Ontario issues new invitations to francophone Express Entry candidates OINP has now issued 1,006 invitations through French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream in 2018 The Government of Ontario has invited 29 Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination through its French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream. By Stephen Smith
Late summer review: Canada’s Express Entry-linked Provincial Nominee Programs Developments in Saskatchewan and Nova Scotia among big PNP stories this summer It’s been a busy summer for Canada’s Express Entry-linked Provincial Nominee Programs, with developments in Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia and Ontario leading the way. By Stephen Smith
Are NAFTA work permits at risk? With the future of the trade deal potentially on the line, concerns grow for NAFTA's professional work permits A cornerstone of U.S. President Donald Trump’s economic policies was his pledge to re-negotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA, which he has consistently referred to as “one of the worst trade deals in history.” By Stephen Sherman
CanadaVisa News Briefs | August 23 to August 30, 2018 The CanadaVisa News Briefs provides a summary of Canadian immigration news and updates that you might have missed in recent weeks. By CIC News
Quebec City mayor calls for immigration increase to address ‘dangerous’ labour shortages Régis Labeaume says Quebec's capital city should be welcoming 5,300 newcomers a year Pour lire cet article en français, cliquez ici. The mayor of Quebec City is calling for an increase in immigration there to address what he says is a ‘dangerous’ shortage of labour. By Stephen Smith
Le maire de la ville de Québec demande une augmentation de l’immigration afin de pouvoir répondre au « dangereux » manque de main-d’œuvre Régis Labeaume affirme que la capitale du Québec devrait accueillir 5,300 nouveaux-arrivants par an Le maire de Québec demande une augmentation du nombre d’immigrants afin de pouvoir répondre à ce qu’il appelle un « dangereux » manque de main-d’œuvre. By CIC News
Ontario issues new invitations to Express Entry candidates and entrepreneurs Ontario has now issued 977 invitations through Express Entry-linked French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream The province of Ontario has issued new invitations to immigration candidates through its Express Entry-aligned French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream as well as its Entrepreneur Stream. By Stephen Smith
Saskatchewan holds first Expression of Interest draw for Express Entry candidates SINP revises In-Demand Occupations List to 'ensure positive employment prospects' The province of Saskatchewan has issued its first invitations to Express Entry candidates through the new Expression of Interest system introduced in July, and revised its In-Demand Occupation List in the process. By Stephen Smith
Minimum score stays at 2018 low of 440 in latest Express Entry draw IRCC continues trend of issuing 3,750 invitations A new Express Entry draw held August 22 has issued a total of 3,750 invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score in this draw was 440. By Stephen Smith
