by Nwando Oranye | Nov 21, 2023 | Immigration Blog
The Canadian Centre to End Human Traffic and Covenant House Vancouver praised Ottawa’s new immigration strategy but criticized its failure to fully address human trafficking and exploitation of newcomers and migrant workers. Both organizations identified gaps in...
by Nwando Oranye | Nov 21, 2023 | Immigration Blog
According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the Start-Up Visa (SUV) program saw a slight dip in September compared to August. Still, overall numbers are significantly higher than last year. In September 2023, Canada welcomed 145 new permanent...
by Nwando Oranye | Nov 21, 2023 | Immigration Blog
The Ontario Government plans to amend the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) to increase eligibility for international students. The proposed legislation focuses on revising requirements for those in one-year college graduate certificate programs, with over 900...
by Nwando Oranye | Nov 20, 2023 | Immigration Blog
According to a financial consulting firm, Normandin Beaudry study, employed Canadians may expect an average salary hike of 3.6% next year. The survey also indicates that 43% of businesses are considering an extra 1% average salary increase. Industries including STEM,...
by Nwando Oranye | Nov 20, 2023 | Immigration Blog
According to Statistics Canada, Canada’s unemployment rate rose to 5.7% in October, as job gains in construction, information, culture and recreation were offset by losses in trade and manufacturing. This is the fourth increase in unemployment rates in six...
