November Labour Market Insights
In November, there was a slight uptick in employment by 25,000, leading to a reduction in the employment rate to 61.8% in the labour market. This decrease was attributed to population growth outpacing employment growth. The unemployment rate rose to...
OINP Human Capital Priorities Stream: New Invitations
On November 30, 2023, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) held a selection round within the Human Capital Priorities Stream. During this event, the OINP extended 1,052 Notifications of Interest (NOIs) to individuals possessing professional experience in healthcare-related positions. The...
Canada Increases the Inadmissibility Fees
Commencing on December 1, 2023, the Canadian Government will enact yearly modifications to inadmissibility fees applicable to foreign nationals seeking status changes within Canada. These adjustments are calculated in accordance with inflation rates from April 2018, leading to an increase...
Canada Provides More Support for Asylum Seekers
Confronting a rise in asylum claims and mounting pressure on shelters, Canada has unveiled a $7 million initiative to establish a new reception center in the Peel Region. In collaboration with community organizations, this facility aims to provide services and...
H-1B Visa Holders Look for Employment in Canada
Numerous skilled individuals holding H-1B visas in the United States are turning to employment opportunities in Canada, driven by layoffs in the tech sector and stringent immigration regulations. The policies implemented during the tenure of former President Trump have heightened...
IRCC reduced the immigration inventories and backlogs
On November 21, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released updated information regarding immigration inventories and delays. The latest data indicated a total of 2,166,800 applications encompassing permanent residence, temporary residence, and citizenship approvals within all IRCC inventories. As...
The Impact of International Students on Domestic Students
From 2010 to 2019, the number of international students attending Canadian public post-secondary institutions rose from 142,200 to 388,800. Presently, there are over 800,000 international students studying at various levels across Canada. This significant increase prompted concerns about its potential...
CFP for Settlement Service Providers
On the 14th of November, 2023, Marc Miller, the Minister of Immigration, initiated a call for proposals for settlement and resettlement service providers throughout Canada, excluding Quebec. The funding, spanning five years, aims to bolster services for newcomers, with a...
Alberta Advantage Immigration Program: Latest Updates
On November 14, 2023, an update was released regarding the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) inventory. The latest information revealed that there were approximately 2,810 applications in the Alberta Opportunity Stream, 873 in the Rural Renewal Stream, and 696 across...
Immigration Levels Should Increase in the Future
Immigration plays a significant role in bolstering Canada’s population, constituting 23% of the total. It stands as the primary driver of population growth, reaching the highest levels since Confederation and surpassing other G7 nations. Canada is experiencing a gradual decline...
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