British Columbia invited new candidates through the BCPNP streams

British Columbia invited new candidates through the BCPNP streams On May 14, 2024, the Government of British Columbia held new invitation draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and issued invitations to apply to skilled candidates in the general draw and to candidates with work experience in healthcare, childcare, veterinary care and construction [...]

The Federal Government drafts legislation to restore the citizenship rights of ‘lost Canadians’

Ottawa is drafting a bill to restore citizenship rights for “lost Canadians,” following an Ontario court ruling against denying citizenship to children born overseas and Canadians born abroad. The proposed bill would mandate a Canadian parent born abroad to show significant ties to Canada and pass citizenship to a child born outside the country. This reverses a […]

Canada excels in the global competition for top talent

According to Policy Options, Canada competes to attract global talent as mobility increases post-pandemic. The World Economic Forum predicts 4% of the world’s population will relocate by 2030. Skilled workers target countries offering a better quality of life, and economies need this talent due to population stagnation. The Global Consulting Group states that 23% of the global […]

Ontario’s PAL allocation favours colleges over universities

Ontario’s PAL allocation heavily favours colleges over universities, securing 84% of the share, leaving universities with only 16%. Seneca College leads with 20,388 allocations, while larger institutions like the University of Toronto and York University receive significantly fewer (around 6,356 and 5,032, respectively). Concerns arise over this approach’s impact on international education trends, with experts like Earl […]

Canada’s Immigration Minister celebrates Citizenship Week

On May 13, 2024, Canada’s Immigration Minister Marc Miller marked the start of Citizenship Week. This week invites reflection on Canadian identity, diversity, rights, and responsibilities, including the significance of Indigenous Peoples’ history and role. The minister will attend citizenship ceremonies nationwide, welcoming new citizens and visiting organizations that assist newcomers. Between April 1, 2023, and March […]

ESDC published new LMIA processing times

On May 14, 2024, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated the processing times for the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications under various streams. Based on statistics from all processing centres, this update provides a view of the current average LMIA processing times. It’s important to note that the processing times have increased for the Seasonal […]

The BCPNP invited business candidates through the Entrepreneur Stream

On May 14, 2024, British Columbia held new draws for business candidates under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). BCPNP invited five candidates in the Base Category of the Entrepreneur Stream, which is designed for experienced business people who want to start a new business or buy an existing business in British Columbia. The […]

International students in Canada struggle to meet labour market demands

Canada’s international student intake does not align with labour market needs, with most focusing on business-related programs. Only a small percentage pursue health sciences, medicine, or trade and vocational programs. This mismatch is blamed on a lack of oversight and contributes to negative economic outcomes. Experts argue that immigration policies focus more on immigrant outcomes and long-term […]