January 12, 2023

in Immigration News

IRCC considering Express Entry draws based on occupations, and other categories

Recent consultations outline the possibility of targeting Express Entry candidates who have key attributes such as occupation, sector, being a temporary resident, and French language proficiency. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently held consultations with the public and stakeholders to adapt the Express Entry application management system to better target Canada’s economic needs and labour shortages. The […]

January 9, 2023

in ICGCI INSIGHTS

Familiarity Breeds Respect

Since the Government of Canada has announced its widely publicized immigration targets for 2023-2025, a great deal of debate and discussion has taken place regarding Ottawa’s plans and intentions. But before the House of Commons adjourned for its annual Christmas break, Sean Fraser, the federal Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, presented the government’s 2022 Annual […]

January 9, 2023

in ICGCI INSIGHTS

Why is Canada the Dominate Force in Hockey?

It has often been said that hockey is “Canada’s game”, and it is. In large part, that is because we are a northern country and the sport has long been a national staple of our national life and part of our cultural fabric. It doesn’t matter what language we speak or where you live in […]

January 5, 2023

in Immigration News

Canada welcomes 431,645 number of newcomers in 2022

Government reaches target of 431,645 new permanent residents Canada has experienced one of the fastest recoveries from the pandemic, thanks in large part to our approach to immigration. Newcomers enrich our communities, and contribute to our economy by working, creating jobs and supporting local businesses. Recognizing their value, the Government of Canada planned to welcome 431,645 new […]

January 3, 2023

in Immigration News, Work

Comparing the Temporary Foreign Worker Program against the International Mobility Program

Two of the most prominent ways foreign nationals can work in Canada are the Temporary Foreign Worker Program and the International Mobility Program. Read below to understand the key differences between these work permit Canada has more than 100 different options for foreign nationals looking to come to this country. Many of these pathways can […]

January 2, 2023

in Immigration News

Travellers arriving from China, Hong Kong, and Macao must present negative COVID-19 test result: Canadian government

Canada will temporarily require a negative COVID-19 test result for incoming air travellers from the People’s Republic of China. This move comes in response to a recent surge of COVID-19 in the country. Starting January 5, 2023, a new temporary measure will require all inbound air travellers above the age of one to present a negative COVID-19 […]

January 2, 2023

in ICGCI INSIGHTS

Small Town Canada: A Multicultural Haven?

On December 28th, the Globe and Mail published a story by Eric Andrew-Gee. It is a beautiful story – one very typical in Canada and too often take for granted – of new immigrants to Canada. They come to live, love, work. And they often come to invest in and build businesses. Carlos Sodji and […]

January 1, 2023

in Immigration News

Are you already a Canadian citizen?

If you were born abroad to a Canadian citizen, you need proof of citizenship in order to have the benefits of Canadian citizenship. You may be eligible for Canadian citizenship if you were born abroad to a Canadian citizen. Your legal or biological parent must have been a first-generation Canadian at the time of your birth. That […]

December 28, 2022

in ICGCI INSIGHTS

The “Migrant Crisis” is a Global One

Many Canadians often see the world through the prism the US news media, which gives us a distorted picture of the world more broadly. A case in point is immigration, and specifically the “crisis of illegal immigration” along the US-Mexico border. This week, the United States Supreme Court left in place a pandemic-era policy allowing […]

December 28, 2022

in Immigration News

2023: A preview of Canadian immigration

An overview of what we can expect to see in the immigration space over the next year. The most recent census revealed that immigrants now make up their largest-ever share of Canada’s total population (23%), besting a record that had previously been set 100 years ago. Heading into 2023, the Canadian government seems steadfast in its continued […]

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IRCC considering Express Entry draws based on occupations, and other categories

Familiarity Breeds Respect

Why is Canada the Dominate Force in Hockey?

Canada welcomes 431,645 number of newcomers in 2022

Comparing the Temporary Foreign Worker Program against the International Mobility Program

Travellers arriving from China, Hong Kong, and Macao must present negative COVID-19 test result: Canadian government

Small Town Canada: A Multicultural Haven?

Are you already a Canadian citizen?

The “Migrant Crisis” is a Global One

2023: A preview of Canadian immigration

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