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Canada ranked as world’s safest country for travel in 2024

According to a Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection (BHTP) report released in late 2023, Canada is considered the world’s safest country for travellers in 2023-2024. BHTP notes that the overall rankings are based on an average of “all measures from [BHTP’s] State

FAQs around IRCC’s study permit announcement

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) made impactful changes to Canada’s international student program on January 22nd, imposing a new cap on study permit approvals for 2024 and implementing a new provincial attestation letter policy for international students applying for their

Can a province or territory cancel or withdraw my PNP nomination?

While securing a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) nomination can be immensely beneficial for prospective immigrants to Canada, it is also important to remain aware that provinces can cancel or withdraw an applicant’s nomination for a variety of reasons. Operated by 11

How to go from a Canadian study permit to Canadian permanent residence

International students who are studying in Canada can apply for permanent resident status while studying in Canada or after graduating from their study program. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration There are many options for international students in Canada

Why your study or work permit may only be valid for part of your program or employment contract

Considering the importance of permit validity and expiration for all newcomers to Canada, this article will help foreign nationals understand why the permit they receive may not be valid for the full length of their stay in Canada. Many newcomers to

British Columbia, Ontario and Manitoba issue provincial nominations this week

This week, three of Canada’s provinces issued nominations to immigration candidates under their respective Provincial Nomination Programs (PNPs). These programs are run by all provinces in Canada (apart from Quebec and Nunavut) and are a pathway for economic class immigrants to

International students planning to study in Quebec will now need an attestation letter along with a CAQ

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has confirmed that international students looking to study in Quebec will need an attestation letter from the province, along with a Certificat d’Acceptation du Quebec (Quebec Acceptance Certificate, CAQ) to apply for a study permit.

Economists recommend inviting more skilled newcomers to Canada

A recent report released by Desjardins Economic Studies highlights the benefits of welcoming skilled newcomers to Canada. According to the report, “Canada should continue to welcome newcomers who can help fill labour shortages in the construction sector. However, we should also

What you need to know before moving to Alberta

Alberta is one of the bigger provinces in Canada, bordered by British Columbia to the west and Saskatchewan to the east. One of the most unique benefits of Alberta is its prominent outdoor activity lifestyle and natural beauty. Discover if You

Newcomers who came to Canada in second year of COVID-19 pandemic had better median entry wages than pre-pandemic: Statistics Canada

In a new report updating findings from 2022, a Statistics Canada (StatsCan) report released on January 22 reveals that there are many ways in which the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect how new immigrants are integrating when they arrive in Canada.

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