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The municipal government of Thunder Bay has announced eligible occupations to receive permanent residence (PR) on arrival through its participation in the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). Under the RCIP, a foreign national must have a job offer from a designated employer in a participating community in order to apply for permanent residence. Assess your … Read more
North Okanagan-Shuswap has published its list of priority sectors and occupations for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). The priority sectors are Health; Education, Law and Social, and Community and Government Services; Sales and Service; Trades and Transport; and Manufacturing and Utilities Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration North Okanagan-Shuswap’s eligible occupations for … Read more
The Liberal Party of Canada has won the 2025 federal election. The Liberal Party is expected to form a minority government. Join the Angus Reid Forum and get $5 in points! As leader of the Liberal Party, Mark Carney is expected to be invited by the Governor General to assume the role of Prime Minister … Read more
North Bay has published its list of priority sectors and occupations under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). The RCIP is a pathway to permanent residence for workers with job offers from designated employers in participating rural communities in Canada. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Priority Sectors Each participating community has been … Read more
The backlog of Express Entry PNP applications in the immigration department’s inventory has surged, even as the overall backlog has continued to decrease in line with the trend in recent months. The total number of applications in the department’s backlog was 779,900, as of March 31, 2025, according to the most recently published data, released … Read more
For foreign nationals seeking to immigrate to Canada, correctly claiming work experience can make or break their chances of getting Canadian permanent residency. Work experience is necessary to qualify for many PR pathways, and both Canadian and foreign work experience factor into scoring under the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) for Express Entry candidates. In this … Read more
Thunder Bay, a city in northwestern Ontario, has published its list of designated employers under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). The RCIP is an employer-focused pathway to permanent residency (PR). That means foreign nationals are only eligible if they have a job offer from a designated employer within the community. Assess your eligibility for … Read more
Last Updated On 3 May 2025, 9:35 AM EDT (Toronto Time) The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is delivering five key CRA benefit payments to help Ontario residents, newcomers, and temporary residents cover living costs, family expenses, and more. From the Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) to the Canada Carbon Rebate (CCR) for late tax filers, these … Read more
Last Updated On 3 May 2025, 7:24 PM EDT (Toronto Time) In the week ending May 2, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 1,914 work permit invitations to IEC 2025 candidates, bringing the annual total to 65,267. The International Experience Canada (IEC) program is your ticket to living, working, and exploring the breathtaking … Read more
Last Updated On 4 May 2025, 8:39 AM EDT (Toronto Time) Get ready for a financial lift! The Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) is set to deliver its next payment on May 9, 2025, providing essential support to countless Ontario residents. This tax-free program is a beacon of relief for low- and moderate-income households grappling with … Read more
