Canada expands pilot to help more skilled refugees build their careers

December 29, 2022

In 2022, Canada had its fair share of milestone moments in the immigration space. We recap three of the biggest moments in Canadian immigration this year.

....

2023: A preview of Canadian immigration

December 28, 2022

An overview of what we can expect to see in the immigration space over the next year.

....

Ottawa marks record-breaking year for immigration

December 22, 2022

The federal government is on pace this year to have processed the most immigration applications to the country.

By the end of November, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada had processed roughly 4.8 million applications – nearly twice the 2.5 million processed during the same period last year.

....

Canada expands pilot to help more skilled refugees build their careers

December 21, 2022

On December 13, 2022, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced new funding for partner organizations to help expand Canada’s Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP) to more skilled refugees.

Through this Pilot, partner organizations can help skilled refugees overseas connect with employers who need to fill critical labour shortages in occupations like nurse aides and personal support workers, chefs and cooks, and skilled tradespeople. Once candidates receive a job offer, they can apply to immigrate to Canada through existing economic programs, using EMPP measures that remove barriers refugees may experience due to their displacement.

....

Working and immigrating under Canada’s Free Trade Agreements

December 22, 2022

The Canadian Government has entered into 15 free trade agreements with over 50 countries, making it easier for citizens of partner nations to work in, and potentially immigrate to, Canada.

....

IRCC has processed all-time high 4.8 million applications in 2022

December 21, 2022

Reduction of applications in inventory comes alongside a record-breaking year for admissions.

....

Here’s how Syrian refugees who came to Canada say they’re doing — seven years later

December 21, 2022

The first cohort of Syrian refugees who settled in Canada seven years ago say they feel good about their new life, have remained friends with their sponsors and are hopeful for a better future.

....

Canada not doing enough with its highly educated immigrants, StatsCan says

December 21, 2022

An influx of highly educated immigrants has helped Canada keep its ranking as the G7 nation with the highest percentage (57.5 per cent) of working-age people with college or university credentials, according to Statistics Canada.

....

Canada to target occupations in Express Entry draws starting in 2023

December 15, 2022

Canada is preparing to change how Express Entry candidates are selected in the first quarter of 2023 and beyond.

.....

A summary of IRCC’s 2022 International Experience Canada research study

December 13, 2022

IRCC recently conducted a research study gathering opinions on COVID-19, international travel and the IEC program. Read a recap of the key findings below.

.....

Canada’s immigration backlog has decreased to 2.2 million

December 12, 2022

Data shows IRCC is continuing to reduce the number of applications that do not meet service standards..

.....

Newcomers drive quality growth in the Canadian workforce—but are still underutilized

December 11, 2022

Immigrants drive roughly half the growth in qualification among working-age Canadians between 2016 and 2021.

.....

Recent Canadian immigrants endured disproportionate economic strain due to COVID-19: Statistics Canada

December 8, 2022

Statistics Canada released a new report today analyzing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on economic integration among recent Canadian immigrants. Read our recap of the study below.

.....

Canada takes aim at healthcare accreditation amongst historic labour shortages

December 8, 2022

Skilled newcomers overqualification must be addressed, amid immediate need for more healthcare professionals.

.....

More internationally educated family doctors on the way

December 2, 2022

More family doctors will be available to take patients and treat people as the Province expands a program that trains internationally educated doctors, so they can get licensed to practise in British Columbia.

.....

International Experience Canada to increase program capacity by 20%

December 2, 2022

IRCC announced some significant changes to the International Experience Canada program today, including an increase in applicant capacity and a program open date for 2023.

.....

Recent immigrants have lower unemployment rates than earlier cohorts

December 2, 2022

While immigration represents an important source of labour supply, especially in the context of population aging, workers arriving in Canada often face a period of adjustment, and employers may face challenges in fully using the talents and skills that immigrants offer. Due in part to these challenges, recent immigrants—those who landed in the five years before the census—typically have higher unemployment rates than those who have been in Canada longer or people who were born in Canada.

.....

How to become eligible for Canadian citizenship

December 2, 2022

Canada has one of the most accessible citizenship policies in the world.

.....

B.C. making changes to support good trades jobs, tackle labour shortages

December 1, 2022

British Columbia is advancing a made-in-B.C. solution to attract more people to trades careers and boost prestige for the sector by moving forward with skilled trades certification.

.....

Ethnic politics is already a science in the U.S. It’s on the way in Canada

November 28, 2022

Opinion: Canadians have been reluctant to probe how ethnicity affects politics. It's finally opening up.

.....

Sean Fraser: 'Unacceptable' that immigrant surgeons are working as taxi drivers

November 28, 2022

Immigration Minister Sean Fraser said changes to Canada’s immigration program next year will rebalance the world’s “most powerful economic migration system” in a way that will help hospitals, builders and other employers address chronic labour shortages, as opposed to focusing mainly on “highly skilled workers.”

.....

Fewer than 24 per cent of Ukrainians granted visas have come to Canada

November 23, 2022

Only between 80,000 and 90,000 Ukrainians managed to make the journey to Canada. Meanwhile, Canada is receiving around 14,000 new applications every week.

.....

Survey: Using Disaggregated Data to Address the Systemic Discrimination Experienced by International Medical Graduates

November 23, 2022

Have you struggled to get a medical license to practice medicine in Canada, even though you are already certified in another country?

There’s still time to share your (anonymous) story of challenges and any biases in the #healthcare licensing system in Canada, as an internationally trained medical doctor. MOSAIC is hosting a survey to collect data to inform policy change and advocate on behalf of people like you.

Take this survey now.

.....

Immigration has never been higher, and Canadians have never been more pleased with it

November 23, 2022

As immigration surges to its highest levels in Canadian history, a new poll finds that Canada remains one of the most pro-immigration countries on Earth.

.....

Bank of Canada Governor talks about using immigration to balance the national labour market

November 23, 2022

Over the first two weeks of November 2022, Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem spoke publicly twice about how Canada can use immigration to help fight against inflation and balance the country’s labour market.

.....

How does IRCC view my country?

November 21, 2022

IRCC’s recent release of its objectives in Asia and the Americas helps illuminate Canada’s strategy towards countries in the region, especially in terms of immigration.

.....

British Columbia PNP changes points allocations for applicants

November 21, 2022

The BCPNP has modified its points system to reflect NOC changes and importance of human capital factors.

.....

Parliamentary secretary's statement on Multiculturalism Week

November 20, 2022

Rachna Singh, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-racism Initiatives, has released the following statement in celebration of Multiculturalism Week, Nov. 20-26, 2022:

“Multiculturalism Week is a time to celebrate the diverse range of cultures in British Columbia. There are more than 200 First Nation communities in B.C. living and working alongside Métis and Inuit people, as well as people from more than 200 different countries or regions. This diverse range of cultures shapes British Columbia’s history and enriches our province with traditions, food, music and different ways of seeing the world.

.....

Canadians remain largely supportive of immigration, new survey finds

November 15, 2022

The majority of Canadians support current immigration levels, believe that immigrants are beneficial for the economy and play an important role in the growth of the country's population.

.....

A new project uses ‘outside of the box’ thinking to provide housing for Ukrainian refugees

November 13, 2022

Nonprofits and real estate developers are working together to offer up vacant homes that are pending redevelopment.

.....

Preference to disadvantaged groups not discrimination against others: B.C. court

November 13, 2022

“There's nothing wrong with having some kind of a program or workshop that is just targeted at a historically and presently underrepresented or disadvantaged group in society – the groups being [negatively] affected are ones that generally do not face discrimination in their day-to-day lives.”

.....

'An adverse impact': Are you using the correct pronouns?

November 13, 2022

Gender identity and gender expression are protected grounds under human rights legislation both provincially and federally in Canada.

.....

Canada’s immigration backlog decreases to 2.4 million people

November 10, 2022

There has been a large reduction in the backlog of temporary residence applications while the permanent residence backlog has increased slightly.

.....

Nine years and 15 jobs — the endless cycle is eating at my confidence

November 10, 2022

Merina Shrestha has worked many short-term jobs in Calgary. But she says the endless cycle of new beginnings eats at her confidence.

.....

Premier’s statement on Remembrance Day

November 11, 2022

Premier John Horgan has issued the following statement in honour of Remembrance Day:

“Today, British Columbians will pause at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month to honour Canadians who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

.....

Annual immigration report highlights IRCC’s pandemic recovery effort

November 8, 2022

The report summarizes the measures taken to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 on Canadian immigration and the efforts made to bolster the labour force.

.....

Canada’s PNP immigration targets will continue to exceed Express Entry

November 7, 2022

Canada is increasing the number of economic immigrants it welcomes through provincial nominee programs.

.....

Canada boosts immigration targets: Immigration Levels Plan 2023-2025

November 7, 2022

On November 1, 2022, Sean Fraser, Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), tabled Canada’s 2022 Annual Report to Parliament on Immigration.

.....

Statistics Canada data shows that immigrants have a high rate of employment

November 5, 2022

The rate of unemployment is unchanged from September but there have been increases in the number of full-time jobs.

.....

$1 million donation made to new Chinese Canadian Museum in Vancouver's Chinatown

November 3, 2022

A significant donation of $1.1 million has been made towards the future opening of the Chinese Canadian Museum in Vancouver’s historic Chinatown.

.....

Study: Canadians are more supportive of immigration than ever

November 1, 2022

Respondents understand the importance of Study: Canadians are more supportive of immigration than everimmigration for the economy and believe that Canada should accept more refugees.

.....

Canada to welcome 500,000 new immigrants in 2025

November 1, 2022

The Immigration Levels Plan acts as a guide for the number of immigrants Canada aims to welcome over the next three years.

.....

Metro Vancouver tops list of non-religious big cities in North America

October 29, 2022

Canada’s 2021 census shows almost half of the residents of diverse Metro Vancouver now report having no religion — a much higher ratio than in virtually any big city in North America.

.....

More newcomers in B.C. are choosing to live outside Metro Vancouver, latest census data shows

October 28, 2022

Immigrants make up 29 per cent of B.C.'s population, higher than the national average of 23 per cent.

A growing number of new immigrants in B.C. are choosing to live outside of Metro Vancouver, according to 2021 census data from Statistics Canada.

.....

Visible minority concept consultative engagement

October 27, 2022

The visible minority concept is currently under review. Statistics Canada is committed to engaging with partners, stakeholders, ethnocultural groups, and the general public to identify the appropriate terminology and categories to describe the population and properly address data needs in health, education, justice, and employment equity.

.....

Atlantic provinces see rapid growth in immigration, Census figures show

October 26, 2022

Region's share of newcomers to Canada tripled from 1.2 percent in 2006 to 3.5 percent in 2021.

.....

Record share of Canadians are immigrants or permanent residents

October 26, 2022

Immigrants made up nearly a quarter of all people in Canada in 2021 and are projected to represent a third of people in the country by 2041, the latest release of census data shows.

.....

IRCC: PGP 2022 immigration lottery has been completed

October 25, 2022

IRCC has announced that it has finished handing out some 23,100 invitations to apply to sponsors in the Parents and Grandparents Program for 2022.

.....

Record immigration no cure-all for B.C.’s labour woes

October 25, 2022

Canada welcomed a record number of immigrants in the second quarter of 2022. But even this record pace isn't keeping up with demand for labour, says economist Ken Peacock.

.....

Family reunification program to continue: Canada to issue just over 23,000 invitations

October 20, 2022

On October 11, 2022, the government announced that it will continue to reunite families by accepting up to 15,000 complete applications for sponsorship under the Parents and Grandparents Program this year.

Over the course of 2 weeks following the announcement, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is sending invitations to apply to 23,100 interested potential sponsors—enough to meet the goal of 15,000 applications.

.....

The traits of Canada’s most successful immigrants—Study

October 20, 2022

According to Statistics Canada, pre-landing Canadian work experience, proficiency in English or French, education, and age were all factors that influenced immigrants' earnings in Canada.

.....

IRCC aims to grant citizenship to 300,000 people this fiscal year

October 19, 2022

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.

.....

More health benefits available to Ukrainian migrants

October 19, 2022

Ukrainians arriving in B.C. with a Canada-Ukraine authorization for emergency travel (CUAET) will benefit from a more affordable process for the federally mandated medical examination.

As of Oct. 1, 2022, the Ministry of Health began managing payment for the medical diagnostic testing, including chest X-ray and blood tests, that Ukrainians under CUAET may need to complete within 90 days of arrival in British Columbia.

.....

The top 5 banking challenges for newcomers — and what to do about them

October 19, 2022

It’s not surprising that it comes with unique financial challenges. At Scotiabank, it’s important for us to help newcomers get settled — financially and otherwise. So, we conducted a study to better understand the types of financial challenges newcomers face when they move to Canada.

.....

International students welcome unlimited work rules — and hope they stick around

October 16, 2022

The federal government is temporarily lifting the work limit for international students next month, something that Ottawa students affected by the policy say is long overdue.

On Nov. 15, the federal government will remove the 20-hour-per-week limit on off-campus work while classes are in session.

.....

Canada’s immigration backlog remains at 2.6 million people

October 15, 2022

IRCC has released new data showing the size of the backlog remains unchanged over the past month.

.....

Conversations That Matter: Canada needs immigrants

October 14, 2022

Even with uncertain economic conditions ahead, Canada’s labour market is still hot, unemployment is running at 4.9 per cent, which is, in essence, full employment. There are more than one million job vacancies across the country. Some sectors, like health care and social services, are experiencing vacancies and demand for workers climb ever higher.

.....

Canada introduces strengthened protections for the Temporary Foreign Worker Program

October 13, 2022

Amendments to the program aim to protect worker’s rights and improve workplace safety.

.....

Canada to invite 23,100 interested potential sponsors for Parents and Grandparents Program 2022

October 11, 2022

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.

.....

Egyptian-born newcomer Moatassem Moatez builds a successful business during the pandemic

October 4, 2022

Imagine you decide to start a new company in a country you recently immigrated to. You don’t have any clients yet and rather than try to get the small fish in the sea and build from the ground up, you decide to knock on the door of the largest online retailer in the world – Amazon.

Now, imagine they say yes?

.....

Upcoming offerings from Canadian Immigrant this fall

October 4, 2022

Mark your calendars! Canadian Immigrant events – both virtual and in-person – provide excellent opportunities for newcomers and immigrants looking for information and connections in the areas of work, education, immigration and settlement.

.....

Canada removing barriers to permanent residence for physicians

October 4, 2022

As Canada continues to experience a nation-wide shortage of qualified physicians, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has made changes that will exempt physicians already in Canada as temporary residents from some of the current requirements involved in obtaining permanent resident status through Express Entry programs.

.....

Examining what a Labour Market Impact Assessment is

October 1, 2022

Explaining the purpose and goal of Canada’s Labour Market Impact Assessment, including why it exists and whom it affects in the Canadian employment space.

.....

Immigration accounts for over 94% of Canada’s population growth in Q2 of 2022

October 1, 2022

A Q2 2022 summary of Statistics Canada’s latest Canadian population estimate has identified that immigration is the primary reason Canada’s population has grown in the last three months.

.....

Raise-a-Reader: 'Education is the key' for families coming to Canada from Afghanistan

September 28, 2022

Three years ago, Maryam Zamani was hiding from the Taliban with her family in Kabul. Today, the 19-year-old is enrolled in an English program in Vancouver, preparing for university.

.....

Canada sees fastest population growth since 1957, driven mostly by immigration: StatCan

September 28, 2022

Canada has seen its highest population growth rate since the height of the baby boom, mostly driven by immigration, according to Statistics Canada data released Wednesday.

.....

Raise-a-Reader: Gaby and Jose Santos overcome hardship through learning together

September 26, 2022

Jose Santos credits the Canucks Family Education Centre with getting him the help he needed to excel at school

.....

IRCC’s #ImmigrationMatters campaign highlights the benefits of immigration

September 24, 2022

Since 2018 Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has been running its immigration matters campaign as part of IRCC’s efforts to raise awareness of the benefits of immigration about all the ways immigration enriches Canada.

.....

CANADA MAKES 20,000 AFGHAN ARRIVALS WITH HELP FROM PARTNER AT HOME AND ABROAD

September 22, 2022

The Government of Canada continues to work hard to resettle at least 40,000 Afghan nationals as quickly and safely as possible, which is one of the largest commitments of its kind in the world. Welcoming refugees to Canada is an integral part of our country's long-standing and proud humanitarian tradition.

.....

BURNABY NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE DISTRIBUTES NEW AND DONATED BOOKS IN LITERACY HAMPERS

September 24, 2022

People in search of books have a friend in Burnaby Neighbourhood House. Twice a year, the community hub puts together what it calls “literacy hampers,” with books, colouring pages, activity sheets, and information in various languages on community resources.

.....

CANADA JOB VACANCIES HAVE REACHED ANOTHER ALL-TIME HIGH

September 21, 2022

Statistics Canada has released results of the Job Vacancy and Wage Survey report for the second quarter of 2022. Overall, vacancies were up 4.7% from the first quarter of 2022 and 42.3% higher than the second quarter of 2021.

.....

SEAN FRASER TABLES STRATEGY FOR TEMPORARY RESIDENTS WHO WANT TO BECOME CANADIAN PERMANENT RESIDENTS

September 20, 2022

Canada's immigration minister has put forth a plan to allow more temporary residents to become permanent residents.

.....

INVISIBLE BOY TELLS THE STORY OF A BLACK BOY GROWING UP IN A WHITE BC HOUSEHOLD

September 16, 2022

Invisible Boy: A Memoir of Self-Discovery is the story of a Black boy growing up in a white, conservative household in Abbotsford. It’s my life story, as well as my life’s work. I first imagined this book as a 20-year-old, not long after speaking to my birth mother, Trinika Arthur-Asamoah, on the phone for the first time.

.....

VANCOUVER’S FIRST BLACK LIBRARY: A PLACE OF REFUGE, AT LAST

September 15, 2022

Vancouver's first Black library is a place for everyone.

To step into the Vancouver Black Library feels like a walk into a person’s soul, a world filled with burnished stars, and bright, colourful stories, a room that feels like what it is intended to give: Joy.

.....

CANADA’S LINGUISTIC DIVERSITY CONTINUES TO GROW

September 14, 2022

The number of Canadians who predominantly speak a language other than English or French hit a record high in 2021, according to recently released 2021 Census data.

.....

BC MAN FUNDS SCHOLARSHIP AFTER EFFORT TO STRIP CONTROVERSIAL NAME FROM ALMA MATER FALLS FLAT

September 14, 2022

A Vancouver man is funding a new scholarship celebrating a Chinese Canadian leader after unsuccessfully trying to change the controversial name of his alma mater.

.....

CANADA IS ON TRACK TO WELCOME A RECORD 431,000 IMMIGRANTS2

September 8, 2022

IRCC data suggest Canada could meet or exceed this year's expectations. Most immigrants to Canada so far have come from India. Ontario continues to be the top province for new immigrants.

.....

LOOKING AHEAD TO CANADA’S DEMOGRAPHICS IN 2041

September 9, 2022

The world can change a lot in 20 years, and that reality is no different when we look at Canada in particular. On September 8, Statistics Canada released its projection for Canada’s demographic makeup in the year 2041.

.....

WELCOMING WEEK 2022

September 8, 2022

Welcoming Week is an annual opportunity to recognize and celebrate the people, places and values that help everyone feel welcome and that they belong in their local community, no matter where they come from.

.....

A STRONGER IMMIGRATION SYSTEM THAT BETTER SERVES NEWCOMERS

September 2, 2022

Canada continues to be a destination of choice for people looking for a new place to work, study, and build their lives. That’s why Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is striving toward a modernized and digitalized immigration system to further expedite processing and give newcomers the experience they expect and deserve.

.....

HOW CAN CANADA SOLVE ITS WORSENING SKILLED LABOUR SHORTAGE

September 1, 2022

Government and employers will need to think outside the box, C.D. Howe Institute study suggests.

.....

RECOVERY AND RESILIENCY FUND

September 1, 2022

Multi-year flexible grants for charities and non-profit organizations disproportionately impacted by the pandemic to support their recovery and long-term resiliency.

Applications Now Open until Sept. 30.

.....

FRASER ANNOUNCES NEW MEASURES TO MODERNIZE CANADA’S IMMIGRATION SYSTEM

September 1, 2022

Exemptions from medical exams, online immigration applications, and more application status trackers are on the horizon for Canadian newcomers.

.....

IRCC TO IMPROVE IMMIGRATION PILOT PROGRAM MANAGEMENT FOLLOWING INTERNAL AUDIT

September 1, 2022

IRCC's accountability department is recommending the operations and strategic program policy departments address gaps in the implementation of pilot programs.

.....

IMMIGRATION TO DRIVE CANADA’S POPULATION INCREASE INTO 2068

August 27, 2022

Statistics Canada has released its projections for Canada’s population growth spanning the next 47 years. The report states that by 2068, in a medium growth scenario, Canada’s population could reach up to 57 million people, largely driven by increased immigration.

During this period between 2016 and 2021, Canada experienced a boom in population growth and the population increased at a rate twice the speed of all other G7 countries. While this slowed through 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada saw a rebound in population growth in the first quarter of 2022 as it welcomed the highest number of new immigrants in a first quarter since 1990.

.....

HOW RAPTORS GAMES AND BIEBER CONCERTS ARE CULTIVATING CONNECTIONS FOR YOUNG NEWCOMERS THROUGH SHARED CULTURAL EXPERIENCES

August 23, 2022

Cultural and community-building experiences can create a sense of belonging and provide life-long memories for young Canadian immigrants and their families.
It takes a village for immigrant families to feel welcomed in a new country. When newcomers arrive in Canada, they immediately meet several challenging processes: the housing system, immigration paperwork, language barriers, finding reliable employment and more. It’s a system that is often hard to navigate, especially with added pressures of supporting a family during an ongoing pandemic.

For immigrants, basic needs must be met in order to have some sense of physical security when relocating. But what about emotional security? The need for community? Finding a sense of belonging?.....

CANADA LESS THAN HALFWAY TO AFGHAN RESETTLEMENT GOAL ONE YEAR AFTER TALIBAN

August 22, 2022

More than 17,300 Afghans have arrived in Canada since last August compared to 71,800 Ukrainians who have come to Canada in 2022 alone.

MPs and veteran-led aid groups are urging ministers to do more to help thousands of Afghans who assisted Canadian Forces but remain trapped in Afghanistan a year after the Taliban seized Kabul.

They warn that 8,000 Afghans approved to come to Canada have not yet been able to escape. Many do not have a passport or visa and applying to the Taliban for documents could put them in danger.....

SOUTH ASIAN LANGUAGES ON THE RISE IN CANADA AS A RESULT OF IMMIGRATION

August 18, 2022

Immigration is fuelling a rise in the number of Canadians who speak a language other than English or French, new Statistics Canada census data shows.

A record-breaking one-in-four people speak a language that’s different from Canada’s two official languages, the 2021 data reveals. Mandarin and Punjabi are the most common non-official languages, with more than a million people predominantly speaking one of them....

B.C. MAN CONFRONTS ASIAN WOMEN AT RICHMOND CANADA LINE STATION

August 15, 2022

A video posted on social media appears to show a Caucasian man making racist remarks towards an Asian women at a Richmond Canada Line station.

In the video, the man, who claims to be a lawyer, demands to know why the women were not speaking English, making references about Japan, even though they appear to be of Chinese ethnicity...

MOST B.C. VICTIMS of HATE DURING PANDEMIC DID NOT REPORT TO AUTHORITIES: SURVEY

August 14, 2022

Vancouver, BC – A concerning number of B.C. residents who experienced hate or violence during COVID-19 didn’t report the incident to the authorities, says the province’s human rights commissioner....

IRCC OFFICIALS DISCUSS STUDY PERMIT BACKLOG AND NEW RECOMMENDATIONS AT CBIE SYMPOSIUM

August 11, 2022

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is reporting an unprecedented surge in demand for study permits from international students. According to ICEF Monitor, the numbers are continuing to increase as pandemic restrictions are loosened around the globe and students are returning to Canada to begin or complete their post-secondary education....

S.U.C.C.E.S.S. WALK WITH THE DRAGON RETURNS TO STANLEY PARK JULY 10

July 8, 2022

Vancouver, BC – Following two years of virtual events, S.U.C.C.E.S.S. is excited to announce that the annual Walk with the Dragon event is back in person at Stanley Park this year on Sunday, July 10, 2022. The 37th Annual Walk with the Dragon is our largest community-based fundraising event, which has been held in Vancouver’s scenic Stanley Park since 1986. The event is led by the longest Dragon in North America...

EXPRESS ENTRY: CANADA INVITES SKILLED IMMIGRANTS OVERSEAS FOR FIRST TIME SINCE 2020

July 8, 2022

By CIC News | Canada has invited Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) candidates for the first time since December 2020. Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates were also included in today’s Express Entry draw. This marks the first time since September 2021 that CEC candidates have been included in an Express Entry draw. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited a total of 1,500 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence. The...

22 MAJOR COMPANIES COMMIT TO CREATING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR REFUGEES

July 8, 2022

By Canadian Immigrant News | As Canada welcomes an unrestricted number of refugees from Ukraine and 40,000 refugees from Afghanistan, 22 major companies have committed to creating economic opportunities for these newcomers, through the Tent Coalition of Refugees in Canada. Tent plans to work with some of Canada’s biggest employers to create job opportunities and provide training and other tailored resources to help newcomers better integrate into the economy. This will...

OVERALL JOB VACANCIES IN CANADA CONTINUE TO INCREASE

July 8, 2022

By CIC News | According to Statistics Canada’s latest report on job vacancies, payroll and earnings, employers in Canada were actively seeking to fill about 1 million job positions at the beginning of April, up 2.4% from the previous months and almost 45% from April last year (not seasonally adjusted). Statistics Canada indicated that the increase in April is in large part due to seasonal reasons, as more job become vacant in...

B.C. PROVIDES ‘HARDSHIP ASSISTANCE’ FUNDING FOR DISPLACED UKRAINIAN REFUGEES

July 8, 2022

By Global News Under the federal Canada-Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) program, arriving Ukrainians are eligible for assistance based on need: it can be as much as $935 per month for a single person; $1,770 per month for a family of four; and up to $1,358 per month for a single person with a disability. “British Columbia is helping Ukrainians arriving in our province who are fleeing the invasion of...