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Nova Scotia Minimum Wage to Rise to $15.20 on April 1, 2024
Nova Scotia's minimum wage is set to increase to $15.20 per hour on April 1, 2024. The adjustment follows the formula recommended by the Minimum Wage Review Committee and accepted by the government. This approach considers the national consumer price… Read more
Canada’s New Requirements For International Students
Canada is a premier choice for international students due to its top-notch educational institutions, inclusive society, and prospects for post-graduation work or permanent immigration. Despite the positive contributions of international students to campuses and innovation, they need help securing adequate… Read more
Refugees Are More Likely To File Taxes Than Skilled Workers
A recent study conducted by Statistics Canada reveals that contrary to expectations, skilled workers are less likely to submit tax returns in their first year after landing than refugees arriving in Canada. The study provides an overview of tax-filing patterns… Read more
How Does IRCC Choose When to Hold Express Entry Draws?
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Express Entry draws followed a relatively predictable schedule. Typically held every two weeks on Wednesdays, these draws featured over 3,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence, with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-offs of around 470… Read more
Express Entry ITA Most Likely Invitations in 2023
New information from the Government of Canada offers a more comprehensive insight into the human capital characteristics of individuals who were extended an Express Entry invitation from January to September 2023. Within this timeframe, Canada issued 53,455 Invitations to Apply… Read more
Canada Immigration Levels Plan 2024-2026: Details Here
Canada has unveiled its Immigration Levels Plan for the years 2024-2026. The immigration goals for Canada will remain consistent with the current objectives. For the year 2024, the nation aims to admit 485,000 new immigrants. In 2025 and 2026, Canada… Read more
Does My Work Experience Impact My CRS Score In Express Entry?
If you are an applicant for Canadian immigration through one of the three programs within the Express Entry system, it's crucial to understand the factors that affect your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. The NOC 2021 code corresponding to a… Read more
India To Resume Some Visa Services In Canada
Visa services for Canadians in India are set to resume on Thursday, following a month-long suspension starting on September 21. Although the decision was made despite ongoing challenges in conducting normal diplomatic functions, the High Commission in Canada announced the… Read more
Canada's Immigration Minister Says India Visa Processing Will Slow The ongoing diplomatic tensions between Canada and India are expected to slow visa processing for Indian individuals intending to travel to Canada. Canada's Immigration Minister Marc Miller confirmed this during a… Read more
Canada’s Parents and Grandparents 2023 Lottery Starts
The 2023 lottery for the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) commences. From October 10 to October 23, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will issue invitations to apply to 24,200 interested potential sponsors. These invitations will be randomly selected from… Read more