO) report highlights that international immigrants increasingly drive Ontario’s labour growth. Based on 2021 Statistics Canada data, the study focuses on immigrants with permanent residence status in Canada. With immigration to
On November 21, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated the data on immigration inventories and backlogs. According to the last update, there were 2,166,800 applications for permanent residence, temporary residence, and citizenship approvals in all
The original bill, S-245, aimed to help “lost Canadians” born between 1977 and 1981 reaffirm their citizenship by 28. The NDP and Liberals expanded the bill’s scope without the usual review process, affecting many more
Quebec’s Immigrant Investor Program (QIIP) will reopen for applications on January 1, 2024, with stricter requirements. The program was closed by Immigration Minister Christine Frechette to enhance the socioeconomic integration of selected investors. New rules