Canada is on track to welcome a record 431,000 immigrants As of August 22, Canada has welcomed about 300,000 new permanent residents. By Shelby Thevenot
Ontario and British Columbia hold new PNP draws Ontario and British Columbia released Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw results this week. By Edana Robitaille
Analysis: Canada’s provinces are seeking a new deal on immigration On July 28, 2022, the Government of Saskatchewan released a statement that it is seeking greater control over its immigration system. By Kareem El-Assal
Sponsor Content Why more newcomers to Canada are choosing Thunder Bay The lower cost of living is what attracts many newcomers to Thunder Bay. By Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission
Four provinces calling on Canadian government for greater say over immigration Provincial immigration ministers from Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba signed off on a letter urging Immigration Minister Sean Fraser to work with the provinces to improve Canada’s immigration system. By Shelby Thevenot
Ontario’s immigration minister wants more control over economic class selection Ontario’s immigration minister, Monte McNaughton wants the province to get twice as many immigrants through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and have more authority over economic immigration. By Kareem El-Assal
Premiers make recommendations for improvements to immigration Attracting and retaining skilled foreign workers was one of the main topics at a recent Premiers Meeting in Victoria, British Columbia. By Edana Robitaille
Sponsor Content Work in Thunder Bay: We need healthcare workers There is a world of employment possibilities to discover outside of the big city. By Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission
Ontario wants more immigration powers: What does this mean for the rest of Canada? The Toronto Star reports that Ontario Premier Doug Ford plans to ask the federal government for more control over immigrant selection to help the province address its historic labour shortages. By Edana Robitaille