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CanadaVisa News Briefs for Late December, 2016

The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian immigration and citizenship that have taken place over the past couple of weeks. Our Canadian immigration news briefs bring you the latest news as it happens. When published, these articles are posted across our social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+ and LinkedIn. Follow us across […]

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CanadaVisa News Briefs for Mid-December, 2016

The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian immigration and citizenship that have taken place over the past couple of weeks. Our Canadian immigration news briefs bring you the latest news as it happens. When published, these articles are posted across our social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+ and LinkedIn. Follow us across […]

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BREAKING NEWS: Largest Express Entry Draw of All Time Sees CRS Points Requirement Drop

Second draw in eight days! Saskatchewan Express Entry sub-category also receives another 300 applications The number of Express Entry candidates receiving Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for immigration to Canada has increased yet again, and for the second time in eight days. On October 19, a total of 1,804 candidates were invited to apply for Canadian […]

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BC PNP Continues to Increase Number of ITAs Issued Across Popular Canadian Immigration Categories

In its most recent draw, held on October 12, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) issued 805 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in five categories of the Express Entry BC and Skills Immigration streams. This represents the highest number of ITAs yet issued in a BC PNP draw. In addition, the points requirements for each category also decreased.

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Canada Needs Immigration to Balance Aging Population

A new report from the Conference Board of Canada has found that immigration levels should increase to 413,000 per year by 2030 to strengthen Canada’s economic growth. The report highlights the need for increased immigration in order to respond to challenges posed by Canada’s aging population. It is projected that without significant policy changes, including […]

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CanadaVisa News Briefs for Mid-October, 2016

The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian immigration and citizenship that have taken place over the past week. Our Canadian immigration news briefs bring you the latest news as it happens. When published, these articles are posted across our social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and LinkedIn.

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PNP Update: Western Provinces Continue to Welcome New Immigrants

Late September and early October have seen a flurry of activity in the Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) for Canadian immigration, with the Western provinces of Manitoba, British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan all taking significant steps to receive more immigrants to their communities.

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CanadaVisa News Briefs for October, 2016

The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian immigration and citizenship that have taken place over the past week. Our Canadian immigration news briefs bring you the latest news as it happens. When published, these articles are posted across our social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and LinkedIn.

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Canada Welcomed a Record 320,932 New Immigrants Over the Past Year, With Immigration Numbers Set to Increase Even Further

Increase in immigration numbers appears to be the largest in more than a century More than 320,000 new permanent residents settled in Canada in the past year, the highest total number for many decades. In the period from July, 2015 to July, 2016, a total of 320,932 new immigrants landed in the country as permanent […]

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