Canada

IRCC and Canada’s provinces continue working together to welcome Ukrainians

Today marks one year since the beginning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

By Edana Robitaille

Canada to make it easier for Iranians on temporary visas to extend their stay

Effective March 1, 2023, the Government of Canada is offering new immigration measures to support Iranians.

By Edana Robitaille

Exploring the benefits of a spousal open work permit

Canada hopes to welcome 82,000 new permanent residents to Canada per year under Spousal Partner and children sponsorship programs. However, it can take over a year for Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to process an application under this program. In the meantime, your spouse or partner may be able to obtain a Spousal Open […]

By Edana Robitaille

Will Canada be able to house all the immigrants it hopes to welcome by 2025?

According to Canada’s latest Immigration Levels Plan for 2023-2025, the country hopes to welcome a record-breaking number of immigrants over the next three years, with annual targets set at no less than 465,000 and a milestone goal of 500,000 new permanent residents in 2025.

By Vimal Sivakumar

Why is Canada accepting so many immigrants?

As of 2021, “people who were, or had ever been, a landed immigrant or permanent resident in Canada” — grouped together for simplicity as “immigrants” — represent 23% of this country’s total population, the highest proportion recorded since Confederation in 1867.

By Vimal Sivakumar

How Canada may benefit from a broader immigrant settlement distribution

Canada is a country where immigrants have historically settled in three primary locations – Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal.

By Vimal Sivakumar

Over 120,000 temporary residents transitioned to Canadian permanent residents in 2022

New data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) shows that 124,950 temporary residents transitioned to permanent residents in 2022.

By Edana Robitaille

Report: High immigration targets likely to benefit western provinces

A recent economic report by Desjardins shows that Canada’s increased immigration targets are likely to have a positive impact on provincial economies, particularly in the western provinces.

By Edana Robitaille

Work experience requirement cut in half for applicants in Canada’s caregiver pilot programs

Speaking from Scarborough today, Members of Parliament Salma Zahid and Rechie Valdez announced that the amount of work experience in Canada required for a caregiver to qualify for permanent residence is being reduced from 24 to 12 months.

By Edana Robitaille