As a newcomer, understanding Canadian credit cards is a way to start building your financial future here. In this article, we'll offer tips to help you use them wisely.What is a Credit Card and How Does it Work?A credit card...
For many foreign nationals seeking Canadian permanent residency (PR), the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) may be the most suitable pathway.As of the time of writing, the federal Express Entry system has 236,909 profiles, and the most recent CRS cut-offs for...
The city of Timmins has published its list of priority occupations and sectors for two new pathways to Canadian permanent residence.Timmins is a community located in Northern Ontario. It is one of the few communities that is participating in both...
Over the past few months, several provinces have transitioned to new systems for selecting nominees for permanent residence (PR).Prior to these changes, many provincial nominee programs (PNPs) had streams—typically requiring job offers—for which eligible foreign nationals could apply directly to...
At midnight on March 31, 2025, the right of citizenship fee for adults was increased.Permanent residents who have applied—or will apply—for Canadian citizenship on or after this date will now be subject to the new fee of $119.75.Those who have...
In some cases, foreign nationals seeking permanent residence through Canada’s Express Entry system can gain foreign and in-Canada work experience at the same time, giving them additional CRS points and increasing their chances of gaining PR.Pursuing this method can allow...
This week Manitoba invited more foreign skilled workers to apply for provincial nominations. Candidates were invited under a strategic recruitment initiative for their professional experience in in-demand occupations required by Manitoba’s labour market. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs...
Thinking about a career as a teacher in Canada? If so, there are specific requirements you need to meet before you land your dream job. Teaching in Canada is a regulated profession. That means that you must get certified in...
The federal government has released its quarterly list of census metropolitan areas (CMAs) where low-wage Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) will not be processed. In August 2024, it was announced that the government would stop processing LMIA applications under the...
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has raised application fees for their worker streams to $1,500. The new fees were announced on April 1, 2025. Prior to this change, the fee was $840. Only those who submit an application or...
