This new measure aims to provide a safe and legal means for eligible individuals from these countries to come to Canada. The pathway is designed for those who are at risk of human rights abuses or who are facing exceptional humanitarian situations. Furthermore, the initiative allows individuals to submit their

Beginning November 16, 2023, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) will prioritize 25 construction jobs in support of the Homes for People plan. This plan will address the province’s housing and infrastructure needs for the next five years. Specifically, workers in selected construction roles with provincial trade qualifications

he development of a five-billion-dollar electric vehicle (EV) battery plant in Windsor, Ontario, has received recent attention, with reports that it will employ 2,500 people by 2025. This aligns with Canada’s commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, underscoring the importance of green technology to the government and the public.

The Ontario Government aims to modify the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) to enhance the eligibility criteria for international students. The suggested legislation concentrates on revising requirements for individuals in one-year college graduate certificate programs, that are available across the province in numbers exceeding 900. This provides a much better

On November 7, 2023, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated the processing times for the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications under various streams. Based on statistics from all processing centres, the current average LMIA processing times have increased only for the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program and High-wage and

On November 6, 2023, Immigration Minister Marc Miller commemorated the 11th National Francophone Immigration Week by highlighting the contributions of Francophone immigrants to the cultural, demographic, and economic landscape of Canada. The government has set new admission goals for French-speaking immigrants outside of Quebec, aiming for 6% in 2024, 7%

While not pro-capping international student admissions, Miller emphasized the need to verify Letters of Acceptance (LOA), which prospective international students must receive prior to a study permit application. Additionally, the government plans to implement a new “Recognized Institutions Framework” for Canadian designated learning institutions (DLIs) by the fall semester of

On October 24, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 1,548 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in the fifth PNP-targeted Express Entry draw of the year. In round #269, the cut-off score was 776 points, 85 points more than in the previous

The second intake period for Ontario’s assessment program for internationally-trained family physicians and general practitioners will begin in early January next year. Practice Ready Ontario (PRO) simplified the process for internationally trained physicians to practise in Ontario by accepting applications from June 21 to July 19 this year. Results were

The University of Toronto, McGill University and the University of British Columbia have been ranked in the top 34 of the 2024 QS World University Rankings. International students often rely on rankings to help them choose the best Canadian university for their needs. In the 2024 rankings, the University of