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Canada’s Immigration Minister Announces New Immigration Pathway

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Canada’s Immigration Minister Announces New Immigration Pathway

Immigration minister Sean Fraser delivered a speech in Toronto at the Empire Club of Canada today to announce a new federal immigration pathway. New Pathway: Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot Immigration minister Sean Fraser delivered a speech in Toronto at the Empire Club of Canada today to announce a new federal immigration pathway. The new pathway […]

Mar 27, 2023 Read More →
Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel Extended

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Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel Extended

Canada’s Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced the extension of the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) for overseas Ukrainians until July 15, 2023. Current CUAET holders now have until March 31, 2024, to travel to Canada from overseas. Those already in Canada will also have until March 31, 2024, to extend or adjust their temporary […]

Mar 23, 2023 Read More →
IRCC Asks Public to Weigh in on Canada's Immigration System

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IRCC Asks Public to Weigh in on Canada’s Immigration System

Shaping the Future of Immigration In Canada The Canadian government has announced yesterday a new broad engagement initiative, “An Immigration System for Canada’s Future”. The aim of this program is to gather feedback from the public to help Canada create “an immigration system that is strong, easy to navigate and adaptive to change.” The initiative […]

Feb 24, 2023 Read More →
IRCC Announces New Measure to Allow Iranians to Extend Temporary Visas

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IRCC Announces New Measure to Allow Iranians to Extend Temporary Visas

Effective on March 1, 2023, new measures will be put into effect to make it easier for Iranians already in Canada to extend their temporary visas and to move between different temporary streams. February 23 Announcement Jonathan Wilkinson spoke today on behalf of Immigration Minister Sean Fraser to announce new special measures for Iranians living […]

Feb 23, 2023 Read More →
IRCC Introduces New Application Tracker for Applicants

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IRCC Introduces New Application Tracker for Applicants

The IRCC has announced the expansion of online application status trackers for Express Entry and PNP candidates. The IRCC has announced the expansion of online application status trackers for Express Entry and PNP candidates. The application status trackers are for Express Entry candidates in the Federal Skilled Workers Program (FSW), the Federal Skilled Trades Program […]

Feb 10, 2023 Read More →
Pearson English Test Approved by the IRCC for Canadian Immigration

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Pearson English Test Approved by the IRCC for Canadian Immigration

Applicants will soon be able to submit test results from one of three approved English-language tests, IELTS, CELPIP and now PTE for their Canadian immigration applications. The Pearson English Test (PTE) The IRCC has announced the addition of the Pearson English Test (PTE) as an accepted test for Canadian immigration. According to the IRCC the […]

Feb 3, 2023 Read More →
A Record Breaking Year for Canadian Immigration

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A Record Breaking Year for Canadian Immigration

A news release issued by Canada’s IRCC, highlights the progress that has been made in Canadian immigration in 2022 and outlines what is still yet to come in 2023. From a record breaking number of applications processed, to application procedures being updated and streamlined, 2022 has been a big year for Canadian immigration. All-Time High […]

Jan 11, 2023 Read More →
Canada’s Average Hourly Wage Is Increasing According to Latest Report

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Canada’s Average Hourly Wage Is Increasing According to Latest Report

Statistics Canada released their latest job vacancy report this week. Canada continues to face a record high number of job vacancies of close to one million. To appeal to workers, many employers are offering higher wages to attract candidates, driving up the average hourly wage. Sustained High Number of Job Vacancies Job vacancies are down […]

Dec 22, 2022 Read More →
IRCC Updates the Interim Authorization to Work Policy

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IRCC Updates the Interim Authorization to Work Policy

The IRCC updates the Interim Authorization to Work policy to state that a foreign national must remain in Canada throughout the period during which their work permit application is being processed. Changes Made to the Interim Authorization Work Policy The IRCC released an update on November 7th to update the policy allowing certain visitors in […]

Nov 8, 2022 Read More →