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Read more about the article IRCC to accept a record number of applications for the 2021 Parents and Grandparents Program
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IRCC to accept a record number of applications for the 2021 Parents and Grandparents Program

Canada’s Parents and Grandparents (PGP) Program is unique in the world. It gives families the chance to reunite here, providing them the opportunity to thrive in this country. Family reunification plays a significant role in attracting, retaining and integrating immigrants who contribute to our success as a country. the Government of Canada announced details of the 2021 Parents and Grandparents…

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July 21, 2021
Read more about the article Canada is reopening the border to fully vaccinated tourists this summer
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Canada is reopening the border to fully vaccinated tourists this summer

On July 19, 2021, Canada Government announced new public health measures for travellers to Canada. Fully vaccinated U.S. tourists can enter Canada starting August 9Hotel quarantine policy ending August 9Fully vaccinated children of Canadians, and other exempt travellers to have amended quarantine starting August 9Fully vaccinated tourists from all countries can enter September 7India flight ban extended to August 21More…

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July 20, 2021
Read more about the article New open work permit available for recent permanent residency applicants
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New open work permit available for recent permanent residency applicants

Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced yesterday that, beginning July 26, 2021, individuals who have applied for the recently opened pathway to permanent residence will be eligible for an open work permit while awaiting the results of their application. Applications for the new work permit will be accepted online. Additional details about the application process…

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July 16, 2021
Read more about the article Canada has experienced an increase in job vacancies
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Canada has experienced an increase in job vacancies

According to the report of Statistics Canada, The job vacancy rate in Canada increased 0.5% points to 3.3% in the first quarter of 2021. This is the highest rate since comparable data was made available in 2015. In Q1 2021, the health care and social assistance sector in Canada experienced the greatest year-over-year increase in job vacancies as compared to…

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July 15, 2021
Read more about the article Minister Mendicino & FCFA President Roy invited French-speaking temporary residents to apply for PR
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Minister Mendicino & FCFA President Roy invited French-speaking temporary residents to apply for PR

On July 12, 2021, Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, and Liane Roy, President of the Federation des communautes francophones et acadienne, called French-speaking temporary residents in Canada to take advantage of the recently launched temporary pathway to permanent residence (PR). IRCC will accept applications from French-speaking or bilingual candidates who intend to live outside of…

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July 13, 2021
Read more about the article The Student Direct Stream (SDS) has been expanded to include 7 new countries
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The Student Direct Stream (SDS) has been expanded to include 7 new countries

Brazil, Colombia, and Peru are among 7 new countries that are now included in Canada's fast-track program for international students. This was announced Friday, July 9th by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. The countries are: BrazilColombiaPeruAntigua and BarbudaCosta RicaTrinidad and TobagoSaint Vincent and the Grenadines The SDS was launched in 2018, allowing students from China, India, the Philippines, Vietnam, Pakistan,…

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July 12, 2021
Read more about the article Ontario updated Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program Entrepreneur Stream
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Ontario updated Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program Entrepreneur Stream

On July 2, 2021, the Government of Ontario introduced amendments and an application guide for the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) Entrepreneur Stream. The OINP has implemented regulatory amendments to Ontario Regulation 422/17 and Ontario Regulation 421/17. The new changes will help accelerate the arrival of Entrepreneur Stream applicants in Ontario to begin their businesses and reduce the application monitoring…

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July 5, 2021
Read more about the article Canada is exempting some foreign nationals from requiring an immigration medical exam
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Canada is exempting some foreign nationals from requiring an immigration medical exam

Ottawa, June 30, 2021—Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has put in place a temporary public policy that exempts some low-risk, in-Canada foreign nationals from having to complete an additional immigration medical exam as part of their application for permanent residence or for a permanent resident visa. The temporary public policy is in effect until December 28, 2021, and applies…

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July 2, 2021
Read more about the article Canada will welcome more refugees in 2021
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Canada will welcome more refugees in 2021

On June 18, 2021, the Government of Canada announced 3 new initiatives to offer asylum to more people, welcome more refugees through new channels, and support them through community sponsorship. Refugee claimants can apply for asylum through Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot, Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program, and Protected persons Canada pathways. In 2021, almost 17,900 protected persons received permanent residency…

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June 21, 2021
Read more about the article New Brunswick is looking for professional caregivers
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New Brunswick is looking for professional caregivers

The Department of Social Development is looking for individuals interested in becoming professional caregivers to provide full-time, stay-at-home help for our most vulnerable children with complex needs. By the end of 2021, eight professional care homes will be created in the province’s different regions. According to the Social Development Minister Bruce Fitch, this initiative will fill the gap in the…

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June 15, 2021