With its own set of selection criteria, distinct programs, and the ability to select its skilled workers from abroad— Quebec today holds more power than any other province in terms of its ability to influence its immigration. In 1995 the...
CIC News > Latest News > > > Why does Quebec have its own immigration policy? A province with a unique history and heritage, Quebec has long been a special case in Canadian immigration.With its own set of selection criteria,...
Statistics Canada recently released its report on the education level among Canada’s workforce. Canada ranked first among all G7 nations (including the United States of America, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany, and Japan) in terms of the share of...
CIC News > Latest News > > Newcomers drive quality growth in the Canadian workforce—but are still underutilized Immigrants drive roughly half the growth in qualification among working-age Canadians between 2016 and 2021. Statistics Canada recently released its report on...
Saskatchewan signed a Provincial Nominee Program agreement with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in 1998. The Saskatchewan Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), officially the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP), was created to address provincial economic and labour market needs through...
CIC News > Latest News > > > What is the Saskatchewan Provincial Nominee Program? The province welcomes over 15,000 immigrants per year through its various immigration streams.Saskatchewan signed a Provincial Nominee Program agreement with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada...
In March 2022, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released a public opinion research report surrounding the International Experience Canada (IEC) program. This report compiled the opinions of over 2,500 Canadian youth and over 1,000 Canadian parents (acquired through a...
CIC News > Latest News > > A summary of IRCC’s 2022 International Experience Canada research study IRCC recently conducted a research study gathering opinions on COVID-19, international travel and the IEC program. Read a recap of the key findings...
British Columbia, Quebec, Manitoba, and Prince Edward Island have issued invitations to apply to candidates through provincial immigration programs this week. Most Canadian provinces and territories (except for Quebec and Nunavut) operate their own PNPs. Through these programs, interested candidates...
CIC News > Latest News > > > British Columbia, Quebec, Manitoba, and Prince Edward Island issue invitations for provincial immigration Four provinces issue ITAs in most recent draws. British Columbia, Quebec, Manitoba, and Prince Edward Island have issued invitations...
