by Nwando Oranye | Jun 24, 2025 | Immigration Blog
Effective May 7, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has revised guidelines for work permit applications at ports of entry. The new regulations specify that while most foreign nationals must apply for work permits from outside Canada, certain...
by Nwando Oranye | Jun 24, 2025 | Immigration Blog
In May 2025, Statistics Canada released a report showing that the median after-tax income for Canadian families and individuals rose 1.2% to $74,200 in 2023, driven by higher market income, while government transfers declined slightly to $10,000. Alberta and Ontario...
by Nwando Oranye | Jun 24, 2025 | Immigration Blog
Quebec’s population grew by 155,000 in 2024, mainly due to immigration, reaching 9.1 million despite a record-low fertility rate of 1.33 children per woman. Temporary residents, including 274,000 foreign workers, 180,000 asylum seekers, and 71,000 international...
by Nwando Oranye | Jun 24, 2025 | Immigration Blog
New Brunswick announced the launch of a strategy focused on economic development, education, immigration, and diplomatic relations with francophone Africa. Targeting Morocco, Ivory Coast, Benin, Cameroon, Senegal, and Tunisia, the province aims to boost international...
by Nwando Oranye | Jun 24, 2025 | Immigration Blog
Ontario is investing an additional $955 million in the Skills Development Fund (SDF), bringing the total to $2.5 billion over three years. This funding will help train and reskill workers impacted by tariffs and economic uncertainty, ensuring they secure well-paying...
