New report shows Manitoba nominated record number of immigration candidates for permanent residence in 2018 Manitoba issued a record 5,207 nominations for Canadian permanent residence in 2018, with 98 per cent going to skilled worker candidates. By Stephen Smith
Canada announces 2,000 additional Provincial Nominee Program spaces for temporary workers An additional 2,000 temporary foreign workers could be admitted to Canada as permanent residents this year through Canada’s Provincial Nominee Program, the Government of Canada has announced. By CIC News
Canada commits $10 million to help newcomers find work and enter job market faster Canada is committing up to $10 million under its Foreign Credential Recognition Program for projects designed to help internationally trained newcomers find and keep well-paying jobs. By CIC News
Full-time work in Ontario drove Canadian employment gains in February Employment in Canada was up by nearly 56,000 in February thanks largely to gains in full-time work in Ontario. By CIC News
83% of women in Canada aged 25-54 participated in country’s labour market in 2018 Just over 83 per cent of women in Canada between the ages of 25 to 54 were working or looking for work in 2018, according to a new update from Statistics Canada to mark International Women’s Day on March 8. By CIC News
Saskatchewan invites Express Entry, Occupation In-Demand candidates in new draw Saskatchewan issued 138 invitations to apply for a provincial nomination for Canadian permanent residence to Express Entry and Occupation In-Demand candidates in a selection round held March 6. By CIC News
Ontario ‘working to reopen’ Masters Graduate Stream after technical issue interrupts intake The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program says it will reopen its Masters Graduate Stream to new registrations “as soon as possible” after a technical issue forced it to close on March 5. By Stephen Smith
CanadaVisa News Briefs | Mid-March 2019 The CanadaVisa News Briefs cover Canadian immigration updates and news that took in recent weeks. By CIC News
Cut-off score decreases in latest Express Entry draw Canada held a new Express Entry draw on Wednesday, March 6, issuing 3,350 invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence to candidates with Comprehensive Ranking System scores as low as 454. By Stephen Smith
