How the Winnipeg Jets Spurred Manitoba’s Immigration Success When the NHL team left in 1996, business leaders spearheaded a move to grow Manitoba's population and economy In 1996, the Winnipeg Jets were forced to relocate to Phoenix, Arizona, due to financial challenges which broke the hearts of hockey fans across Manitoba. Fortunately, the Jets have since returned and now have one of the strongest teams in the NHL. By Kareem El-Assal
Express Entry draw continues record start to 2019, CRS score drops IRCC gets new year off to a big start with 7,800 invitations to apply in first two draws The Government of Canada held its second Express Entry draw of 2019 on Wednesday, January 23, issuing 3,900 invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence to candidates with ranking scores as low as 443. By Stephen Smith
Canada’s Parents and Grandparents Program: Are you ready? Here's everything you'll need to hit the ground running when the Interest to Sponsor form goes live next Monday at 12 p.m. EST Canada will reopen its Parents and Grandparents sponsorship program next Monday to expressions of interest and invitations to apply to the program will be issued on a first-in, first-served basis. By CIC News
Saskatchewan issues new invitations to Express Entry, In-Demand Occupation candidates Saskatchewan has issued 596 invitations to apply for a provincial nomination for Canadian permanent residence in its first Express Entry and Occupation In-Demand draws of 2019. By CIC News
Ontario goes big in its first Human Capital Priorities draw of new year Express Entry candidates with scores as low as 439 invited to apply Ontario’s Human Capital Priorities Stream got the new year off to a big start this week, issuing 1,493 invitations to Express Entry candidates with ranking scores as low as 439. By Stephen Smith
Manitoba kicks off 2019 with new invitations to Express Entry candidates 626 invitations issued across three MPNP immigration streams in January 17 draw Manitoba issued a total of 626 invitations to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence on January 17 in its first draw of the new year. By CIC News
Prince Edward Island holds first draw of 2019 for Express Entry, Labour and Business candidates 60 Express Entry, Labour Impact invitations issued in January 17 draw Prince Edward Island’s provincial nominee program held its first draw of 2019 on January 17, issuing 91 invitations to immigration candidates through its Express Entry, Labour Impact and Business Impact categories. By CIC News
Proof of settlement funds requirement increases for Express Entry candidates IRCC advises Express Entry candidates to ensure their profiles reflect annual adjustments The Government of Canada has introduced a slight increase to its settlement funds requirement and is urging Express Entry candidates to ensure their profiles reflect the change. By CIC News
Canada’s goal of 1 million new permanent residents turning heads worldwide International media are taking notice of Canada's 'friendly stance' towards immigration Canada’s goal of admitting more than a million new permanent residents by the end of 2021 is gaining new attention internationally. By Stephen Smith
