Sponsor Content 8 FAQs about Educational Credential Assessments (ECAs) from WES applicants immigrating to Canada Here are answers to eight of the most common questions that WES applicants have about Educational Credential Assessments (ECAs). Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) requires applicants who are pursuing Canadian immigration pathways, the Express Entry pathway in particular, to submit an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA). By World Education Services
Canada extends work permits for Hong Kong residents Canada is extending the Open Work Permit for Hong Kongers by an additional two years. Immigration minister Sean Fraser has just announced Canada is expanding its open work permit options for Hong Kong nationals. By Edana Robitaille
The Bank of Canada just raised interest rates again. What does this mean for newcomers? Even with a slower economy, Canada is still seeking newcomers to fill gaps in the workforce. The Bank of Canada (BoC) recently announced another rise in interest rates, up to 4.5%, or up 25 basis points from 4.25% on December 7, 2022. While this is the smallest rise in interest over the past year, interest rates will stay high for the foreseeable future making larger spending more difficult than previous years. […] By Edana Robitaille
Sponsor Content 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
Age of most recent immigrants signals hopeful future for Canada’s workforce Most of Canada’s recent immigrants are between the ages of 25 and 54. Read more to find out why this could have a significant benefit on the national workforce across Canada. According to Statistics Canada, “the working-age population [in Canada] — persons aged 15 to 64 — has never been older”. By Vimal Sivakumar
The national response to Quebec’s French-language preserving Bill 96 A review of Bill 96 in Quebec, including the rationale for and reaction to the piece of legislature, which was passed as law seven months ago in June 2022. The turn of the calendar to 2023 (January 1) marked exactly seven months since Quebec’s divisive Bill 96 received royal assent and was officially passed into law on June 1, 2022. By Vimal Sivakumar
Sponsor Content Why do Express Entry candidates need an educational credential assessment (ECA)? Educational credential assessments (ECAs) are required documentation that individuals need to include with their Express Entry applications. World Education Services (WES) helps those residing inside and outside of Canada with this vital step in their Canadian immigration journey. Skilled workers hopeful of becoming permanent residents (PRs) of Canada normally apply to Express Entry. By World Education Services
Three immigration milestones that Canada experienced in 2022 In 2022, Canada had its fair share of milestone moments in the immigration space. We recap three of the biggest moments in Canadian immigration this year. Canadian immigration continued to play an integral role in uplifting the national labour force and economy this year. By Vimal Sivakumar
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
