10 jobs in B.C. that increased in demand due to COVID-19 The pandemic has increased demand in certain occupations in B.C. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the way we work. By Mohanad Moetaz
Express Entry: 512 PNP candidates invited to apply for permanent residence Number of ITAs goes up in new Express Entry draw targeting PNP candidates. Canada’s newest Express Entry draw, on August 4, targeted candidates who had previously received provincial nominations. By Shelby Thevenot
British Columbia invited 374 PNP candidates in new draws B.C. has now issued 7041 invitations to apply for a provincial nomination since the start of the year. British Columbia invited 374 immigration candidates in two Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws held on August 3, 2021. By Alexandra Miekus
Sponsor Content How to settle in Canada if you are an approved immigrant What you need to know as you make Canada your home. After 15 months of waiting due to the COVID-19 pandemic border closures, all valid Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) holders are now able to complete the process of calling Canada home. By Scotiabank
Manitoba releases details of new PNP draw Manitoba invited another 375 candidates to take the next step toward permanent residence. Manitoba invited 375 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on July 29, just two days after its largest draw ever. By Shelby Thevenot
How to add dependents on TR to PR open work permit application Eligible family members can also work in Canada under the new open work permit policy. The new open work permit for essential workers and international student graduates is here until December 31, 2022. Applicants to the temporary residence to permanent residence (TR to PR) pathways can also add their family members to the bridging open work permit. By Shelby Thevenot
Cruising through Canada with a criminal record? Canada has strict rules on tourists entering with criminal history, even for a brief cruise stop. Attention all cruisers! Canada’s transport minister, Omar Alghabra recently stated that the country will soon open up to travellers by boat. By Michael Schwartz
High job vacancies in health care and food services in Canada Statistics Canada's newly-published job vacancies report says job vacancies were high in health care and accommodation and food services. Amid increased public health measures in May, Canada’s accommodation and food services sector had the highest rate of employers looking for workers, and the health sector had the highest number of open positions. By Shelby Thevenot
Immigration: Canada expands non-Canadians’ rights to information and privacy requests ANALYSIS: Change to take effect in July 2022, will benefit people applying to immigrate. Earlier this month, Canada announced a major change to its rules for access to information and privacy (ATIP) in the Canada Gazette. By Michael Schwartz
