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How does Canada’s Express Entry system work?

Edana Robitaille — Tue, 24 May 2022 12:00:46 +0000

Anyone trying to become a permanent resident of Canada will no doubt run into the term “Express Entry” more than once. It is easy to assume that Express Entry is its own immigration program but, surprisingly, this is not correct. Understanding what Express Entry is, and how it works, is a vital step before submitting […]

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Express Entry applications to be processed within 6 months again

Gabriel Dumitrascu — Wed, 18 May 2022 12:15:45 +0000

Prior to the pandemic, the Canadian government aimed to process most Express Entry immigration applications within six months. Due to the pandemic, however, applicants have had to wait much longer. Non-Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Express Entry applicants are waiting well over 20 months on average for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to finalize their […]

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Quebec needs more workers to fill job vacancies: report

Shelby Thevenot — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 13:00:17 +0000

Quebec has started off the year with a low unemployment rate and a record number of job vacancies. In an effort to address labour shortages, the provincial and federal governments have put forth a number of measures to support immigrants. The pandemic has transformed Quebec’s labour market. Public health measures have exacerbated previously-existing labour market […]

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How Canada can improve the Temporary Foreign Worker Program

Isaac Kinsella — Fri, 15 Apr 2022 13:00:39 +0000

A recent study from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business titled “Labour shortages are back with a vengeance” found that 54% of businesses could not find all the staff they need, with only 42% reporting being able to fully staff their operations. Some small businesses have made changes to increase their competitiveness in the job […]

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Interest in Canadian immigration remains high: study

Kareem El-Assal — Sun, 30 Jan 2022 13:00:31 +0000

A new survey of over 13,000 prospective immigrants shows that interest to move to Canada remains strong. The survey was conducted by World Education Services (WES) Canada, a designated provider of Educational Credential Assessments (ECA) for Canadian immigration. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration In 2020, WES surveyed individuals that had submitted an […]

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Canadian immigration in 2022: A preview of the year ahead

Kareem El-Assal — Tue, 04 Jan 2022 13:00:58 +0000

The coronavirus pandemic is set to continue to loom large over Canadian immigration in 2022. The pandemic is causing Canada to constantly update its travel restrictions. It has also created greater application backlogs, and a shift in Canada’s policies to prioritize applicants within Canada. Despite the pandemic, however, the Canadian government has remained committed to […]

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A review of Canadian immigration in 2021

Kareem El-Assal — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 13:00:51 +0000

The onset of the coronavirus pandemic changed the course of Canada’s immigration system in 2020 and while things have stabilized, the pandemic caused IRCC to make major adjustments in 2021. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) entered 2021 facing difficult circumstances. Immigration application backlogs were growing, many newcomers such as Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) […]

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Canada lifts ban on 10 African countries

Shelby Thevenot — Fri, 17 Dec 2021 16:30:34 +0000

Canada is lifting the ban on international travel from the 10 countries in Africa starting December 18 at 11:59 p.m. Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos made the announcement on December 17. Canada first implemented the ban on November 26 to seven African countries, but within days expanded to 10: South Africa, Mozambique, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Eswatini, […]

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Business leaders say improving temporary foreign worker program is one way to curb labour shortages

Shelby Thevenot — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 13:00:26 +0000

The pandemic has exacerbated long-standing labour shortages in Canada, and there is no simple solution. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) reports more than half of small Canadian businesses are affected by labour shortages. These businesses may have been short staffed due to difficulties hiring, retaining or getting staff to work the hours needed. […]

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Canada’s new Omicron travel rules at a glance

Shelby Thevenot — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 14:00:04 +0000

After the Omicron variant emerged, Canada implemented a slew of new travel restrictions. Travellers from 10 African countries were hit with increased restrictions last week. The affected nations include: Botswana, Egypt, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Foreign nationals who have been to any of these countries within the past 14 […]

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