CIC News Can I extend or renew my Post-Graduation Work Permit? Although most Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) holders will be ineligible to apply for a permit extension, this article will detail if you may be eligible for an extension and the options available if you are not eligible. A PGWP is a work permit available…
CIC News Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec, Manitoba, and PEI invite candidates in latest provincial immigration draw results Five Canadian provinces have invited candidates to apply through provincial immigration programs. All provinces and territories, except Quebec and Nunavut, have Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP). These programs allow provincial governments to nominate the candidates they feel are best…
CIC News What is the Canadian school schedule during the winter? This article will help newcomers gain an understanding of how the public school system operates in Canada during the coldest months. As many immigrants to Canada come from countries with education systems that are different than what their children will encounter here, it is…
CIC News What the changes to Alberta’s healthcare delivery system mean for newcomers across the province Earlier this month, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced that the existing Alberta Health Services (AHS) system in the province will be divided into four separate entities in an effort to “improve access to care.” In a press conference at…
CIC News 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…
CIC News 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…
CIC News New humanitarian pathway for Colombian, Haitian and Venezuelan foreign nationals launches today Canada has announced today that they will be providing an alternative to irregular migration by welcoming 15,000 people through a family-based humanitarian pathway in addition to existing programs. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister…
CIC News Canada’s immigration ministers meet in Toronto; four provinces hold PNP draws Yesterday, Immigration Minister Marc Miller met with provincial and territorial immigration ministers in Toronto to discuss shared priorities. The ministers meet twice a year and together make up the Federation of Ministers Responsible for Immigration (FMRI). The FMRI is a decision-making body…
CIC News Does international student enrolment impact domestic students in Canada? From 2010 to 2019, the number of international students enrolled at a Canadian public post-secondary institution increased dramatically from 142,200 to 388,800 international students. Today, counting international students at all levels of study, that number is over 800,000. Discover your options to study in…
CIC News How immigration has benefitted Canadian sectors Canadian immigration is vital to Canada’s future. With a low birth rate and an aging population, Canada needs immigrants to fill gaps in the labour market and promote labour force growth. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration According to Statistics Canada, immigrants make important contributions…