Trudeau: Canada looking to ease travel for families Canada's prime minister has said the country is exploring easing restrictions currently preventing some close family members from entering Canada through the U.S. border. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has stated that Canada is exploring easing travel restrictions that currently prevent some individuals from crossing the U.S. border to enter Canada to reunite with their family. By Kareem El-Assal
Study in Canada: English test options for fall 2020 If you are looking to study in Canada this fall, here is an overview of English language tests that are widely accepted by Canadian universities and colleges. With the fall 2020 semester just around the corner, prospective international students around the world are preparing their applications to study in Canada. By Kareem El-Assal
Grade 3 students create comics about immigrant stories The students used an online tool to create the comics as part of their social studies project, CTV News reports. Grade 3 students in a social studies class in Toronto have created comic strips about immigration using an online tool. By Mohanad Moetaz
Quebec international students can submit documents online It is now possible for international students who are applying to study in Quebec to submit supporting documentation electronically via Quebec’s Arrima platform. Candidates who are in the process of applying for Quebec’s international student program will be able to submit supporting documents online. By Alexandra Miekus
Saskatchewan PNP draw invites 252 candidates Saskatchewan announces first PNP draw results since March 26, invites immigration candidates with work experience in 44 in-demand occupations Saskatchewan’s latest draw on May 28 issued invitations for 252 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence. By Shelby Thevenot
Quebec announces major immigration program reforms; 2 new pilots Quebec government announces reforms to its popular Quebec Experience Program and its intention to launch two new pilot programs. Pour lire cet article en français, cliquez ici. Following public consultations, the Quebec government announced today long-awaited reforms to its Quebec Experience Program. It will also launch two new pilot programs. By Kareem El-Assal
Québec annonce des réformes majeures de son programme d’immigration ; 2 nouveaux projets pilotes Le gouvernement du Québec annonce la réforme de son populaire Programme de l’expérience québécoise et la création de deux nouveaux programmes pilotes. À la suite de consultations publiques, le gouvernement du Québec a annoncé aujourd’hui les réformes tant attendues de son Programme de l’expérience québécoise (PEQ). Il lancera également deux nouveaux programmes pilotes. By Kareem El-Assal
CRS falls to 300 in latest Alberta PNP draw The CRS cutoffs in the Alberta Express Entry stream have been on a downward trend since April 1 Alberta has released the details of the Alberta Express Entry Stream draw held on May 13. By Shelby Thevenot
Express Entry: Only 440 CRS needed; 3,515 ITAs issued Canada's Express Entry cut-off scores continue to plummet, as a CRS of only 440 was needed to secure an ITA in today's draw. Today’s Express Entry round issued 3,515 invitations to Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores of 440 or higher. By Alexandra Miekus
