by Nwando Oranye | Jul 24, 2024 | Immigration Blog
On World Refugee Day, Canadian ministers, including Immigration Minister Marc Miller, expressed solidarity with global refugees. They highlighted the urgent need for action due to the refugee population tripling over the last decade. In 2023, the refugee population...
by Nwando Oranye | Jul 24, 2024 | Immigration Blog
On June 20, 2024, the Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (OINP) held the second round of invitations in Ontario’s Express Entry French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream. In this round, the OINP issued 212 Notifications of Interest to the Francophone candidates. The...
by Nwando Oranye | Jul 24, 2024 | Immigration Blog
Recent Survey Series on People and their Communities (SSPC) data shows a third of Canadians struggling financially in the past year, with recent immigrants disproportionately affected. Specifically, 43% of recent immigrants reported hardship versus 29% of established...
by Nwando Oranye | Jul 24, 2024 | Immigration Blog
A report by Deloitte highlights the urgent need for Canada to introduce more streamlined, digital immigration services. The housing crisis in the country is leading to a decline in the number of foreign nationals willing to immigrate, with many opting for alternative...
by Nwando Oranye | Jul 24, 2024 | Immigration Blog
The 2024 Financial Stress Index Report revealed that many Canadians felt the financial strain, mainly due to rising costs in groceries, housing, bills, and the need to save for retirement and major purchases. Yet, there is a glimmer of hope; a significant portion of...