Immigration Tips & Guides
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According to a recent Statistics Canada report, Canada’s unemployment rate hit a record low at 5.1%. As the Canadian economy exceeds pre-pandemic growth, employers look abroad to help keep up with demand. More work permits issued As Canadian employers continue to face labour shortages, the government is issuing more and more employer-specific work permits. According […]
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This week, Canada celebrates the contributions of French-speaking immigrants across the country. Canadian Immigration Minister, Sean Fraser, has described National Francophone Immigration Week as an opportunity for Canada to highlight the country’s efforts to welcome more French-speaking immigrants by 2023. The Government of Canada has been making substantial efforts to welcome more French-speaking newcomers to […]
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According to the latest Anholt-Ipsos Nation Brands Index, Canada ranks as the second-best country in the world, just behind Germany. Canada Ranks Second in the Nation Brands Index The index ranks 60 different countries based on governance, friendliness, culture, and quality of life. Canada has consistently ranked in the top three in Ipsos’s Nation Brand […]
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The Liberal government appointed a new Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada today on October 26, 2021. The new minister, Sean Fraser, is a Nova Scotian Member of Parliament (MP) with a background in law. Following his re-election last month, Justin Trudeau’s new cabinet was sworn in this morning on October 26, 2021. Sean […]
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The Canadian government has recently released an update on travel requirements for federally regulated modes of transportation. As of October 30, 2021, travelers and employees departing by plane, rail, or cruise ship must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. New Vaccination Requirements for Travellers The new requirements apply both to domestic and international flights departing from […]
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Statistics Canada has recently released the Job Vacancies report from the second quarter of 2021, revealing job vacancies are at a record high. As a result of easing health restrictions, labour market conditions have changed, causing job vacancies to spike. The recent Statistics Canada Job Vacancies report revealed increased job vacancies across all provinces from […]
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Today is the final day for Canadians to vote in the federal election. Though the two main parties are effectively tied, projections suggest a high chance of the Liberals winning another minority government. If re-elected, Liberal leader, Justin Trudeau plans to raise immigration levels even further, after increasing targets to historic highs last fall. Which […]
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A recent report from Statistics Canada shows an increase of 90,000 jobs this August 2021, making it the third consecutive month of employment gains. This increase has brought Canada to its lowest unemployment rate since February 2020, right before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Increases were seen mainly in the provinces of Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and […]
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This week, Canadians are celebrating immigrants across the country. Welcoming Week is a yearly occasion where Canadian communities host events and raise awareness on the importance of promoting an inclusive and welcoming space for newcomers. What is Welcoming Week? Canada became a member of Welcoming International in 2020. This global initiative encourages individuals and communities […]