On October 26, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a new occupation-specific Express Entry draw and issued 3,600 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates working in healthcare occupations. In round #271, the cut-off […]
On October 5, 2023, Prince Edward Island conducted a new invitation round in the Labour Impact and Express Entry streams and invited 20 candidates under the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP). This draw invited
Canada has historically been a country that supports immigration, but according to new data from Abacus Data’s David Coletto, public opinion on the matter can shift quickly. Canada is currently facing housing and healthcare shortages,
Canada’s provinces are making it easier for internationally trained nurses to work in the country by shortening registration and licensure processes. Atlantic Canada’s Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN) has introduced an expedited process for
Canada needs to take full advantage of the talents and skillsets of immigrants, especially in healthcare. According to Statistics Canada, only 36.5% of new immigrants holding a foreign nursing degree work as registered nurses, while
In the wake of Canada’s doctor shortage and criticism regarding their policies that discriminate against non-domestic medical graduates, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons is reforming its rules to make it simpler for international
Returning Canadian and international medical graduates have difficulties practicing medicine in Canada due to the scarcity of residency spots. Unfortunately, those who studied abroad face even more adversity in obtaining a residency than their counterparts
A recent report from Statistics Canada showed that there are more healthcare job vacancies than ever before. In August of 2022, there were 152,000 vacant healthcare and social assistance positions. Immigrants fill many healthcare positions in Canada.
Canada’s immigration stream for English-speaking essential workers who do not work in healthcare-related positions has reached its limit of 30,000. This immigration stream is one of the six temporary residence to permanent residence (TR to
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is still accepting applications through five temporary resident to permanent resident pathways. As of June 10, 5:30 PM EST the number of applications for other streams is 1,811 applications