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Can I get Ontario health coverage on a work permit?
CIC News Can I get Ontario health coverage on a work permit? Work permit holders in Ontario may be eligible for provincial healthcare coverage, depending on their current residence and working status in the province. The Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) can cover medical services such as: Appointments with a family doctor; Visits to walk-in…
December 1, 2024
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and PEI select candidates
CIC News Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and PEI select candidates Four provinces held immigration draws for candidates through their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) this week. Most candidates were invited through economic immigration streams which selected them for their professional experience, current employment, education, and other employment-related factors. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs Provincial…
December 1, 2024
ANALYSIS: How many Express Entry ITAs can we expect to see in December?
CIC News ANALYSIS: How many Express Entry ITAs can we expect to see in December? Previous years of Express Entry draws can help us make reasonable estimates of how many Invitations to Apply (ITAs) we might expect to see issued for the remainder of 2024. Should the number of ITAs issued in the remainder of…
December 1, 2024
New Brunswick pauses several permanent residence pathways
CIC News New Brunswick pauses several permanent residence pathways New Brunswick has paused some of its immigration streams as candidate allocations for the year have been met. As of November 15, the following pathways have been temporarily suspended: The New Brunswick Atlantic Immigration Program; The New Brunswick Private Career College Graduate Pilot; and The Exploratory…
November 24, 2024
Canada-US to change border crossing hours at multiple ports of entry in 2025
CIC News Canada-US to change border crossing hours at multiple ports of entry in 2025 The service hours for 35 land ports of entry across the Canada-US border will change starting 12.01 am local time on January 6, 2025. Travellers who frequently cross the Canada-U.S. border by road will have shorter windows during which they…
November 24, 2024
British Columbia and Manitoba invite PNP candidates
CIC News British Columbia and Manitoba invite PNP candidates British Columbia and Manitoba have invited candidates through their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Note: PNPs uses different scoring systems to rank candidates’ eligibility for immigration. These scores should not be compared across PNPs. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs British Columbia On November 20,…
November 24, 2024