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Amazon is on a tech worker hiring blitz in Canada in a move largely anticipated by experts who predicted earlier this year that Ottawa’s progressive immigration policies were likely going to lure American tech giants north. Venture capitalist Chris Albinson, the incoming CEO of Communitech, saw the writing on the wall in May and warned
Canada immigration numbers dropped off slightly in April, with 21,105 new permanent resident arrivals, although it remained the fourth-highest monthly total since COVID-19 travel restrictions were imposed. The latest federal government figures show Canada welcomed 91,580 newcomers in the first four months of the year, compared to just over 73,240 in 2020 – a solid
The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score dropped again as Canada conducted a new Express Entry draw, issuing 6,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to Canadian Experience Class candidates. The June 10 draw featured a minimum CRS of 368 points, 12 points lower than the previous CEC draw and the second-lowest of all time for a
With the summer tourism season now here and vaccination rates in Canada and the United States rising – and new daily cases of COVID-19 falling – there is a growing hope the border between the two countries will once again open and allow a more normal flow of Canadians and Americans travelling back and forth.
Canada has announced plans to end the mandatory 14-day quarantine for fully vaccinated citizens and permanent residents returning from abroad. In an announcement Wednesday, Health Minister Patty Hajdu said negative COVID-19 tests would still be required. The easing of restrictions is set to begin in early July, although only if cases continue to drop and
Canada is opening the door to immigration even wider for Hong Kongers – many of whom are adversely affected by China’s anti-democracy crackdown – by opening two new pathways to permanent residency. “With young Hong Kongers casting their eyes abroad, we want them to choose Canada,” said Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino in a statement this
Canada has conducted its largest-ever Express Entry draw aimed at Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates, issuing 940 Invitations to Apply (ITAs). The June 9 draw featured a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score of 711 points, two points lower than the previous draw and the lowest of 2021 for a PNP draw. IRCC has now issued
Alberta immigration has conducted a new Express Entry draw, issuing invitations to 191 candidates. The June 5 Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program draw saw candidates required Comprehensive Ranking System scores as low as 300. Important requirements for the Alberta Express Entry stream are that candidates have stated an interest in immigrating permanently to the province, and
British Columbia immigration has conducted two new draws, issuing invitations to a total of 373 candidates through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program. The June 8 draws featured a general draw, and a second draw targeting two NOC codes: 0621 for Retail and Wholesale Trade Managers and 0631 for Restaurant and Food Service Managers. In
Manitoba immigration has issued 142 Letters of Advice to Apply to skilled workers and international graduates in the latest draw through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program. The June 7 draw saw LAAs issued through three MPNP streams. Skilled Workers in Manitoba received 95 LAAs, with the lowest ranked candidates scoring 375 points. International Education Stream
