Trudeau calls federal election: What does it mean for Canadian immigration?
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has called a federal election for September 20. Canadians have been expecting Trudeau to call an election for some time. In recent months, Trudeau’s Liberal Party has been ahead in the polls, and the prime minister has been touring the country making funding announcements. Though the government does not legally need…
Canada allocates $100 million to support integration of newcomers during pandemic
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced $100 million in funding to ensure settlement services for newcomers meet their needs during the pandemic. The funding will be rolled out over the next three years and is aimed at adapting the delivery of settlement services to newcomers so they reflect the pandemic and post-pandemic context….
Coming to Canada as a tech worker
Tech workers have a number of options for immigrating to Canada. First, let’s talk about getting to Canada. Foreign nationals need a work permit in order to legally work in Canada. Some of these work permits are specifically tailored to tech workers. Although, it is possible for tech workers to skip straight to applying for…
Canada now accepts citizenship applications online
Canadian permanent residents can now submit applications for citizenship online. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has launched a new online tool that allows citizenship applications to be submitted online. Get help applying for Canadian citizenship As of August 11, IRCC has opened the online portal to single applicants over the age of 18. It…
Canada working on vaccine passport for international travel
The Canadian government is working with provinces, territories, and Indigenous communities to introduce a pan-Canadian proof of vaccination credential. The federal government expects the credential to be available early this fall. At a press conference this afternoon, Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino noted that the purpose of the credential is to make it easier for those…
Ontario PNP invites immigrants working in health, agriculture, and manufacturing
Ontario invited 48 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on August 11. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) held its second-ever In-Demand Skills stream draw under its new intake system. Ontario’s new Expression of Interest (EOI) system replaces the old first-come-first-served model, and means that interested candidates can register at any time for a…
BC PNP invites 51 immigration candidates in Tech draw
B.C. invited 51 immigration candidates who work in key technology occupations to apply for a provincial nomination on August 10. The new invitations were issued through the BC PNP Tech, which is part of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). Those invited through B.C’s Tech draws must meet the requirements of one of British Columbia’s Express…
Will Canada have an election in the coming months?
Canadian law requires that the government in power will have to call an election by October 16, 2023, but it could be much sooner. It seems Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is gearing up for a snap election. Media reports suggest Trudeau may call the election within the next one or two weeks and Canadians could…
Canada extending India flight restrictions until September
The Canadian government is adding another month of restrictions on flights to and from India. As part of an ongoing public health measure, the ban on direct flights between Canada and India will continue until September 21, 2021, according to a Transport Canada media release. All direct commercial and private passenger flights are suspended. Only…
Need an English test for your Canadian visa? Relax your mind with IELTS
Many countries require proof of your language abilities before granting a visa, and Canada is no different. From driving tests to school exams, tests are a part of life, but they can also be a cause of stress. That’s why we make sure the process of taking your English test with IELTS is as straightforward…