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April 17, 2025MaryNo Comments

Express Entry Canadian Experience Class (CEC) in 2025: A Simple Guide

Canada still remains one of the best places for skilled workers and international graduates looking to build a stable future. If you’re already living and working in Canada on a temporary permit, the Express…

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March 24, 2025April 4, 2025MaryNo Comments

Mark Carney’s Leadership and Immigration Opportunities: What to Expect?

Canada has turned a new page with Mark Carney stepping into the role of Prime Minister. On March 14, 2025, Carney was sworn in. Known for his deep understanding of finance and strong background…

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February 23, 2025March 7, 2025MaryNo Comments

Why the SINP Paused– And What It Means for Applicants

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) has long been a popular pathway for skilled workers and immigrants seeking to build a life in Canada. However, the program has recently hit the brakes on accepting…

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September 18, 2024March 11, 2025adminNo Comments

Spousal/ Common-Law Partner Open Work Permit (SOWP)

Hello everyone! Today, let's talk about some important information about the Spousal or Common-Law Partner Open Work Permit, also known as SOWP. This permit allows the spouse or common-law partner of certain temporary foreign…

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July 1, 2024July 10, 2024adminNo Comments

Celebrating World Canada Day: Home of Pride, Unity, and Independence

Why is it called the Canada Day? Canada Day, celebrated annually on July 1st, marks a significant milestone in the nation’s history—the anniversary of the formation of Canada in 1867. This…

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June 18, 2024June 18, 2024adminNo Comments

Ontario Minimum Wage is Going up

Ontario is set to see an increase in the minimum wage, effective October 1, 2024. Here’s a breakdown: Increase amount: $17.20 per hour, up from $16.55 (a 3.9% increase) Reason for increase: Tied to…

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June 5, 2024June 5, 2024adminNo Comments

Canada introduces New Pilot Programs to aid Caregivers, Families.

Caregivers from abroad play a crucial role in supporting families in Canada. Their dedication positively impacts children, seniors, and persons with disabilities. As the Home Child Care Provider Pilot and the Home Support Worker…

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May 4, 2024May 7, 2024adminNo Comments

New method introduced for application processing times to be Calculated.

The recent announcement by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) marks a significant shift in how processing times are communicated, Calculated and managed for various immigration programs. Moving forward, IRCC will provide anticipated processing…

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April 9, 2024May 4, 2024adminNo Comments

More temporary residents are settling outside of Canada’s major cities

A recent study from the Conference Board of Canada (CoBC) has found that newcomers to Canada are increasingly choosing to settle outside of urban centres. The study used data from 2016 and 2021 to show…

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April 9, 2024May 4, 2024adminNo Comments

Ontario announces distribution of allocation for international study permits in 2024

Most international study permits—96% - will go to public universities and colleges in Ontario while the remainder will be split between "language schools, private universities and other institutions” across the province. In a news release this…

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