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Planning on living in Canada? Here’s what you need to know about IELTS Find out what you need to know about IELTS, the immigration process to Canada and its related English test requirements.

Given Canada is one of the world’s most welcoming countries1, it is no surprise it is a popular destination for people looking to progress their global work and study goals.

By IELTS

One year later: How the pandemic is affecting Canadian immigration ANALYSIS: A look back at COVID-related measures and how they are shaping the future of Canadian immigration.

Days after Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino announced plans to increase immigration in 2020, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told the world that the Canadian border would be closed on March 18— one year ago today— as a public safety measure to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

By Shelby Thevenot

International graduates who studied remotely can now immigrate to B.C. Only 50 per cent of studies are now required to be from within Canada for the B.C. PNP international student categories.

International graduates from B.C. now only need to have completed at least 50 per cent of their studies from within Canada to be eligible for the international student immigration categories, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) announced on February 2.

By Mohanad Moetaz

Up to 52,000 people eligible for new 18-month Canadian work permit Certain PGWP holders in Canada can apply for the new open work permit until July 27, 2021.

The Canadian government has a new policy in place to help former international students who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic while living in Canada.

By Kareem El-Assal

New Alberta immigration pathway now open for international graduates Foreign Graduate Start-Up Visa Stream now one of 3 entrepreneur immigration options available in Alberta.

A new immigration pathway for qualified international graduates from outside Canada is now open to Expressions of Interest from eligible candidates.

By Alexandra Miekus

PGWP holders can now submit applications for new open work permits Former international students who are currently in Canada on an expiring Post-Graduation Work Permit can obtain a new open work permit under a public policy that takes effect today.

A new policy that allows former international students to obtain a new one-time open work permit if theirs is about to expire takes effect today.

By Alexandra Miekus

Work permit program change is great news for international students, Canadian employers ANALYSIS: Beyond its importance to international students, Canadian employers also benefit significantly from PGWPs.

In addition to its world-class education system and high standard of living, Canada offers another important advantage to international students: access to a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) after graduation.

By Stephen Sherman

Canada’s immigration minister provides COVID-19 update Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino provided new insights in a recent TV interview.

Canada’s Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino recently shared fresh insights on the state of the country’s immigration system on the Canadian television show, The Agenda.

By Kareem El-Assal

Canada now more popular than the U.S. as a study abroad destination The decreasing popularity of the U.S. means that Canada and the U.K. are the two most popular study abroad countries.

Both Canada and the United Kingdom have overtaken the United States as the two most popular study abroad destinations.

By Mohanad Moetaz