ON bans employers from asking for Canadian work experience
The Ontario government is putting forward a law that would forbid employers from mandating “Canadian work experience” in job applications. The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development in Ontario argues that this measure will help alleviate labor shortages...
Canada Updates Processing Times for LMIA
On November 7, 2023, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has revised the processing times for Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) submissions across different categories. The latest data from all processing offices indicates that the average time to process LMIAs...
2024-2026 Immigration Levels Plan
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) unveiled Canada’s Immigration Plan for 2024-2026. The new strategy aims to embrace 485,000 newcomers in 2024 and 500,000 in both 2025 and 2026. As per this fresh approach, the government intends to prioritize economic...
New Measures to Boost the Immigration System
On October 31, 2023, Immigration Minister Marc Miller unveiled the document titled “An Immigration System for Canada’s Future”. This document delineates strategies to strengthen Canada’s immigration system, aiming to foster economic growth and maintain Canada’s attractiveness. Among the proposed improvements...
Amendment to International Student Program
Canada’s Immigration Minister, Marc Miller, unveiled initiatives to enhance the International Student Program. Starting from December 1, 2023, educational institutions will be required to validate each applicant’s acceptance directly with Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). This measure aims to...
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Healthcare Professionals: New Express Entry Draw
On the 26th of October, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a fresh Express Entry draw that was specific to occupations in the healthcare sector. They granted 3,600 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to individuals working in healthcare occupations....
French-targeted Express Entry Draw
On the 25th of October, 2023, Canada’s department for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a new round of the Express Entry draw, specifically targeting candidates with proficiency in the French language. During this 270th session, 300 Francophone individuals...
PNP-targeted Express Entry Draw
On October 24, 2023, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) granted 1,548 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates within the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) during the fifth PNP-focused Express Entry draw of the year. In this round, designated as...
2024 Rankings: Three Canadian Universities Rank Higher
In the 2024 QS World University Rankings, the University of Toronto, McGill University, and the University of British Columbia secured positions within the top 34. These rankings are a valuable reference for international students when selecting the most suitable Canadian...
