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Majority of Canadians continue to see immigration in a positive light, new survey shows Most Canadians don't see immigration as a national problem compared to economy, climate change and health care

November 20, 2018 by Stephen Smith

A majority of Canadians continue to hold a positive attitude toward immigration despite the increasing politicization of the issue, a new opinion survey shows. [Read more…]

Rare Thursday draw issues 3,900 invitations to Express Entry candidates New draw leaves IRCC less than 8,000 invitations away from beating 2017 Express Entry record

November 15, 2018 by Stephen Smith, Eman Katem, Lauralee Beaurieux and Noah Turner

The Government of Canada has issued 3,900 new invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence to Express Entry candidates in a draw held November 15. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score for this extremely rare Thursday draw was 449. [Read more…]

Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program reaches its nomination cap for 2018 More than 95% of nominations went to Express Entry candidates

November 12, 2018 by Eman Katem and Stephen Smith

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program has reached its 2018 provincial nomination allocation, with 6,600 nominations issued to successful applicants across various streams. [Read more…]

Report calls for big increase in immigration to New Brunswick as labour shortages rise New Brunswick is on track to lose 110,200 workers by 2026, says New Brunswick Multicultural Council

November 12, 2018 by Stephen Smith

Immigration to New Brunswick will need to increase to around 7,500 newcomers a year if the province is to overcome the population and labour market shortage “crisis” it is now facing, says a new report. [Read more…]

IRCC now accepting results of new TCF Canada language test Move gives French-speaking permanent residence applicants a second language test option

November 10, 2018 by Stephen Smith

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The Government of Canada is now accepting the results of a new test as proof of language ability for French-speaking economic immigration candidates applying for permanent residence. [Read more…]

Express Entry, PNPs set to drive immigration to Canada over next 3 years Combined admissions for Express Entry-managed programs, PNPs slated to reach 160,100 new permanent residents in 2021

November 6, 2018 by Stephen Smith and Eman Katem

Canada’s Provincial Nominee Program and the high-skilled economic immigration programs now managed by Canada’s Express Entry system are set to play increasingly vital roles in Canada’s immigration strategy over the next three years. [Read more…]

Saskatchewan invites 926 Occupation In-Demand and Express Entry candidates in largest EOI draw yet In-Demand Occupation invitations reach new high, minimum score dips to record low

November 2, 2018 by Stephen Smith

New draws through Saskatchewan’s Express Entry and Occupation In-Demand immigration sub-categories on November 1 resulted in 926 invitations to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence. [Read more…]

Canada extends immigration targets into 2021 with prominent roles for Express Entry, PNPs 1.3 million new permanent residents to be welcomed under immigration plan's targets

November 1, 2018 by Stephen Smith and Eman Katem

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Canada is increasing its immigration targets for 2019 and 2020 and will extend its multi-year immigration levels plan through 2021, setting the stage for the arrival of 1.3 million new permanent residents between 2018 and 2021. [Read more…]

Canada maintains 2018 high of 3,900 invitations in latest Express Entry draw Minimum CRS score in October 29 draw was 442

October 29, 2018 by Stephen Smith, Eman Katem, Lauralee Beaurieux and Noah Turner

The Government of Canada has issued 3,900 Express Entry candidates an invitation to apply for Canadian permanent residence in a draw held October 29. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score in this latest draw was 442. [Read more…]