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How Canadians are celebrating the upcoming Jewish holidays

CIC News How Canadians are celebrating the upcoming Jewish holidays Canada is home to newcomers of diverse religious beliefs and backgrounds. Canadians, regardless of their immigration status, are guaranteed freedom of thought, belief, and expression. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Between 1980 and 2021, more than 91,000 Canadian residents who identified as…

Canada announces new investments in settlement services for immigrants

CIC News Canada announces new investments in settlement services for immigrants On May 11th 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced over $65 million in funding extensions to service provider organizations across Canada. The settlement services include pre-arrival services, services for racialized newcomer women, and language training for newcomers in Francophone minority communities. Discover…

Study: Immigrant women closing the human capital gender gap

CIC News Study: Immigrant women closing the human capital gender gap Statistics Canada has released a new study that demonstrates women’s contribution to the overall level of human capital in Canada from 1970 to 2020 (50 years). The study, Accumulation of Human Capital in Canada, 1970 to 2020: An Analysis by Gender and the Role…

CREA: Average home price in Canada expected to drop 4.8% by end of 2023

CIC News CREA: Average home price in Canada expected to drop 4.8% by end of 2023 The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) has indicated that they expect the average price of a home across Canada to decrease by 4.8% by the end of this year. This percentage decrease is compared to the average price of…

How IRCC determines if a PNP candidate can economically establish in Canada

CIC News How IRCC determines if a PNP candidate can economically establish in Canada Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its processing instructions to provide guidance about how they assess a principal applicant’s ability to become economically established under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The PNP is main pathway for economic class immigrants…

Buying a home in Canada as a non-Canadian

CIC News Buying a home in Canada as a non-Canadian The Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act was passed in parliament in June 2022 and came into effect on January 1 this year. Broadly speaking, the new regulations will prohibit the purchase of a residential property by any foreign investor who…

Five Canadian cities among the top 100 best cities to live in

CIC News Five Canadian cities among the top 100 best cities to live in Toronto has taken 24th place on the list of the 100 best cities to live in the world according to Resonance Consultancy, a British Columbia based marketing consultancy that specializes in branding and marketing for the world’s cities, districts, developments, and…

Toronto to hold election for mayor and city council

CIC News Toronto to hold election for mayor and city council Toronto will hold a municipal election on October 24 this year. Municipal (city) government oversees things such as property taxes, public transit, public spaces such as parks, and garbage collection. It is the level of government closest to day-to-day life. This election will decide…

How to get proof of Canadian citizenship

CIC News How to get proof of Canadian citizenship A citizenship certificate is an important document that proves Canadian citizenship for those who have a Canadian parent. This certificate entitles you to all the same rights, privileges and responsibilities as all Canadian citizens. It is also one of only two documents accepted by Immigration, Refugees…