How to visit Canada if you have a criminal record
Canada’s borders are reopening to tourists. As of August 9, fully-vaccinated U.S. tourists that are American citizens or permanent residents are welcome to visit Canada. All other fully-vaccinated tourists are expected to be welcome effective September 7. Get a free consultation with the Law Firm of Campbell Cohen Tourists must be mindful however that a…
Ontario expands EOI system to include Masters Graduate and PhD Graduate streams
Ontario graduates with job offers in the province can now register for a chance to get a provincial nomination through two more immigration programs. The Masters Graduate and PhD Graduate streams are the final addition to Ontario’s new Expression of Interest (EOI) system. The other three programs that use the EOI system include: In-Demand Skills,…
Rules for driving to Canada from the U.S. during the pandemic
After nearly a year and a half, Canada is reopening to fully-vaccinated U.S. tourists as of 12:01 Eastern Time on August 9. For now, the new rules only apply to U.S. citizens and permanent residents, specifically. All other nationals are expected to be let in on September 7, pending the state of the pandemic at…
Can you visit Canada with a DUI?
While Canada is an open country, it does have strict rules that it enforces at its borders. You can be considered inadmissible to Canada based on a criminal conviction. Even a single driving under the influence can lead to you being denied entry to Canada. This common situation arises as a result of Canada’s strict…
Canada’s economy recovers 94,000 jobs in July
Canada’s economy was a little closer to pre-pandemic levels last month. Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey for July examined Canada’s labour market conditions during the week of July 11 to 17. During this week, public health restrictions across Canada were significantly reduced due to low case counts and high rates of vaccination. Discover if You’re…
Québec conclut des ententes pour faciliter l’embauche et la rétention des travailleurs étrangers
Le gouvernement du Canada adopte des mesures pour faciliter l’embauche de travailleurs temporaires au Québec, a annoncé aujourd’hui la province. Après des mois de négociations, le Québec est parvenu à un accord avec le gouvernement fédéral canadien pour mettre en œuvre trois nouvelles mesures visant à aider les employeurs et les entreprises qui font face…
Quebec announces deals to help hire and retain temporary foreign workers
Canada is implementing temporary changes to make it easier to hire temporary workers in Quebec, the province announced today. After months of negotiations, Quebec has reached an agreement with the Canadian federal government to implement three new measures to help employers and businesses facing labour shortages. Quebec becomes the first province to reach such an…
452 invited in new Saskatchewan PNP draw
Saskatchewan invited 452 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on August 5. The invitations went to candidates who may be eligible for a nomination from the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP), specifically from the International Skilled Worker category. Of those invited, 171 may be eligible for the SINP’s Express Entry subcategory, and 281 through the Occupations…
What you need to know about coming to Canada as a performing artist
Typically, Canada requires foreign nationals who want to work in Canada to have work permits. However, Canada also has several exceptions to this rule. The main ones are: Business visitors. These are people who engage in international business in Canada, but who do not directly enter the Canadian labour market. A film producer working on…
Express Entry: Canada invites 3,000 CEC candidates
Canada invited 3,000 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence on August 5. Invited candidates needed to be eligible for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), with scores of at least 404. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment In the previous CEC draw, candidates needed a score of 357. This score requirement was tied with the…