The government of Canada has outlined details of the new Global Talent Stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, which, among other initiatives, will establish a two-week standard for processing of work permit applications (and temporary resident visas when applicable) for highly skilled talent. The Global Talent Stream is scheduled to be operational as of…
Improvements to the Express Entry system taking effect tomorrow help support the integration of skilled workers as they build their new life in Canada. This benefits Canada as newcomers are able to more quickly put their skills to use to help strengthen and grow Canada’s economy. Starting on June 6, new points will be awarded…
The latest draw from Canada’s Express Entry pool has seen 543 candidates invited to apply for Canadian permanent residence. In a move that has not yet been seen in the history of the Express Entry system, two groups of candidates were singled out to receive Invitations to Apply (ITAs). In addition, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship…
Experts warn that welcoming more immigrants, refugees must come with enhanced support services Canada is expected to “substantially” boost the number of immigrants it welcomes to the country each year, but experts warn that any increase must be matched with more robust resettlement assistance. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister John McCallum is expected to reveal new…
Immigration Minister John McCallum boosts base target to 300,000 immigrants and refugees The Liberal government is boosting the base number of immigrants allowed into Canada next year to 300,000, to help drive economic growth as the country grapples with an aging demographic. Speaking to reporters after tabling his annual report in Parliament, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister…
New system will reduce wait-times for family reunification, says Refugees and Citizenship Minister John McCallum International students pursuing post-secondary education in Canada are being short-changed by unfriendly policies and laws that make it difficult for them to become Canadian citizens, said Refugees and Citizenship Minister John McCallum. An announcement in the fall will change that…
Largest draw of all time surprises many candidates, coming just six days after the previous draw A total of 2,878 candidates in the Express Entry pool, as well as many of their accompanying family members, are another step on the way to obtaining permanent resident status in Canada after a draw that took place on December…
