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Why Calgary is a premier destination for international students coming to Canada Calgary is the most populated city in Canada’s province of Alberta, where more than 32,600 international students chose to pursue their education in 2021.

Calgary, the world’s third most livable city according to the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Livability Index 2022, is among the top destinations for international students looking to pursue education and immigration in Canada.

By SAIT

Express Entry: How does IRCC decide when to hold draws? There is no rule in the Immigration and Refugees and Protection Act that dictates how frequently Express Entry draws must occur.

There has been a change in routine surrounding Express Entry draws of late. Typically, the draws take place every two weeks on Wednesdays. However, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently paused draws for six weeks starting November 23 and returned on January 11 inviting 5,500 candidates followed by another draw of the same size […]

By Edana Robitaille

What is the Global Talent Stream? The Global Talent Stream helps Canadian employers expedite the hiring foreign tech talent.

The Global Talent stream is part of Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), which is intended to be used when there are labour and skill shortages and there are no Canadians or permanent residents available to fill positions.

By Julia Hornstein

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Why hundreds of newcomers have chosen to settle in Northeastern Ontario in the past three years Northeastern Ontario is a hidden gem with untapped opportunities for newcomers and young professionals.

Many newcomers are choosing to settle in communities located in Northeastern Ontario over large cities like Toronto or Montreal.

By Timmins Economic Development Corporation

Canada welcomes high number of Francophone newcomers, meeting its Francophone Immigration Target in 2022 IRCC announced it has achieved its target of French speaking immigrants outside Quebec.

A growing number of Canadians report that French is their first official language, but the proportion that French speaking Canadians represents dropped from 2016 (22.2%) to 2022 (21.4). In 2019, IRCC announced the goal of 4.4% of French-speaking immigrants outside Quebec by 2023 in the “Meeting our Objectives: Francophone Immigration Strategy” publication.

By Julia Hornstein

How to increase your chances for study permit approval Individuals applying to study in Canada should be mindful of the eligibility criteria, discretion of the reviewing immigration officer, and available next steps—should their application be refused.

Canada continues to be one of the world’s most popular destinations for international students. With an excellent standard of education and internationally accredited schools—Canada hosts a huge number of students from abroad every year—welcoming close to 450,000 new international students in 2021 alone. While Canada does host many international students annually, there are also those […]

By Asheesh Moosapeta

The Lunar New Year: A Time to Remember and Celebrate Canada’s Diverse Heritage Lunar New Year is an annual holiday that marks the beginning of a new lunar calendar for people of Chinese heritage.

Also known as the Spring Festival, Lunar New Year 2023 begins today — on January 22 — and ends on February 1.

By Vimal Sivakumar

British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec and Prince Edward Island issue invitations to apply for provincial immigration Four provinces have invited candidates in most recent provincial immigration draws.

British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec and Prince Edward Island have issued invitations to apply to candidates through provincial immigration programs this week. Alberta and Quebec draws are recent publications of draws that occurred in December.

By Edana Robitaille

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Understanding the IELTS Speaking test Take every opportunity to practice speaking English! Spend as much time as you can talking to a teacher, classmate or a friend who also speaks English.

In this post, we will look at the three parts of the IELTS Speaking test, the assessment criteria, and suggest how you can improve your performance in each part.

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