Immigration Minister Marc Miller says Canada is on track to meet a six per cent francophone immigration target by next year, despite nearly two decades of government efforts to meet the previous 4.4 per cent target. The new goal is

Ontario plans to increase the minimum wage for early childhood educators (ECE) to $23.86 per hour in 2023, which is up from the previously planned $20. This increase is meant to tackle staff shortages and is part of the childcare

On November 21, 2023, the Government of British Columbia held new invitation draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and issued invitations to apply to qualified candidates in healthcare, childcare, construction, and tech occupations. In the Tech draw,

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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