CanadaVisa News Briefs | May 3 to May 9, 2018

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Published: May 9, 2018

This is a summary of Canadian immigration news that took place over the past week.

Our Canadian immigration news briefs keep you up to date on the latest Canadian immigration news as it unfolds.

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• Canada inks Youth Mobility Arrangement with Portugal

May 3, 2018

A new arrangement between Canada and Portugal will give people between the ages of 18 and 35 the opportunity to live and work in either country.  >> Read more

• British Columbia invites 205 in May 2 invitation round

May 3, 2018

British Columbia has issued another 205 invitations to candidates in its Skills Immigration and Express Entry categories in an invitation round held on May 2. >> Read more

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