CanadaVisa News Briefs | March 29 to April 5, 2018

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Published: April 5, 2018

This is a summary of Canadian immigration news events that happened over the past week.

Our Canadian immigration news briefs keep you up to date on the latest Canadian immigration news as it unfolds.

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• Entrepreneurs focus of Nova Scotia draws

April 5, 2018

A total of 23 entrepreneur candidates have been issued invitations to apply to the Nova Scotia Nominee Program in draws held March 27. >> Read more

• Ontario Masters Graduate stream reaches intake limit in under an hour

April 5, 2018

The Masters Graduate Stream of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program reached its intake limit in less than an hour in the most recent intake period on April 5, 2018. >> Read more

BC draw issues new invitations to tech workers and graduates

March 29, 2018

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program issued 58 invitations to apply for a provincial nomination to skilled workers and graduates in the Information Technology (IT) sector. >> Read more

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