After the introduction of the Building Opportunities in the Skilled Trades Act, 2021, the Ontario College of Trades, which is now called Skilled Trades Ontario faced significant changes to the trades registration system in Ontario. As of now, […]
On January 13, 2022, the province of Ontario released the first update on the issuance of nomination certificates under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) in 2022. The Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development
On January 13, 2022, the Government of Canada announced that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has opened the 2022 season for the International Experience Canada (IEC). As of today, eligible candidates are able to submit their
On January 13, 2022, Ontario has updated the average processing time in the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). As of now, the processing time in Ontario’s Express Entry Human Capital Priorities Stream, Express Entry Skilled
On January 12, 2022, the Government of Canada published new program delivery instructions (PDIs) regarding the “examination before granting permanent residence,” clarifying that the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP) closed on December 31, 2021, with the expiration
On January 12, 2022, the Government of Canada updated the terms for the open work permits under the International Mobility Program (IMP). On the Government website, the title has changed from “Open work permit” to “Open work
On January 12, 2022, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) conducted a new round of invitations in Ontario’s Express Entry Human Capital Priorities Stream. In this draw, OINP issued 502 targeted Notifications of Interest (NOIs)
On January 12, 2022, Saskatchewan conducted new rounds of invitations in the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). SINP issued 104 invitations to apply (ITAs) for the provincial nomination. In the Express Entry category, Saskatchewan issued
During the COVID-19 pandemic, relatives of English-speaking immigrants became permanent residents, significantly increasing the number of anglophone immigrants in Quebec. According to the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) report, Quebec welcomed 4,020 new anglophone
On January 10, 2022, the Government of Canada announced that the Government of Quebec implemented key measures to address labour shortages in the province. According to the new measures, Quebec’s employers in specific sectors can hire overseas