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November 23, 2024

Canada-US to change border crossing hours at multiple ports of entry in 2025

The service hours for 35 land ports of entry across the Canada-US border will change starting 12.01 am local time on January 6, 2025.Travellers who frequently cross the Canada-U.S. border by road will have shorter windows during which they can...

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November 22, 2024

New Brunswick pauses several permanent residence pathways

New Brunswick has paused some of its immigration streams as candidate allocations for the year have been met.As of November 15, the following pathways have been temporarily suspended:The New Brunswick Atlantic Immigration Program; The New Brunswick Private Career College Graduate...

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November 22, 2024

Free tools and resources for your immigration journey

Newcomers can access free, web-based tools to help with every stage of the Canadian immigration process.The following article will break down some of these key tools throughout the three stages of the immigration process:Considering Canada; Applying to Immigration Refugees and...

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November 21, 2024

Canada vs. Australia: Which country is the best choice for international students seeking immigration?

If you’re looking to study overseas with the intention of immigrating after your studies, you might be considering Canada and Australia as potential destinations.Over the course of 2024, both Canada and Australia have announced sweeping changes to their immigration systems.Discover...

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November 21, 2024

CRA to hold webinar for international students

On November 27 the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) will hold a free webinar for international students on tax credits and benefits that may be accessible to them.Knowing how to file tax returns can be greatly beneficial for international students in...

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November 20, 2024

Manitoba announces new pilot pathway to permanent residency

On Friday, November 15, the Manitoba government announced a three-year pilot to address labour market shortages in the rural west-central region.The West Central Immigration Initiative pilot will see the province collaborate with seven rural municipalities and Gambler First Nation.Discover if...

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November 20, 2024

Useful Information for Newcomers: Renting vs Buying in Canada

For newcomers to Canada, finding a place to live may be a top priority.With many housing options available, it can be hard to choose between renting and buying and you might wonder whether a short-term or long-term solution is better...

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November 20, 2024

How the Canadian government supports newcomers with Canada Connects

The Canadian federal government has invested in programs to help newcomers settle and thrive in Canada.Eligible newcomers can take advantage of Canada Connects—a service that provides them with a local mentor—to make their transition to life in Canada quicker and...

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November 19, 2024

Your guide to Ontario’s paid days off in 2025: public holidays and long weekends

For most employees in Canada, the statutory (legally-mandated) holidays they receive will depend on their province or territory of residence.Federally-regulated employers, which include the federal government and employers in certain sectors, must follow the federal holiday calendar, while all other...

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November 19, 2024

IRCC to update application fees on December 1

On December 1 application and processing fees for several types of visitor, worker, and student applications to Canada will increase.Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will increase fees for multiple applications for temporary residents seeking to extend their status or...

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