OECD applauds Canada’s labour migration policy

Toronto, August 13, 2019—The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement: “We know that immigration spurs economic growth, helps address the...

Canada’s economic immigration system a ‘role model’ among OECD countries

Canada’s economic immigration system is the “most carefully designed” among the Organization for Economic Development and Cooperation’s 36 member countries and serves as a role model...

Canada largely successful in managing economic immigration: OECD study

OTTAWA — A glowing international review of Canada’s economic immigration system should serve as a factual counterpoint against anti-immigration sentiment, the federal immigration minister said Tuesday....

Ontario invites 1,773 Express Entry candidates with tech experience and CRS scores as low as 435

A new Ontario Tech Draw held Thursday, August 1, issued 1,773 invitations to Express Entry candidates with work experience in one of six tech occupations and...

First steps underway for promised Alberta rural immigration programs, government says

Consultations will begin later this year on two Alberta immigration programs that were promised by the province’s new premier, Jason Kenney, during the recent general election. ...

New Brunswick nursing strategy prescribes immigrant RNs for growing labour shortage

Internationally trained nurses will be required to address a looming shortage in New Brunswick’s health-care system, a new government report says.  The recruitment of internationally educated...

New Brunswick introduces targeted searches of Express Entry pool

Express Entry candidates may now receive an invitation to apply for a provincial nomination from New Brunswick whether they’ve registered an Expression of Interest with the...

Canada now issuing temporary resident permits to out-of-status victims of family violence

Newcomers to Canada experiencing family violence can now apply for a fee-exempt temporary resident permit that will give them legal immigration status in Canada. New rules...

11th annual RBC Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards

New Ontario draws will target Express Entry candidates with tech experience

The Government of Ontario has revealed its plans for nominating Express Entry candidates with work experience in the technology sector for Canadian permanent residence.  Ontario had...