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Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot

Updates to the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot

Updates to the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot At a recent press conference, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced an expansion to the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP). The expansion will include the following measures: Expansion of the geographic boundaries; Expansion of job offers that will be available to candidates with specific job backgrounds; Extension […]

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Immigration Remains Crucial to Canada's Labor Market

Immigration Remains Crucial to Canada’s Labor Market

According to a report recently released by Statistics Canada, immigration remains crucial to Canada’s labor market. As reported, the current levels of immigration will not be enough to meet the country’s long-term labor needs due to its aging population. As Canada’s post-pandemic economy improves, exponential labor shortages continue to be a problem. Around 40 percent

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New Immigration Program for Temporary Residents

New Immigration Program for Temporary Residents

Canada is working on a new immigration program for Temporary Residence Visa (TRV) holders. According to Immigration Minister Sean Fraser, the new immigration program will be a permanent option for foreign temporary residence visa holders. It will be similar to the Temporary Residence to Permanent Residence (TR2PR) program that welcomed over 90,000 new immigrants in

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Population Growth in Canadian Cities Due to an Influx of Immigrants

Cities across Canada are engaged in a heated competition to attract more immigrants. Due to their aging populations and low birth rates, cities need more immigrants to keep their economies strong. At the national level, Canada welcomed more than 341,000 immigrants in 2019 or about 0.9 percent of its population. Canada is welcoming more immigrants

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