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Ontario and Manitoba, four additional provinces, set to increase minimum wage rates in October 2023

On October 1 this year, six of ten provinces across Canada will raise regional minimum wage rates.

By Vimal Sivakumar

March was a historic month for Express Entry

In March 2023, Express Entry hit four major milestones, including setting a record for the most Invitations to Apply (ITAs) issued in a single all-program draw since the application management system began operating in 2015.

By Vimal Sivakumar

Canada increasing the federal minimum wage by 7 percent on April 1

In a move designed to “keep pace with inflation”, Canada’s federal minimum wage will be increasing by $1.10 as of today.

By Vimal Sivakumar

Protecting against immigration fraud as an international student in Canada

International students in Canada are often seen as easy targets for fraudsters looking to, literally, “cash in” on vulnerable victims.

By Vimal Sivakumar

Visiting Canada this summer if you have a criminal record

Individuals who have a criminal record may be at risk of being found criminally inadmissible to Canada—something which can deny them a visitor visa and entry into the country. However, those with a criminal record needn’t lose hope, as the government of Canada offers a few pathways to overcome criminal inadmissibility. Schedule a Free Legal […]

By Daniel Levy

Canada looking for partners to help expand and diversify IEC program

Following the recently announced quotas for the International Experience Canada (IEC) program, CIC News has obtained more information on the 2023 program outlook from an internal Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) memo from September 26, 2022.

By Edana Robitaille

More international students than ever are using PGWPs as a springboard to Canadian permanent residency

Many international students who graduate from eligible Canadian Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) utilize the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) Program to extend their stay in Canada in order to work and build a life in this country.

By Vimal Sivakumar

IRCC unveils the top 10 source countries of new immigrants to Canada in 2022

Canada landed 437,120 permanent residents (PRs) across the country in 2022.

By Vimal Sivakumar

The IEC 2023 pool is now open

The International Experience Canada (IEC) program is accepting applications for its 2023 pool.

By Asheesh Moosapeta