Canada recognizes the contribution of migrants and refugees in global campaign An international campaign led by the Government of Canada aims to highlight the positive impact of migration on communities around the world. As part of a new global campaign called “It Takes a Community”, Canada is highlighting the many positive ways that migrants can impact local communities. By Alexandra Miekus
New Express Entry draw ties largest draw, lowest minimum score of 2018 IRCC issues 3,750 ITAs to candidates with minimum CRS scores of 440 A new Express Entry draw held August 8 has issued a total of 3,750 invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence to candidates with a Comprehensive Ranking System score of at least 440. By Stephen Smith
Express Entry ITAs reach record high for month of June Canada increases ITAs and aims to maintain fast processing This month has seen two Express Entry draws invite a total of 7,500 candidates to apply for Canadian permanent residence, making it the busiest June since Canada introduced the Express Entry system in 2015. By Stephen Smith
New Brunswick’s population ‘time bomb’ lends urgency to province-wide talks on immigration 'New Conversations' tour promotes immigration's vital role in province's future Forty years ago, the province of New Brunswick’s labour force was growing at a rate of nearly 4,000 people a year. Now it’s shrinking by almost the same amount. By Stephen Smith
Highly skilled immigrants earn more than Canadian average soon after arrival, federal study finds Findings echo IRCC rationale behind Express Entry shift in favour human capital scores An internal report by the Government of Canada shows highly skilled economic immigrants earning the same or more than the average Canadian annual income soon after their arrival. By Stephen Smith
IRCC to receive $747 million to support 2018-2020 Immigration Levels Plan Costs of ambitious multi-year immigration plan will be offset by economic growth and taxation revenues, IRCC says Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada says it is slated to receive $747 million to support Canada’s 2018-2020 Immigration Levels Plan under the 2018 federal budget. By Stephen Smith
Canada invites 3,000 Express Entry candidates in March 14 draw CRS cut-off score was 456 The Government of Canada has invited 3,000 Express Entry candidates to apply for Canadian permanent residence in a new draw that took place on March 14. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score for this draw was 456. By Stephen Smith
