How does Canada’s Express Entry system work? Understanding how Express Entry works is the first step to a successful application for permanent residency. Anyone trying to become a permanent resident of Canada will no doubt run into the term “Express Entry” more than once. It is easy to assume that Express Entry is its own immigration program but, surprisingly, this is not correct. Understanding what Express Entry is, and how it works, is a vital step before submitting […] By Edana Robitaille
Express Entry applications to be processed within 6 months again Canada's immigration department has confirmed most new Express Entry applications will be processed in 6 months. Prior to the pandemic, the Canadian government aimed to process most Express Entry immigration applications within six months. By Gabriel Dumitrascu
Quebec needs more workers to fill job vacancies: report The Institute du Québec's study sheds light on how the pandemic affected Quebec's labour force. Quebec has started off the year with a low unemployment rate and a record number of job vacancies. In an effort to address labour shortages, the provincial and federal governments have put forth a number of measures to support immigrants. By Shelby Thevenot
How Canada can improve the Temporary Foreign Worker Program OPINION: The Temporary Foreign Worker Program is one of the strongest methods that Canada has to address the immediate shortage of labour—but there is room for improvement. A recent study from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business titled “Labour shortages are back with a vengeance” found that 54% of businesses could not find all the staff they need, with only 42% reporting being able to fully staff their operations. By Isaac Kinsella
Interest in Canadian immigration remains high: study Nearly 93 per cent of respondents said the pandemic would either have “no impact” or make them “more interested” in gaining Canadian permanent resident status. A new survey of over 13,000 prospective immigrants shows that interest to move to Canada remains strong. By Kareem El-Assal
Canadian immigration in 2022: A preview of the year ahead A look at what we can expect over the next 12 months. The coronavirus pandemic is set to continue to loom large over Canadian immigration in 2022. By Kareem El-Assal
A review of Canadian immigration in 2021 ANALYSIS: The coronavirus pandemic continued to influence the direction of Canada's immigration system in 2021. The onset of the coronavirus pandemic changed the course of Canada’s immigration system in 2020 and while things have stabilized, the pandemic caused IRCC to make major adjustments in 2021. By Kareem El-Assal
Canada lifts ban on 10 African countries Following internal and international criticism, Canada has back-pedalled on its African travel bans ahead of schedule. Canada is lifting the ban on international travel from the 10 countries in Africa starting December 18 at 11:59 p.m. By Shelby Thevenot
Business leaders say improving temporary foreign worker program is one way to curb labour shortages The Canadian Federation of Independent Business recommends improving the TFWP and automation to address labour shortages. The pandemic has exacerbated long-standing labour shortages in Canada, and there is no simple solution. By Shelby Thevenot
