Pride Month is celebrated in Canada and worldwide during June, serving as a time to honor and celebrate the 2SLGBTQ+ community while acknowledging the struggles they have faced in achieving equality in both legal and societal contexts. The roots of Pride celebrations in Canada can be traced back to protests against discrimination. According to Women...

Canada’s Tech Talent Strategy, announced by Immigration Minister Sean Fraser on June 27th, aims to attract global tech talent to Canada. The strategy includes several measures to enhance the country’s tech industry and address labor shortages in key tech occupations. These measures encompass the creation of a new innovation stream under the International Mobility Program...

Increase in Applications in Inventory and Backlog Revealed by IRCC Data Newly released data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) highlights a rise in the number of applications in inventory and backlog since April of this year. As of May 31, the total number of applications in inventory across all lines of business reached...

StatCan Study: Characteristics of Non-Permanent Residents in Canada Revealed by 2021 Census On June 20th, Statistics Canada published a study titled “Non-permanent residents in Canada: a portrait of a growing population from the 2021 Census.” The study examines the traits of non-permanent residents based on their reasons for temporary residence in Canada. The study reveals...

Canadian Provinces Extend Invitations to Candidates Through PNP, Aligned with New Express Entry Categories These draws coincided with the introduction of new selection categories for Express Entry candidates by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), which may also include PNP-eligible individuals. IRCC clarified that not all future draws will be limited to the new categories,...

IRCC Reveals Insights and Changes to Express Entry System Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has shared significant updates regarding the future of the Express Entry selection system. Through analyzing past data and recent improvements, IRCC has gained valuable insights and made predictions for the system’s future. In the early stages of Express Entry, 16...

The application processing time is often the longest part of the Canadian immigration process for many applicants. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to request a GCMS note to gain more information about your application. Step 1: Understand What GCMS Notes Are GCMS notes are a type of Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP)...

On May 23rd, 2023, Ali Ehsassi, Member of Parliament for Willowdale, made an announcement regarding the signing of a new Canada-South Korea Youth Mobility Arrangement on behalf of Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Sean Fraser. The objective of this arrangement is to enhance opportunities for youth from both countries to engage in international work...

Recent data from Statistics Canada indicates a slight increase in the cost of buying a home in Canada. The New Housing Price index, released in May, shows that prices rose by 0.1% on average compared to the previous month, marking the first increase since August 2022. Price Changes in May: Out of the CMAs surveyed,...