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Where can I move in Canada and still be connected to a big city?

Asheesh Moosapeta — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 13:00:23 +0000

At the start of 2023, Statistics Canada revealed its updated Index of Remoteness (IOR), a study that looked to establish a “remoteness” score to every habitable place in Canada. Learn more about Canadian immigration and discover your options The study assessed different kinds of “Census Subdivisions (CSD)” i.e.: Cities, Municipalities, Villages, Townships, etc.—across Canada—to determine […]

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Why does Quebec have its own immigration policy?

Asheesh Moosapeta — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 13:00:05 +0000

With its own set of selection criteria, distinct programs, and the ability to select its skilled workers from abroad— Quebec today holds more power than any other province in terms of its ability to influence its immigration. In 1995 the Francophone province almost voted to become an independent state within Canada; with a modest 0.58% […]

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British Columbia, Quebec, Manitoba, and Prince Edward Island issue invitations for provincial immigration

Edana Robitaille — Sat, 10 Dec 2022 13:00:07 +0000

British Columbia, Quebec, Manitoba, and Prince Edward Island have issued invitations to apply to candidates through provincial immigration programs this week. Through these Provincial Nominee Programs, interested candidates may be invited to apply for provincial nomination, which can aid in obtaining permanent residence. Most Canadian provinces operate their own PNPs except for Quebec and Nunavut. […]

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Quebec releases its immigration plan for 2023

Edana Robitaille — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 19:58:54 +0000

The Quebec Immigration Plan for 2023, released on December 8, shows that the province could admit up to 52,500 new permanent residents in 2023. This target is precisely the same as the immigration plan for 2022. Most new admissions to Quebec in 2023 will come through the province’s economic immigration programs, including the Quebec Skilled Worker […]

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Quebec ideating new immigration program to accelerate francophone PR

Vimal Sivakumar — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 13:00:06 +0000

Ahead of the release of its next immigration plan, the province of Quebec is considering a new immigration program that would accelerate the path to permanent residence (PR) for francophone immigrants already living in Quebec. As part of this new immigration program, Quebec would target “graduates from francophone CEGEP colleges and universities as well as […]

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Canada to welcome 500,000 new immigrants in 2025

Edana Robitaille — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 09:12:22 +0000

Canada has just released its Immigration Levels Plan 2023-2025. Canada will aim to welcome 465,000 new immigrants in 2023. The target will rise to 485,000 new immigrants in 2024. It will further rise to 500,000 new immigrants 2025. Canada broke its all-time immigration record by welcoming over 405,000 immigrants in 2021 and is looking to […]

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Understanding and applying through specialized LMIA applications

Asheesh Moosapeta — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 12:00:44 +0000

As part of hiring a temporary foreign worker (TFW) in Canada—under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP)—companies must submit a request for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC). This document is needed to hire a foreign worker and determine the impact of their hiring on the Canadian labour […]

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Quebec and British Columbia issue invitations for provincial immigration

Edana Robitaille — Sun, 16 Oct 2022 12:00:13 +0000

Quebec and British Columbia have issued invitations to apply to candidates through provincial immigration programs this week. Most Canadian provinces and territories, except Quebec and Nunavut, operate their own Provincial Nomination Programs (PNPs). Provincial nomination is not in itself the same as a permanent residence but it can act as a starting point toward permanent […]

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CAQ wins second term in Quebec with a strong majority

Edana Robitaille — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 17:01:21 +0000

The Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) has secured its second consecutive win under the leadership of Francois Legault. The CAQ was named the winning party only eleven minutes after polls closed. The party made major gains this election, increasing the number of seats it holds in Quebec’s National Assembly from 76 to 90. It is the […]

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Parents and Grandparents Program vs. Super Visa—What is the difference?

Asheesh Moosapeta — Mon, 26 Sep 2022 12:00:34 +0000

The Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) allows parents and grandparents of Canadian permanent residents and citizens to immigrate to Canada, and experience the benefits of permanent residence (PR) and even citizenship; though it is less available than the Super Visa, due to its lottery system selection process, and once-a-year availability. Sponsor your family for Canadian […]

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