An update to the Atlantic Immigration Pilot will now allow intermediate-skilled spouses of principal applicants accepted under the program to apply for an open work permit. The change will “provide better quality of life to skilled immigrants and their families who came to Atlantic Canada to work,” Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) said in [...]

A new draw by the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program held May 7 issued 187 invitations to apply for a nomination for Canadian permanent residence to immigration candidates in five Skills Immigration and Express Entry B.C. categories. An unspecified number of Skills Immigration candidates in the Skilled Worker, International Graduate and Entry Level and Semi-Skilled [...]

The Canadian government has issued new invitations to apply for permanent residence to 500 Express Entry candidates in a draw held May 15. Unlike most Express Entry draws, this round of invitations was restricted to candidates in the Federal Skilled Trades Class only. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required for this federal Express Entry draw was 332. Immigration, Refugees and [...]

British Columbia invited 63 Skills Immigration and Express Entry B.C. candidates to apply for a provincial nomination in a new Tech Pilot draw held May 28. The BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP)'s Tech Pilot provides an accelerated pathway to Canadian permanent residence for international tech workers with a one-year, full-time job offer in one of its 29 eligible [...]

British Columbia’s Provincial Nomination Program issued 272 invitations to apply for a provincial nomination for Canadian permanent residence in a draw held on June 4, 2019. The invitations were distributed over five categories of the Skills Immigration and Express Entry British Columbia (EEBC) streams. Invitations went to Skills Immigration candidates in three categories: Skilled Worker, International Graduate, and Entry-Level [...]

British Columbia invited 57 Skills Immigration and Express Entry B.C. candidates to apply for a provincial nomination in a new Tech Pilot draw held June 11. The BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP)'s Tech Pilot provides an accelerated pathway to Canadian permanent residence for international tech workers with a one-year, full-time job offer in one of its 29 eligible [...]

Interim Pathway for Caregivers will also reopen July 8 for 3 months Canada is now accepting applications to its two new caregiver immigration pilots.  The Home Child Care Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot replace the Caring for Children and Caring for People with High Medical Needs pilots and provide eligible caregivers with a pathway to permanent residence once they’ve acquired two [...]

  The Canadian Experiences Fund (CEF) supports communities across Canada as they create and enhance tourism products, facilities and experiences. Delivered through Canada's Regional Development Agencies(RDAs), this two-year Fund helps Canada's tourism sector innovate and grow by providing targeted investments based on regional priorities. Eligible projects and events Investments made through the CEF will focus on [...]

Canada is a world-class tourism destination, offering visitors a rich diversity of experiences, providing Canadians with good middle class jobs and creating a sense of community pride in every region of the country. Tourism in Canada is strong and growing, yet some of its tremendous potential is still untapped. We are known for our soaring [...]