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Looking for a Job in Canada? Here are a few valuable tips to keep in mind!

Quebec has its own programs and criteria for foreign skilled workers hoping to settle in the province.

This article contains data from a 2022 Statistics Canada study that captures data up to 2018.

A new report by the Century Initiative shows that elevated levels of support for immigration give Canada an edge when it comes to attracting newcomers.

What are the requirements to receive permanent residence under the Start-Up Visa Program? Source: CIC News The Start-Up Visa Program (SUVP) is for entrepreneurs who want to start and grow their companies in Canada. The program is created for entrepreneurs (and identified essential people within their businesses) who want to set up, work, and grow their businesses […]

Nearly $6 million in funding going toward 10 projects that can help newcomer women find employment. Source: CIC News Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced its intent to provide an additional $5.8 million in support for 10 projects under the Racialized Women Newcomers Pilot Program. The announcement was made in Halifax on December 9 […]

Reduction of applications in inventory comes alongside a record-breaking year for admissions. Source: CIC News Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reports an overall reduction of nearly half a million applications since August this year. This is almost double the number of applications processed over the same period in 2021 when the department processed 2.5 million. The progress comes as IRCC is on track to admit […]

Canada is experiencing a shortage of truck drivers due to pandemic layoffs and an aging workforce. Source: CIC News Last week Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released the NOC 2021 and made 16 new occupations  professions eligible for Express Entry. Truck driving is among them due to significant labour shortages within the sector. NOC 2021 is a revision […]

IRCC has just announced the process for the PGP 2022. Canada will hold a PGP lottery yet again, drawing from the autumn 2020 interest to sponsor pool. Source: CIC News Canada has just announced the application intake process for the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) 2022. Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will issue invitations to apply over the next […]

Memo shows citizenship targets for 2022 and makes recommendations on processing applications. Source: CIC News CIC News has obtained an internal IRCC memo that outlines targets for the number of new citizens Canada will welcome for the 2022-2023 fiscal year.  The memo, drafted by the Operations, Planning and Performance division of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for […]