More Canadian Visas Planned Over Next 3 Years
Canada will approve close to one million immigrant applications over a three year period. The Liberal government calls this “the most ambitious immigration levels in recent history.”
Skilled Foreign Workers Needed to Fill Jobs in Atlantic Provinces of Canada
Atlantic Canada is experiencing a challenge filling job openings due to the aging population. Alaina Lockhart, Fundy Royal MP, has put a motion to the House of Commons hoping to create ideas on the challenge. She is hoping to push Parliament to find solutions by boosting immigration and drawing people to the area. According to […]
Canadians Becoming Millionaires on the Rise
Boston Consulting Group (BCG) released a report showing that in the past year substantially more Canadian households have become millionaires. In 2016, there were 485,000 millionaires, up from 385,000 in 2015. These 2016 statistics represent 3.5 percent of all homes in Canada and 32.5 percent of the nation’s combined wealth.
What is the Permanent Resident Card?
As a new Canadian permanent resident, you will receive a Permanent Resident Card as part of the immigration process, which you will need to carry with you as an official form of identification that is also proof of legal permanent resident status in Canada. The Permanent Resident Card may also be required if you travel […]
Immigrant from Nicaragua Happy to Become a Canadian
Duane Omeir immigrated to Canada, becoming a Canadian citizen in September 2017. “It’s the sense of security here, which is a big part,” said Omeir. He went on to tell that in his former country, windows were barred, and at banks, there were no walls separating you and the bank teller. “It is just a […]
More Foreign Students Study in Canada
An increase in international college applications began in 2016 after the United States presidential election. In 2007, 7,380 international students made up the total student population at the University of Toronto. A decade later, that enrollment rose 20% to a total of 17,452 foreign students. This steady incline became a sharp rise after the election […]
Quebec Employment at Highest Level Since 1976
According to Statistics Canada’s latest report, the unemployment rate in Quebec dropped by 1.2% in July 2017 to 5.8%, which is the lowest since 1976. In addition (also in July), Montreal’s jobless rate reached its lowest in over a decade. According to Stefane Marion, chief economist at the National Bank, “That compares to 44,000 in […]
Top Jobs in Canada for 2017
Each year, Canadian Business publishes a list of the best jobs in Canada. This data is gathered from information available through Statistics Canada and Employment & Social Development Canada.
How long does the Canadian immigration process take?
According to Canadian Visa Expert, The amount of time needed for the Canadian immigration process will depend on various factors, such as the criteria for a particular immigration program, how long it takes you to do certain things, the time required for the Canadian government to process your application, etc.
Can my family and I receive healthcare in Canada?
One of the many benefits of being a permanent resident of Canada or a Canadian citizen is receiving free basic healthcare through the Medicare system of the province or territory where you live in Canada.