IRCC has approved new language test for Canadian immigration The new language test is anticipated for early to mid-2023. IRCC has recently approved the designation-in-principle of a new language test for economic class immigration applicants. By Shelby Thevenot
British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario release PNP draw results Western Canada invites hundreds of candidates to apply for provincial nomination. This past week, four Canadian provinces released Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw results. By Edana Robitaille
Canadian immigration ministers agree on multi-year PNP levels plan Immigration ministers from across Canada met in New Brunswick to identify how to best achieve the country's immigration goals. The Forum of Ministers Responsible (FMRI) for Immigration met in Saint John, New Brunswick on July 28 to discuss a host of major immigration policy issues. By Kareem El-Assal
Four provinces calling on Canadian government for greater say over immigration Citing labour shortages across the country, the immigration ministers of Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba want to select more immigrants. Provincial immigration ministers from Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba signed off on a letter urging Immigration Minister Sean Fraser to work with the provinces to improve Canada’s immigration system. By Shelby Thevenot
Ontario’s immigration minister wants more control over economic class selection Monte McNaughton talks to CIC News about his hopes for the future of Ontario immigration. Ontario’s immigration minister, Monte McNaughton wants the province to get twice as many immigrants through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and have more authority over economic immigration. By Kareem El-Assal
Waterloo Region immigration report outlines experiences and challenges faced by new arrivals The Waterloo Region of Ontario is a tech hub and attracts a lot of global talent. Every two years, the Waterloo Region conducts a survey of immigrants, refugees, international students, temporary workers, and their families to gain insight into their experiences settling into the Waterloo region after moving to Canada. By Edana Robitaille
Several Canadian provinces release new immigration draw results During the week of July 18, most Canadian provinces released draw results under their Provincial Nominee Programs. This past week, a majority of Canadian provinces released Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw results. By Alexandra Miekus
Get to know the PNP streams of the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program Alberta offers eight immigration pathways for interested candidates. Alberta’s strong economy has made it a magnet for those who wish to become permanent residents. The province is home to some of Canada’s most iconic landscapes, as well as two large cities, and is the hub of Canada’s oil and gas industry. By Edana Robitaille
Premiers make recommendations for improvements to immigration Provinces would like more influence in immigration to address provincial labour shortages Attracting and retaining skilled foreign workers was one of the main topics at a recent Premiers Meeting in Victoria, British Columbia. By Edana Robitaille
