Newcomers to Canada are more likely to be in unaffordable housing situations

CIC News Newcomers to Canada are more likely to be in unaffordable housing situations A recent study from Statistics Canada found that 1 in 6 newcomers rents their accommodation, and those who have arrived more recently are having a harder time finding affordable housing than immigrants who have been in Canada longer. The study defines…

Four Canadian provinces invite candidates in latest PNP results

CIC News Four Canadian provinces invite candidates in latest PNP results British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Prince Edward Island have nominated candidates in the most recent Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw results. Provinces nominate candidates through the PNP if they judge that the candidate will be able to integrate easily into the local workforce and…

Canadian federal court rules on avoiding a misrepresentation finding by disclosing relevant information in other part of application

CIC News Canadian federal court rules on avoiding a misrepresentation finding by disclosing relevant information in other part of application In 2020, Mohammed Shareef, a citizen of India, filed for a work permit application seeking to accompany his wife to Canada for the duration of her studies. This was Shareef’s second work permit application. His…