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More Canadian immigrants are being hired for jobs that fit their qualifications

A new Statistics Canada (StatsCan) report suggests that overqualification among Canadian immigrants is decreasing. Overqualification describes what occurs when immigrants to Canada are hired for jobs where their education and/or work experience is too advanced for their role. According to a

Three provinces select candidates in latest provincial immigration results

British Columbia, Quebec, and Manitoba have issued invitations to apply for provincial immigration programs this week. British Columbia and Manitoba both issued invitations/ Expressions of Interest in their latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws. All provinces and territories have PNPs to

Canadian and United States border authorities crack down on flagpoling

Canadian and U.S. authorities have limited the number of ports of entry (POEs) that can be used as flagpoling sites. As of May 30th, 2024, only 12 Canada-U.S. border crossings will offer flagpoling services to newcomers. Discover if You Are Eligible

Donald Trump may now be inadmissible to enter Canada

Following a guilty verdict on 34 charges in his hush money case, 45th president of the United States (and current presidential candidate) Donald Trump may now be criminally inadmissible to enter Canada. Trump’s case provides a prominent example that can be

Avoid these common tax-filing mistakes as a self-employed newcomer

Filing your income taxes when self-employed can sometimes be a more complicated and involved process than tax filing as an employee in Canada. For self-employed Canadians, the tax filing process is typically more complex than it may be for traditional employees.

Frequently asked questions about summer jobs for international students in Canada

International students remaining in Canada for the summer may have some questions about finding employment while they wait for the fall semester. International students are only allowed to work in Canada, without a separate work permit, if they have work authorization

How do Express Entry draws in 2024 compare to 2023?

2024 thus far has seen many changes for the Express Entry system. From routine updates with proof of funds requirements, to Immigration Minister Marc Miller’s stated intention to have more “domestic draws” for Express Entry candidates, to significantly higher CRS scores,

Canada Dental Care Plan opens to more Canadian residents

Families in Canada with children under 18 may be eligible for the new Canada Dental Care Plan (CDCP) as of June 1. The CDCP aims to help ease the financial burden of paying for dental care out of pocket for those

Caregivers to be given permanent resident status on arrival under new pilot programs

Canada has announced new, enhanced caregiver pilot programs as the expiry date for Canada’s existing Home Child Care Provider Pilot and the Home Support Worker Pilot approaches. The existing pilot programs are set to expire on June 17. In their place,

Is the Super Visa a good alternative to the PGP?

May 21st marked the reopening of the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). However, this year will also mark the fourth consecutive year of the PGP that Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will select eligible applicants from the 2020 pool. This