New Canadian Immigrants: Check Your Health Coverage Entitlement Before You Arrive

New Canadian Immigrants: Check Your Health Coverage Entitlement Before You Arrive
December 2, 2018 – New immigrants to Canada are being advised to be aware of what health coverage they need before they arrive. While Canada has an established public health care system, certain provinces impose a waiting period for new permanent residents, while work permit and study permit holders are also treated differently. Experts say
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Thousands More International Students Becoming Canadians

Increase in International Students Becoming Canadian Permanent Residents
November 26, 2018 – Canada has seen an increase in the number of international students transitioning to permanent residence. More than 1,000 more former Study Permit holders became permanent residents in 2017 compared to 2016. Federal government figures show more than 9,400 former students became permanent residents in 2017, compared with 8,250 in 2016.  
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Extensions to Letters of Acceptance for Study Permit Applications

Operational Bulletin 546 – August 28, 2013 Extensions to Letters of Acceptance for Study Permit Applications Issue Officers would not issue study permits unless the applicant provides written documentation from the educational institution concerned. The documentation must state that the educational institution has accepted the applicant’s application for studying there. Subsection 219 (1) of the
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How Quebec Could Prevent University Grads from Leaving

Quebec has a great record when it comes to finding new ways of doing things. However, one sector that continues to search for a solution is Quebec’s higher education system – the prime question for many people in the previous election, some 19 months back. This time though, it has been conspicuous by its absence.
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