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Internal IRCC audit recommends the creation of clear guidelines for Pilot Programs Audit says there are no guiding principles for the creation, monitoring or analysis of pilot programs.

An internal memo from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on July 18, 2022, recommends the implementation of clear guidelines for the establishment of pilot programs following an internal audit conducted last March by the Internal Audit and Accountability Branch of IRCC.

By Edana Robitaille

Nova Scotia announces new immigration targets for 2022 Nova Scotia welcomed over 9,000 newcomers in 2021

Nova Scotia has confirmed its allocations for the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) for 2022. Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has increased the provincial nomination number to 5,340 and added 1,173 more endorsement spaces to the AIP, which is 75% more than 2021. IRCC determines the number of […]

By Edana Robitaille

How to immigrate to Canada from Pakistan An overview of economic class immigration for Pakistanis who want to move to Canada.

There are a number of ways to move to Canada depending on your circumstances in Pakistan.

By Shelby Thevenot

Why Canada is an attractive destination for Iranian immigrants Iranian immigration has remained strong during the pandemic, here are some of the reasons why.

Data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) suggests that 2021 was a big year for Iranian immigration. Canada welcomed more than 11,000 Iranians last year, making it the eighth most popular source country of new immigrants in 2021. In this article we examine why Iranians prefer Canada over other destinations.

By Hamid Ganji

Immigration helps Nova Scotia’s population surpass 1 million Nova Scotia saw some of its fastest growth in 2021.

Nova Scotia’s population has breached one million people, which is largely thanks to immigration.

By Shelby Thevenot

Atlantic Immigration Pilot to become permanent program in new year Canada's immigration minister and other provincial and federal leaders gathered for the announcement of the new Atlantic Immigration Program.

Immigration Minister Sean Fraser and provincial leaders announced the Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP) will become a permanent program starting January 1. The name will be changed to the Atlantic Immigration Program.

By Shelby Thevenot

New Brunswick jobs that are in demand due to COVID-19 Some jobs in New Brunswick are more in-demand than others because of the pandemic.

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our work. Some of us had to transition to working from home, and others lost their jobs or saw their hours reduced because of public health measures in place.

By Mohanad Moetaz

Canada extends immigration agreement with Newfoundland and Labrador The extension will allow time for the province and the federal government to come to a new agreement, while allowing current operations to continue.

This week, Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino announced a one-year extension to the federal government’s immigration agreement with Newfoundland and Labrador.

By Shelby Thevenot

Atlantic Immigration Pilot improving immigrant retention rates in the region Canada's immigration department found positive short-term outcomes of immigrants who moved to Atlantic Canada under the AIP.

The Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP) appears to be on the right track to help east coast provinces retain immigrants.

By Shelby Thevenot