Regulated by the federal government, Canada’s banking system is considered among the world’s safest and most stable. However, immigrants and refugees can sometimes find themselves being taken advantage of by fringe financial services in Canada like payday loan companies, cheque-cashing outlets,...
CIC News > Latest News > > > Want to protect your money as an immigrant or refugee to Canada? Avoid these fringe banking mistakes Windmill Microlending, a Canadian charity focusing exclusively on helping skilled immigrants and refugees pay for...
Canada hopes to welcome 82,000 new permanent residents to Canada per year under Spousal Partner and children sponsorship programs. However, it can take over a year for Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to process an application under this program....
CIC News > Latest News > > Exploring the benefits of a spousal open work permit A Spousal Open Work Permit allows your partner to work in Canada while waiting for a decision from IRCC. Canada hopes to welcome 82,000...
According to Canada’s latest Immigration Levels Plan for 2023-2025, the country hopes to welcome a record-breaking number of immigrants over the next three years, with annual targets set at no less than 465,000 and a milestone goal of 500,000 new...
CIC News > Latest News > > Will Canada be able to house all the immigrants it hopes to welcome by 2025? Housing is a major part of leading a comfortable life. Canada is facing a crucial challenge with developing...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) requires that all foreign language documents submitted in support of applications for immigration and citizenship must be accompanied by an official translation in English or French. The translation of these documents must also be...
CIC News > Latest News > > Understanding the importance of submitting translated documents with an immigration application IRCC requires that all supporting documents provided with an immigration application be submitted in English or French.Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)...
As of 2021, “people who were, or had ever been, a landed immigrant or permanent resident in Canada” — grouped together for simplicity as “immigrants” — represent 23% of this country’s total population, the highest proportion recorded since Confederation in...
CIC News > Latest News > > Why is Canada accepting so many immigrants? Canada requires increased immigration to offset labour shortages created by an aging population and low birth rate. Explore what’s happening with the Canadian labour market and...
