Archives for May 2019

Canada’s 2019 federal election: How could it affect immigration and Express Entry? Polls show Conservatives leading Liberals, who have introduced significant changes since 2015

May 22, 2019 by Stephen Smith and Noah Turner

Canadians will head to the polls in October to elect a new federal government, which could bring changes to Canada’s current immigration policies. [Read more…]

Canada’s immigration policies providing tech sector advantage, Trudeau says Access to global talent fuels innovation, 'better solutions,' Canada's prime minister tells gathered tech leaders in Toronto

May 21, 2019 by CIC News

Government efforts to ensure Canada’s tech sector has access to the best international and domestic talent are providing a unique advantage in the global economy, says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
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Canada’s Maritime Provinces experiencing “fastest” population growth in decades Provincial nominee programs in PEI, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick playing key roles

May 17, 2019 by CIC News

Immigration is helping drive the fastest population growth in decades in Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, says a new report by the Atlantic Provinces Economic Council. [Read more…]

Prince Edward Island issues new invitations to immigration candidates in May 16 draw Express Entry candidates among those invited in latest PEI Expression of Interest draw

May 16, 2019 by CIC News

Prince Edward Island invited 104 immigration candidates in its Express Entry, Labour Impact and Business Impact categories to apply to the province’s nominee program in a draw held May 16. [Read more…]

Canada invites Express Entry trades candidates with scores as low as 332 500 Federal Skilled Trades Class candidates invited in May 15 Express Entry draw

May 15, 2019 by Stephen Smith, Noah Turner and Bella Siddiq

The Government of Canada invited 500 Federal Skilled Trades Class candidates with Comprehensive Ranking Scores as low as 332 to apply for Canadian permanent residence in a new Express Entry draw held May 15. [Read more…]

Alberta invites 3,357 Express Entry candidates with CRS scores as low as 300 to apply for provincial nomination New details of 2019 Alberta Express Entry Stream draws released

May 14, 2019 by Stephen Smith and Noah Turner

Alberta has released new information showing it held 14 draws through its Express Entry-aligned immigration stream so far in 2019, issuing a total of 3,357 invitations to apply for a provincial nomination for Canadian permanent residence to Express Entry candidates with Comprehensive Ranking System scores as low as 300. [Read more…]

Canada saw largest employment gain on record in April Year-over-year, Canada has added 426,000 net new jobs — most of them full-time

May 13, 2019 by CIC News

Canada had a banner April when it comes to employment, posting the largest one month gain in net jobs on record. [Read more…]

May 9 Manitoba EOI draw invites skilled workers and international students to apply for provincial nomination Latest draw brings total invitations issued so far this year to 4,071

May 10, 2019 by CIC News

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program issued 170 new invitations to apply for provincial nomination for Canadian permanent residence in the latest Expression of Interest draw held May 9. [Read more…]

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