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2,772 Invitations to Apply for Canadian Permanent Residence Issued in September 6 Express Entry Draw

  September 06, 2017

A total of 2,772 candidates have been issued an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in the Express Entry draw which took place on September 6.

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Twenty-Seven Candidates Invited to Apply to Manitoba Business Stream

  September 04, 2017

The government of Manitoba issued 27 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) on September 1 under the Manitoba Business Stream (MPNP-B), part of the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). Candidates invited to apply for immigration to Manitoba on this occasion had between 90 and 100 points under the unique MPNP-B points grid.

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Canada Invests in New Student Work-Integrated Learning Program

  August 30, 2017

The government of Canada is investing in a new student work-integrated learning program to help post-secondary students in science, technology, engineering, math (STEM) and business programs gain work experience and be better prepared for jobs in high-demand fields.

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Ottawa Makes it Easier for Francophones to Work Outside Quebec

  August 28, 2017

A change in the eligibility requirements for the Mobilité Francophone stream of the International Mobility Program will allow Canadian employers outside the province of Quebec to hire French-speaking workers more easily than before.

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Points Requirement Decreases for Workers and Graduates in Latest BC Immigration Draw

  August 24, 2017

The number of points required by candidates to apply for a provincial nomination under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) has decreased across all categories managed under BC's unique Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS).

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August 23 Express Entry Draw Invites 3,035 Candidates With a Minimum CRS Score of 434

  August 24, 2017

A total of 3,035 candidates have been issued an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in the Express Entry draw which took place on August 23.

The latest draw saw a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score requirement of 434. Therefore, candidates in the Express Entry pool with a score of 434 or above at the time of the draw are now in a position to apply for Canadian permanent resident status. Read more

Three Canadian Cities Among Most Livable in the World

  August 17, 2017

Vancouver, Toronto, and Calgary are among the top five most livable cities in the world, according to The Economist magazine's Global Livability Report for 2017. The report ranks 140 cities based on their quality of life across five categories: stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education, and infrastructure.

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Agriculture and Construction Workers Can Transition to Permanent Residence Through New Ontario Immigration Stream

  August 17, 2017

Certain workers in the agriculture and construction sectors who have work experience in Ontario may be eligible for permanent resident status following the launch of the the Employer Job Offer In-Demand Skills Stream in Ontario.

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Manitoba Invites Skilled Workers to Apply for Provincial Nomination in August 15 Draw

  August 16, 2017

The province of Manitoba has invited a total of 443 skilled workers to settle in the province as permanent residents in a draw that took place on August 15. These candidates, plus their family members, are now in a position to apply for immigration to Manitoba through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP).

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Manitoba Invites Skilled Workers to Apply for Provincial Nomination in August 15 Draw

  August 16, 2017

The province of Manitoba has invited a total of 443 skilled workers to settle in the province as permanent residents in a draw that took place on August 15. These candidates, plus their family members, are now in a position to apply for immigration to Manitoba through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP).

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