New immigration pilots and policy changes come into effect for Quebec
A new by-law amending Quebec’s immigration regulations comes into effect today. The alterations are made up of several new measures and policy changes that impact multiple Quebec immigration streams. Read on to learn more about these updates, and how they may impact you. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration New Economic pilot streams…
Statistics Canada: Nearly one in four study permit holders do not enroll in post-secondary education institutions
A new Statistics Canada report has revealed that nearly one in four study permit holders in 2019 were not enrolled in a Canadian publicly funded post-secondary educational institution, despite holding the authorisation to do so. In recent weeks new scrutiny has come to Canada’s fast-growing international student population, and their further effect on Canada’s schools,…
Ontario to raise wages for early childhood educators to ease labour shortages
Ontario is boosting the minimum wage of early childhood educators (ECE) in most licensed child-care centres to $23.86 an hour next year, up from the planned increase of $20. The province hopes the increase will ease shortages that are hindering the growth of the national $10-a-day program. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration…
The Provincial Nominee Program: Do newcomers stay in their province of landing?
The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is a leading way to immigrate to Canada as a skilled worker. Nearly every province and territory operate the PNP to nominate and welcome skilled workers to come settle in their respective jurisdiction. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The program was designed to contribute to a more…
Canadian federal court reaffirms that IRCC officers do not need to advise applicant about shortcomings in their application
A recent ruling by Canada’s federal court has reiterated that, as a matter of procedural fairness, the officer reviewing an application is not required to advise the applicant about the weak aspects of their application before they make a decision. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The case concerned an applicant who was…
Fall Economic Statement highlights strategy to increase the supply of affordable housing in Canada
Canada’s Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland released the Fall Economic Statement for 2023 on November 21. The Statement acts as an update to the progress of Canada’s economic plan since the release of Budget 2023. It also builds on plans already in motion to reflect the current state of the economy. For example, the Statement acknowledges…
How IRCC plans to support communities
On October 31st, Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced plans to improve Canada’s immigration system. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has consulted with stakeholders and the public throughout the year to help guide reforms and build a stronger immigration system. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration IRCC has been incorporating this feedback to…
Understanding serious driving offences as a newcomer to Canada
Upon settling in Canada, many newcomers will get a driver’s license in the province or territory they are living in. Depending on the province or territory, you may need to complete a written exam on road rules and one or two driving tests. With this license, you can legally drive anywhere in Canada. Once you…
More rental homes are going to be built in Toronto, says Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister
Last week, as the latest step towards addressing the country’s housing crisis, Canada’s Department of Finance announced a new federal investment of $1.2 billion to building new rental homes in Toronto. This money will be “provided as fully repayable low-interest loans through the Rental Construction Financing Initiative [RCFI]” and spread between “seven new projects in…
Decoding DPM: Everything we know about Canada’s Digital Platform Modernization
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and the Government of Canada announced in their immigration strategy, An Immigration System for Canada’s Future, that they are working to deliver an efficient and user-friendly experience for service users in Canada and abroad. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration In order to compete for global talent…