Key Takeaways: 1. British Columbia will add 1 million jobs by 2033, a 33% increase in its current workforce. 2. 46% of new job seekers in British Columbia will become new immigrants. Further, the number will increase to 470,000…
On December 11, 2023, the government of Australia unveiled a new Migration Strategy, outlining significant changes to the country’s immigration system. . The new strategy is described as the “biggest reforms to migration in a generation”. It aims to address…
Highlights 1️⃣ IRCC held its 274th Express Entry draw on December 08. 2️⃣ 5,900 STEM professionals across 24 occupations qualifying under the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Canada Experience Class, or Federal Skilled Trade Progam received ITAs for Canada PR. 3️⃣…
Cost-of-living requirement for international students in Canada The latest news for international students in Canada is Effective from January 1, 2024, the minimum cost-of-living requirement for international students applying for a Canadian study permit will be doubled to CAD 20,635.…
Highlights 1. IRCC held its thirteenth category-based Express Entry draw on December 07. 2. This category-based draw also marks the 273th Express Entry draw since 2015. 3. 1000 registered foreign nationals with strong French-speaking abilities received ITAs for Canada…
Highlights 1️⃣ IRCC resumes the Canada Express Entry draw after a temporary pause since October 26. 2️⃣ December 06 draw marks the 272nd Express Entry draw since 2015. 3️⃣ Some 4,750 Express Entry profiles qualifying for FSWP, FSTP, CEC, and…
Alberta Healthcare Reforms – The provincial government of Alberta announced plans to restructure the Alberta Health Services (AHS) from next year. The new model, slated to take effect in 2024, will divide AHS into four regional health authorities and enhance…
The Ontario government is taking action to address the labor shortage of early childhood educators (ECEs) by raising their wages. The minimum wage for ECEs in most licensed child-care centers will increase to $23.86 per hour next year, up from…
The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) has announced that it is adding 279 new occupations to its Existing Work Permit stream, effective immediately. This means that temporary foreign workers in these occupations will now be eligible to apply for permanent…
