by Nwando Oranye | Dec 4, 2023 | Immigration Blog
On November 21, Canada’s Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland presented the 2023 Fall Economic Statement, updating the progress of Canada’s economic plan. It acknowledges the housing affordability crisis, a significant concern for newcomers. The primary issue is...
by Nwando Oranye | Nov 24, 2023 | Immigration Blog
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 market and...
by Nwando Oranye | Nov 24, 2023 | Immigration Blog
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,...
by Nwando Oranye | Nov 24, 2023 | Immigration Blog
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 US tech firms but benefiting Canada. Competition is...
by Nwando Oranye | Nov 24, 2023 | Immigration Blog
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 1 million holding work...
