Immigration, improved labour market participation of Canadians ‘best path’ to future prosperity, new study says Conference Board of Canada says immigration will account for all net labour force growth between 2018 and 2040 Immigration combined with efforts to improve the participation of under-represented groups in Canada’s labour force is “the best path” for ensuring the country’s economic growth and high living standards over the next 20 years, says a new Conference Board of Canada study. By Stephen Smith
Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program giving rural communities a new lease on life Steinbach, Winkler and Morden among Manitoba communities that have seen populations grow as a result of immigration In 1996, the Manitoba community of Steinbach had a population of 8,478 people, a number that has now almost doubled thanks in large part to the province’s immigrant nominee program. By CIC News
The race is now on to apply to Canada’s Parents and Grandparents Program Potential sponsors who received an invitation now have less than 60 days to submit a complete application The Government of Canada has finished issuing invitations to potential sponsors to its Parents and Grandparents Program — and those invited now have less than 60 days to submit a complete application. By CIC News
Saskatchewan invites Express Entry, Occupation In-Demand candidates with specific work experience Conference and event planners removed from In-Demand Occupations List following May 1 draw Saskatchewan invited 202 candidates with work experience in seven occupations to apply for a provincial nomination for Canadian permanent residence on May 1. By CIC News
CanadaVisa News Briefs | Early May CanadaVisa News Briefs summarize Canadian immigration updates and news that occurred over the last week. By CIC News
Minimum score drops again in latest draw from Canada’s Express Entry pool 3,350 Express Entry candidates invited to apply for Canadian permanent residence on May 1 The Government of Canada invited 3,350 Express Entry candidates to apply for Canadian permanent residence in a draw held May 1. By Stephen Smith
