Express Entry or PNP: What makes “cents”? A look at basic costs to apply for the skilled immigration streams of the Provincial Nominee Programs and Express Entry. B.C. recently raised the price to apply for the Skills Immigration stream, but it is still not the most expensive program in Canada. By Shelby Thevenot
B.C. issues 52 invitations in new Tech Pilot draw British Columbia has invited over 5,500 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination so far in 2020. British Columbia invited 52 immigration candidates with a job offer in the province’s technology sector to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence on August 11. By Alexandra Miekus
Canada regains 55% of jobs lost to coronavirus Canada’s economy is on the upswing for the third month in a row. Canada is seeing some economic recovery as coronavirus restrictions ease throughout the country. By Shelby Thevenot
Quebec resumes foreign worker recruitment campaigns The Québec government and its various partners are gradually resuming international recruitment efforts, including the Journées Québec (Québec Days), which bring together businesses seeking to hire international talent. Québec is holding online recruitment campaigns targeting foreign workers to help employers in the province fill labour shortages and support the province’s post-pandemic economic recovery. By Alexandra Miekus
Canada welcomed over 19,000 immigrants in June Canada’s immigration level in June was the highest since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Canada welcomed nearly 19,200 new permanent residents in June 2020. This was revealed in new Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) data released today. By Kareem El-Assal
What you need to know when coming to Canada from the U.S. Use this checklist before crossing the border. If you’re looking to come to Canada from the U.S., make sure you know what you need to do beforehand and which port of entries are currently open. By Mohanad Moetaz
What is a “tutor” and why are they exempt from travel restrictions? Many people associate “tutor” with academia, but Canada lists them under immediate family members who are exempt from travel restrictions. Canada has listed “tutors” as immediate family members, causing confusion for people who are only familiar with the word being used in academia. By Shelby Thevenot
Immigration counteracts effects of anticipated COVID-19 baby slump in Canada ANALYSIS: Coronavirus is expected to lower fertility rates in high-income countries, and raise fertility in low-income countries, according to a new scientific editorial. Canada will have to continue supporting immigration if coronavirus is going to lower already-declining fertility rates. By Shelby Thevenot
B.C. invites 437 immigration candidates in new PNP draw On August 7, British Columbia issued invitations to Skilled Worker and International Graduate candidates. British Columbia issued invitations to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence to Skills Immigration and Express Entry BC candidates on August 7. By Alexandra Miekus
