March 1, 2023

in Immigration News, Work

IRCC extends policy that allows visitors to obtain work permits if they have valid job offers

This policy will remain in effect until February 28, 2025 Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that any foreign national who receives a job offer while in Canada will be able to apply for, and receive, a work permit. This is an extension of the COVID-19-era temporary public policy that was set to expire today. To […]

February 27, 2023

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How is Quebec Different than Elsewhere in Canada?

Quebec is a province located in eastern Canada that is known for its unique culture, language, and history. Despite being part of the larger Canadian federation, Quebec stands out from the other provinces in many ways. This essay will explore some of the reasons why Quebec is so different than elsewhere in Canada. One of […]

February 21, 2023

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Strong Job Growth in Canada

Last Friday, Statistics Canada reported the labour market added 150,000 positions in January after a gain of roughly 69,000 jobs in December. That is a huge increase as financial analysts were expecting an increase of 15,000 jobs. The national unemployment rate held steady at 5 per cent. As the Globe and Mail reported, the recent […]

February 13, 2023

in Immigration News, Super Visa

IRCC allows Super Visa applicants to pay for medical insurance in monthly instalments

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced changes to how Super Visa applicants can pay for their medical insurance. In order to be eligible for the Super Visa, the applicant must have private medical insurance that meets all the following criteria: While applicants have previously been allowed to pay for insurance in monthly instalments, IRCC announced […]

February 7, 2023

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A Perspective on America

Although different countries and systems, there are nevertheless many similarities between Canada and the United States. For example, while our respective economies are different, many of the core indicators mirror each other such as the labour market. We see that picture in the immigrants who come to Canada and the U.S. In both countries, they […]

February 3, 2023

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No Regime Change in Sight for Iran

Four months after a nationwide uprising erupted in Iran, a lethal crackdown and an ailing economy have quieted antigovernment street demonstrations. Students still occasionally gather at universities and high schools, and others shout slogans from city rooftops and balconies. But organized protests have largely tapered off. Those still willing to demonstrate gather in small groups, scattered […]

January 31, 2023

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“Mixed Reviews” on Immigration Targets?

On Thursday, The Canadian Press reported on the “mixed reviews” from some “policy experts” on Canada’s aggressive new immigration targets for 2023-2025. They said that some are “worried” about potential effects on health care, housing and the labour market. But the evidence shows that the health care, housing and labour market are all in need […]

January 23, 2023

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Government Considering Bold Action to Reduce Backlog

Last week, the Globe and Mail reported that it had reviewed a “policy memo” from the federal government that says it is considering extraordinary measures to reduce its backlog of immigration applications, including waiving eligibility requirements for nearly half a million visitor visas. The newspaper said that this is “draft document” dated December 2022. The […]

January 19, 2023

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Canada Doing Better than Most in the Challenging Post-Pandemic Economy

This week Statistics Canada reported on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The CPI comprises hundreds of goods and services that people buy – everything from eggs and electricity to car rentals and cannabis. The government tracks the prices of all those items, then generates a final number. Generally speaking, when people refer to the inflation […]

January 18, 2023

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The (Sometimes) Hidden Barriers to Immigration

How many times have we experienced situations where we get in a cab and start a conversation with the driver. Often, they have an accent and are obviously immigrants. We asked them where they’re from, why they came to Canada, and where they went to school. How many times have we heard “I am an […]

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IRCC extends policy that allows visitors to obtain work permits if they have valid job offers

How is Quebec Different than Elsewhere in Canada?

Strong Job Growth in Canada

IRCC allows Super Visa applicants to pay for medical insurance in monthly instalments

A Perspective on America

No Regime Change in Sight for Iran

“Mixed Reviews” on Immigration Targets?

Government Considering Bold Action to Reduce Backlog

Canada Doing Better than Most in the Challenging Post-Pandemic Economy

The (Sometimes) Hidden Barriers to Immigration

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