Beyond the warm weather, the month of June is highly anticipated for a very different reason. IT’S PRIDE! A time to celebrate love, resilience, and diversity for members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and their allies.
June 1, 2023
Beyond the warm weather, the month of June is highly anticipated for a very different reason. IT’S PRIDE! A time to celebrate love, resilience, and diversity for members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and their allies.
Panellists Valerie Kleinman and Emre Esensoy provide you with the latest developments in Canadian immigration.
Early this week, the Government of Canada announced the signing of a new Canada-South Korea Youth Mobility Arrangement to strengthen ties with South Korea.
Canada is a beautiful and diverse country that attracts people from all over the world. From its friendly people and strong economy to its breathtaking natural landscapes, there are plenty of reasons why someone might want to move to Canada. However, immigrating to Canada can be a complex and lengthy process. Here are the top 5 ways to immigrate to Canada.
On May 8th, 2023, the Government of Canada announced the extension of its Agri-Food Pilot. The Government launched this pilot in May 2020 to help temporary foreign workers in the agricultural sector transition to permanent residence. The pilot was scheduled to end on May 14th, 2023. The pilot will now run until May 14th, 2025.
Good news for our healthcare system and for foreign-trained nurses. Provincial governments in Canada are reducing regulatory barriers that prevent foreign-trained medical professionals from practicing in Canada.
On May 10, 2023, the Federal Government introduced a new and revamped design for the Canadian passport.
Nigerian nationals wishing to study in Canada face a number of distinct challenges. Although not unique to Nigerians, there are several factors that contribute to being refused entry to Canada. Based on our experience, these are the top five reasons applicants from Nigeria are refused study permits.
If you’re looking to move to Canada and become a permanent resident, the Express Entry program is an excellent option. The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) is the tool used to assess applicants for Express Entry. The CRS score determines who gets invited to apply for permanent residency.
Panellists Stephen Green and Sonia Sidhu provide you with the latest developments in Canadian immigration.
The Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) allows employers in Canada to hire foreign workers when Canadians or permanent residents are not available. The TFWP involves an employer in Canada making an application to Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)/Service Canada for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). If ESDC/Service Canada determines that the hiring of a foreign worker will have a neutral or positive impact on the Canadian labour market, a positive LMIA may be issued to the employer, which a foreign national can then use in support of their application to work in Canada.
2021 brought about a terrifying change in Afghanistan – the Taliban took over the government. 2022 brought about a terrifying change in the Ukraine – Russia invaded a sovereign nation and demanded that the Ukraine act to placate their demands. Canada attempted to take action on both fronts, but one of the schemes has been much more effective than the other and the clear difference between the two schemes needs to be recognized and criticized.
The Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP) was established to combine refugee resettlement and economic immigration to help skilled refugees immigrate
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program allows the Ontario government to nominate individuals, including foreign workers, international students, business owners, and entrepreneurs, for permanent residence.
The Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship’s recently released 2018 Annual Report to Parliament on Immigration asserts: “Immigration is a