Express Entry Candidates: Have You Updated Your Settlement Funds?

Canada Invites 3,232 Canadian Experience Class Candidates With 2nd Express Entry Draw In 3 Days
2020-02-25 – Express Entry candidates have been told they may need to update the settlement funds in their profiles to remain eligible for Canada immigration. The settlement funds required for Express Entry immigration have been updated for 2020. Certain candidates wishing to immigrate to Canada under Express Entry are required to provide proof of settlement
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Ontario Immigration Issues 7,391 Nominations In 2019

Ontario Opens Application Window For Popular Employer Job Offer Streams
2020-01-14 – Ontario issued a total of 7,391 nominations through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program in 2019, the province has announced. The number includes the OINP’s initial allocation of 6,650, plus the 700 extra places offered by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada in December. It also includes 41 nominations issued to intermediate skilled temporary foreign
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Canada Delays Parents and Grandparents Program With New Intake Process Under Development

Canada Delays Parents and Grandparents Program With New Intake Process Under Development
2019-12-31 – Canada’s federal government has delayed the opening of the intake process for the 2020 Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) says the delay is to allow more time for a new intake process to be developed. Previously, the process was due to open on January 1, 2020. Now
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Parents and Grandparents Program: 2020 Intake Details Expected Soon

Parents and Grandparents Program: 2020 Intake Details Expected Soon
2019-12-16 – Details of the intake process for Canada’s Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) in 2020 will soon be available, according to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The PGP continues to be very popular, with a high demand for sponsorship from Canadian citizens and permanent residents, according to the latest government reportings. Read More
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There’s an Inevitable Headwind Against Entrepreneurship in Canada

As Canada’s population continues to age, immigration will play an increasingly important role in the creation of new businesses but it won’t be the only solution. A recent study released by the Fraser Institute suggests that the demographic shift towards an older population is already dragging down the number of new businesses starting in Canada.
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The Expression of Interest

The Expression of Interest – The Process of Submission by Other Means Some foreign nationals might not be able to submit an expression of interest via the electronic system available (specified in subsection 3 above). This would typically be because they suffer from a physical or a mental disability. In this scenario, the authorities enable
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The Electronic System

The parties concerned would be using an electronic system called the Express Entry System, made available by the Department of Citizenship and Immigration for the: Foreign national to serve the purpose specified in subsection 10.1 (3) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) and, The Minister to serve the purpose specified in subsection 10.2
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The Classes of Foreign Nationals

The Classes of Foreign Nationals Subsection 10.1 (1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) applies to: The federal skilled worker class referred to in subsection 75 (1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR) The Canadian experience class referred to in subsection 87.1 (1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR)
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The Definitions

The definitions given below are applicable to these Ministerial Instructions. English Term French Term Definition Accompanying spouse or common-law partner Époux ou conjoint de fait accompagnant l’étranger Denotes the foreign national’s spouse or common-law partner who is: Accompanying the individual to Canada and, Is not a Canadian Citizen or a permanent resident Act Loi Denotes
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C-51: Anti-Terror bill to be Tweaked as Committee Begins Clause-by-Clause Review

After spending much of last week hearing expert witnesses expound on the pros and cons of the government’s proposed new anti-terror laws, the House public safety committee began clause-by-clause review of the bill on Thursday. The government has already signalled that it intends to have Conservative MPs propose three changes, the most significant of which is removing
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