Newfoundland and Labrador releases first PNP draw results Nurses, software developers, and data analysts were among the 663 immigration candidates invited by the Atlantic province. Newfoundland and Labrador has released the results of its first three draws under the Priority Skills Newfoundland and Labrador stream. By Shelby Thevenot
Ontario holds biggest PNP draw of 2021 Express Entry candidates who had work experience in one of six tech occupations were invited. On October 27, Ontario invited 1,406 Express Entry candidates with a professional background in tech. By Shelby Thevenot
How Canada Day is being observed in 2021 ANALYSIS: Cities have cancelled plans in solidarity with Indigenous people, and the pandemic still affects the typical Canada Day celebrations. As the pandemic continues to shape our daily lives, and Canadians are reckoning with the country’s relationship with Indigenous people – this Canada Day is going to look very different. By Alexandra Miekus
Ontario PNP Tech Draw: 528 Express Entry candidates invited Ontario invited Express Entry candidates with work experience in one of six tech occupations to apply for a provincial nomination. Ontario invited 528 Express Entry candidates with tech experience to apply for a provincial nomination on April 13. By Shelby Thevenot
Express Entry: 284 PNP candidates invited in new draw More candidates invited to apply than the previous PNP-specific draw. Canada held a new Express Entry draw on March 31, inviting 284 hopeful new immigrants to apply for permanent residence. By Shelby Thevenot
Ontario PNP nominated high numbers of tech and skilled trade workers in 2020 Ontario nominated a total of 15,303 new immigrants through its PNP last year. Despite the pandemic, Ontario still nominated high numbers of new immigrants in 2020. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada opening more immigration pathways to Hong Kong residents ANALYSIS: There is already an open work permit option specifically tailored for Hongkongers, and more immigration initiatives are on the way. Canada has announced the creation of several immigration pathways designed specifically for Hongkongers, in response to the serious immigration shortfall that COVID-19 caused in 2020. By Michael Schwartz
Newfoundland and Labrador to open new immigration program for skilled workers The new stream is for highly educated graduates of Memorial University and skilled workers with work experience in in-demand occupations. Newfoundland and Labrador will start accepting applications for a new program on January 2. By Shelby Thevenot
Canadian immigration options for Hong Kong residents New immigration pathways and initiatives offer more options for Hong Kong residents who want to live in Canada. Canada recently announced immigration measures to assist Hong Kong residents and Canadians in Hong Kong. By Alexandra Miekus
