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...
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...
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) have issued invitations to apply (ITAs) in the most recent Express Entry draw.The department issued 3,000 ITAs in a healthcare category-based selection draw.Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 463 to...
International students in Canada have several opportunities to save money on goods and services in the country.There are many discounts and offers aimed at international students, encompassing everyday goods such as groceries and school supplies, mobile phone and internet plans,...
British Columbia and Alberta have issued invitations to apply to candidates for provincial nomination, and Alberta has published processing times updates for its immigration programs.Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programsBritish Columbia invitationsThe British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP)...
A recent survey by the Angus Reid Institute has revealed that Quebec is the happiest province in Canada.The non-profit conducted an online survey from July 31 to August 2, 2024, among a randomized sample of 1,609 Canadians over 18.Angus Reid...
International students in Canada can now work up to 24 hours per week off-campus while their classes are in session.Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Marc Miller confirmed that the new regulations have taken effect as of November...
Are you a newcomer looking to advance your career or pursue higher education in Canada?CanadaVisa and special guest World Education Services (WES) present a comprehensive webinar: Empowering Newcomer Success: Navigating Canada’s Job Market and Higher Education with WES Credential Evaluations...
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada’s backlog has been steadily increasing over the last few months.According to the latest data released on November 4, there were 1,097,000 applications in the backlog as of September 30, 2024. That is an increase of...
Having been charged or convicted of a crime can make you criminally inadmissible to Canada if you are not a Canadian citizen.If you seek entry at a Canadian border when you are criminally inadmissible without having the appropriate documentation at...
