by Nwando Oranye | Jun 13, 2024 | Immigration Blog
On May 15, 2024, Minister John Streicker shared a message to mark the significant cultural event of Yukon Francophonie Day, which has been recognized by the government of Yukon since 2007. He urged all Yukoners to deeply appreciate the French language and Francophone...
by Nwando Oranye | Jun 13, 2024 | Immigration Blog
Canada is grappling with a significant financial burden due to the record levels of asylum claimants, costing the government approximately $224 per day per claimant for necessities. This has led to criticism from Conservative MP Lianne Rood, who argues that claimants...
by Nwando Oranye | Jun 13, 2024 | Immigration Blog
On May 14, 2024, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated the processing times for the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications under various streams. Based on statistics from all processing centres, this update provides a view of...
by Nwando Oranye | Jun 13, 2024 | Immigration Blog
On May 14, 2024, British Columbia held new draws for business candidates under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). BCPNP invited five candidates in the Base Category of the Entrepreneur Stream, which is designed for experienced business people who...
by Nwando Oranye | Jun 12, 2024 | Immigration Blog
Canada’s international student intake does not align with labour market needs, with most focusing on business-related programs. Only a small percentage pursue health sciences, medicine, or trade and vocational programs. This mismatch is blamed on a lack of...