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Recent Canadian immigrants endured disproportionate economic strain due to COVID-19: Statistics Canada Statistics Canada released a new report today analyzing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on economic integration among recent Canadian immigrants. Read our recap of the study below.

The economic contributions of Canadian immigrants cannot be understated.

By Vimal Sivakumar

Canada takes aim at healthcare accreditation amongst historic labour shortages Skilled newcomers overqualification must be addressed, amid immediate need for more healthcare professionals.

On December 5th, 2022, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced a call for proposals to help Internationally Educated Healthcare Professionals (IEHPs) work in Canada’s healthcare sector.

By Asheesh Moosapeta

Canada’s relationship with Indo-Pacific countries key to our immigration future On November 27, Canada introduced the Indo-Pacific Strategy to advance the future of Canadian immigration through the Indo-Pacific region. Read on to find out what more IRCC had to say about this strategy on November 30.

On November 30, 2022, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued a press release reinforcing the value of the country’s relationships with nations in the Indo-Pacific region as it relates to the future of immigration in Canada.

By Vimal Sivakumar

Canadian employment up by 10,000 jobs in November 2022: Labour Force Survey A recap of general Canadian employment trends in November 2022 and a summary of gender-based employment outcomes reported in the latest Labour Force Survey.

According to the latest Labour Force Survey (November 2022) released by Statistics Canada, women between 25 and 54 years of age (considered to be of core working age) experienced a rise in employment of 0.4%.

By Vimal Sivakumar

Five Canadian cities among the top 100 best cities to live in Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Vancouver, and Ottawa all made the list due to large immigrant populations.

Toronto has taken 24th place on the list of the 100 best cities to live in the world according to Resonance Consultancy, a British Columbia based marketing consultancy that specializes in branding and marketing for the world’s cities, districts, developments, and destinations.

By Edana Robitaille

British Columbia holds latest Provincial Nomination draws as PNPs slow British Columbia is the only province to hold a general or targeted draw in the last week.

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) held both a general and targeted draw on November 28th .

By Asheesh Moosapeta

Spouses of some Work Permit holders are now eligible to apply for Open Work Permits In a landmark announcement, Sean Fraser has announced that Canada will seek to keep families of some Work Permit holders together.

Immigration minister Sean Fraser announced on Dec 2nd, 2022 that Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will expand the eligibility of Open Work Permits (OWP) to the spouses and working-age children of some current Work Permit holders under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP).

By Asheesh Moosapeta

Do Americans really move to Canada because of politics? Moving to Canada is an often-cited exit strategy in an increasingly politically divided U.S.A.— how often does it happen?

In the wake of Donald Trump’s 2024 election bid announcement, Canada has once again seen an uptick in immigration interest from the United States.

By Asheesh Moosapeta

International Experience Canada to increase program capacity by 20% IRCC announced some significant changes to the International Experience Canada program today, including an increase in applicant capacity and a program open date for 2023.

Canada’s government will be expanding the applicant pool for the upcoming year of its International Experience Canada (IEC) program. They announced a program opening date of January 9, 2023, at a press conference in Banff, Alberta today.

By Vimal Sivakumar