Manitoba sent out 104 invitations to apply for permanent residency under the Skilled Workers Overseas category on Friday, March 8, 2024.
Profiles with a CRS score of 614 or higher were considered in this round of invitation.
Out of the invited candidates, only 20 had a valid Express Entry profile along with a job seeker validation code.
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Canada’s Immigration Minister, Marc Miller, on Wednesday March 6, 2024, announced new Canada immigration pilots for rural and francophone minority communities. This Rural Community Immigration Pilot will be fully in effect by fall 2024.
The immigration minister also stated the importance of the RNIP (Rural Northern Immigration Pilot) and its success.
As of the end of January, the minister emphasized that 5,158 newcomers obtained permanent residency through this pathway, with approximately 87% of respondents from surveys indicating that they remained in these communities.
IRCC is working towards adding more communities to be included in this program with the goal to guarantee that programs that alleviate labour shortages and assist local businesses in finding the labour they require will still be available in rural regions.
The programs will offer pathways to permanent residence for new comers who would want to settle down in these rural communities permanently and are also able to meet their urgent labour shortages. The francophone program also aims to ensure the development of francophone minority towns and increase the number of French speaking immigrants settling in these communities outside of Quebec.
The IRCC will commence the community application process this spring for the communities participating in the pilots. Further details will be provided in the months ahead.
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On Tuesday, March 5, 2024, British Columbia invited 155 candidates for permanent residency in targeted rounds of invitation.
Profiles under the 35 tech occupations, 25 construction-related occupations, early childhood educators, 39 healthcare-related occupations in both the Express Entry and the BC PNP Skills Immigration stream as well as the Entry Level and Semi-Skilled streams were considered in this round.
See below latest BC PNP Draw
Date
Draw type
Stream
Minimum
Score
Number of invitations
March 5, 2024
General
Skilled Worker
126
54
Skilled Worker
– EEBC option
126
International Graduate
126
International Graduate – EEBC option
126
Entry Level and
Semi-Skilled
99
Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202)
Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)
70
32
Targeting 25 Construction occupations
80
30
Targeting 39 Healthcare occupations
70
39
Veterinary care
70
See below full list of Construction Occupations:
22114 Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists
72102 Sheet metal workers
72103 Boilermakers
72104: Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters
72105 Ironworkers
72106: Welders and related machine operators
72200 Electricians (except industrial and power system)
72201: Industrial electricians
72300 Plumbers
72301: Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers
72302 Gas fitters
72310 Carpenters
72311 Cabinetmakers
72320 Bricklayers
72400: Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
72401: Heavy-duty equipment mechanics
72402: Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics
72,500 Crane operators
73100 Concrete finishers
73101 Tilesetters
73102: Plasterers, drywall installers, finishers and lathers
73110 Roofers and shinglers
73111 Glaziers
73112: Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)
73113 Floor covering installers
See below full list of eligible Healthcare-related Occupations
30010 Managers in health care
31100 Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine
31101 Specialists in surgery
31102 General practitioners and family physicians
31110 Dentists
31112 Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
31120 Pharmacists
31121 Dietitians and nutritionists
31200 Psychologists
31201 Chiropractors
31202 Physiotherapists
31203: Occupational therapists
31204 Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment
31209 Other professional occupations in health: diagnosing and treating
31300 Nursing coordinators and supervisors
31301 Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
31302 Nurse practitioners
31303 Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals
32101: Licensed practical nurses
32102 Paramedical occupations
32103 Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
32109 Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment
32110 Denturists
32111 Dental hygienists and dental therapists
32112: Dental technologists and technicians
32120 Medical laboratory technologists
32121 Medical radiation technologists
32122 Medical sonographers
32123 Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists
32124 Pharmacy technicians
32129 Other medical technologists and technicians
32200 Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists
33100 Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants
33101 Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations
33102 Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
33103 Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants
41300 Social workers
41301 Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies
42201: Social and community service workers
See below full list of eligible Tech Occupations
10030 Telecommunication carriers managers
20012 Computer and information systems managers
21100: Physicists and astronomers
21210 Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries
21211 Data scientists
21220 Cybersecurity specialists
21221 Business systems specialists
21222 Information systems specialists
21223 Database analysts and data administrators
21230 Computer systems developers and programmers
21231: Software engineers and designers
21232: Software developers and programmers
21233 Web designers
21234 Web developers and programmers
21300 Civil engineers
21301 Mechanical engineers
21310: Electrical and electronics engineers
21311 Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
21320 Chemical engineers
21399 Other professional engineers
22110: Biological technologists and technicians
22220 Computer network and web technicians
22221: User support technicians
22222 Information systems testing technicians
22310 Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians
22312: Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics
50011 Managers: publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts
51111 Authors and writers (except technical)
51112 Technical writers
51120 Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations
52119 Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts
52112 Broadcast technicians
52113: Audio and video recording technicians
52120: Graphic designers and illustrators
53111 Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators
The processing timeframe for the BC PNP Skills Immigration and post-nominations requests remains 3 months respectively. Processing only commences when applications are completed and submitted.
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The requirements for Alberta Tourism and Hospitality stream has been released.
This immigration stream targets most occupations classified under TEER 4 and 5 of the National Occupation Classification (NOC).
To qualify for this stream, candidates must have language proficiency in either English or French of only CLB level 4 which is equivalent to the popular IELTS test of 4.5 bands in listening, 4 in speaking and writing, and 3.5 in reading.
See below requirements for the Alberta Tourism and Hospitality Stream:
1. Candidates must have a minimum of high school education in Canada or must have completed a high school education outside Canada that has been certified by the Education Credential Assessment (ECA).
Tradespeople with a valid Alberta Qualification Certificate or a trade certificate recognized by Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT) are also eligible.
2. When submitting application and when it’s being evaluated by AAIP, candidates must have a valid job with an eligible employer in the tourism and hospitality sector as well as reside and work in Alberta. Candidates must also possess a current work permit issued in line with a favourable Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) for a job that qualifies.
3. To be eligible to apply, candidate must have worked full-time (30 hours per week);
in one of the qualified occupations for at least six consecutive months,
or
a minimum of 780 hours with an authorized employer in the tourism and hospitality industry.
Additionally, the experience at work:
must have been for the same company as the one you are currently working for in Alberta;
ought to have been paid;
if completed in Alberta or Canada, must have received approval from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada with a valid temporary residency status.
4. To be eligible, candidate must have a legitimate full-time work offer or employment contract in an eligible occupation and for the same Albertan company as your current job, also the necessary 780 hours of work experience over the course of six consecutive months.
Your eligible Albertan employer must also sign your job offer, stating that it meets the following requirements:
continuous, paid work under an employer-employee relationship
full-time work, defined as a minimum of 30 hours per week
employment for 12 months or more
Wages and benefits must meet or exceed the requirements set out in your Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)
OR
meet or exceed the lowest starting wage for your occupation across all industries in Alberta as set out on the Alis website.
See below List of Eligible Occupations for Alberta Tourism and Hospitality Stream
Occupation
Noc Code
TEER Category
Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport, and fitness
54100
4
Restaurant and food service managers
60030
0
Accommodation service managers
60031
0
Food service supervisors
62020
2
Chefs
62200
2
Cooks
63200
3
Maîtres d’hôtel and hosts/hostesses
64300
4
Bartenders
64301
4
Hotel front desk clerks
64314
4
Tour and travel guides
64320
4
Outdoor sports and recreational guides
64322
4
Food and beverage servers
65200
5
Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations
65201
5
Support occupations in accommodation, travel, and facilities set-up services
65210
5
Light-duty cleaners
65310
5
Specialized cleaners
65311
5
Janitors, caretakers, and heavy-duty cleaners
65312
5
Dry cleaning, laundry, and related occupations
65320
5
See Below Eligible Sector Association
The Albertan employer must be a member of one of these approved sector associations.
Sector association
Sector
Alberta Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA)
Accommodations
Alberta Bed and Breakfast Association (ABBA)
Accommodations
Restaurants Canada
Food and Beverage
Indigenous Tourism Alberta
Indigenous Tourism
Canadian Association of Tour Operators (CATO)
Recreation and Entertainment
Canada West Ski Areas Association (CWSAA)
Recreation and Entertainment
Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG)
Recreation and Entertainment
Alberta Golf Association
Recreation and Entertainment
Convention Centres Canada (CCC)
Meetings, Conventions, and Incentive Tourism
Tourism Industry Association of Alberta (TIAA)
Tourism and Hospitality
Alberta Hospitality Association
Tourism and Hospitality
Tourism HR Canada
Tourism and Hospitality
Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC)
Tourism and Hospitality
See below Eligible Industries and Worker’s Compensation Board (WCB)
The Albertan employer must be a member of an authorized sector association at the time of the application.
WCB industry code
Eligible WCB industries and exempt activities
Sample activities
80701
Museums/Art Galleries
Art Galleries, Art Museums, Interpretive Centres, Museums
80703
Zoos/Game Farms
Game Farms and Zoos
85300
Bowling Alleys/Billiard Parlours
Billiard parlours, Bowling Alleys, and pool halls
85900
Golf Clubs/Ranges
Operation of Driving Ranges and Golf Courses
85904
Ski Resorts/Gondolas
Operation of Chairlifts, Gondolas, Ski Instruction, Ski Resorts
85916
Casinos/Dance Halls
Casino Halls and Dance Halls
85919
Arenas/Stadiums
Arenas, Stadiums, and Race Tracks
85925
Travel Agency/Motor Association
Operation of Wildlife and Wilderness Associations, Tour Guides, Tourist Promotion, Park Associations
87501
Restaurants/Catering
Operation of Coffee Shops, Drive-In Restaurants, Restaurants, Take-Out Services, and Bartending Services
87503
Hotels/Convention Centres
Operation of Bed and Breakfasts, Cabins and Motels, and Convention Centres
87600
Sports and Recreation
Operation of Amusement Parks and Recreation Resorts, Hot Air Ballooning, Boats, Pleasure and Water Tours, Campsites
89702
Property Management/Hostels
Operation of Hostels, Bingo Halls, and Airports
87508
Private Clubs
Private Clubs, Sporting Clubs, Fitness Clubs and Gun Clubs
Multiple
Operation of a Curling Rink
Activity is identified within multiple WCB industries and codes
Multiple
Operation of an Ice Skating Rink
Activity is identified within multiple WCB industries and codes
Multiple
Operation of a Cricket Field
Activity is identified within multiple WCB industries and codes
Multiple
Operation of a Convention Bureau
Activity is identified within multiple WCB industries and codes
Multiple
Operation of an Information Bureau
Activity is identified within multiple WCB industries and codes
Multiple
Promotions, sports and entertainment
Activity is identified within multiple WCB industries and codes
Multiple
Professional sports
Activity is identified within multiple WCB industries and codes
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In line with recent reforms by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) pertaining to international students planning to pursue studies in Canada, a cap has been implemented on the annual influx of international students. Notably, this cap does not apply to master’s and doctorate-level students.
Effective February 15, 2024, students who have completed a master’s program become eligible for a three-year Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP). Additionally, only spouses and common-law partners of master’s, doctorate, or professional degree students are eligible to apply for a Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP).
There are many benefits attached to offering a one-year master’s program in Canada, it is cost effective and also you can graduate and get a job immediately instead of studying for another year as in the case of a two-year degree program.
See below list of universities across Canada offering one-year master’s programs for the 2024 fall intake:
Brock University
Master of Professional Accounting December 2024
Crandall University
Master of Organizational Management
Lakehead University
Master of Science in Management, Computer Science, and Business Administration
Laurentian University
Master of Forensic Science
Master of Engineering in Engineering Science—Fast Track
Forensic Science—Molecular Biology
Forensic Science—Chemistry/Toxicology, and
Business Administration
Nipissing University
Master of Arts in History: Gender History, European History, Environmental History, International History, and Canadian History
Ontario Tech University
Master of Business Analytics and AI
Royal Roads University
Master of Global Management
Thompson Rivers University
Master in Environmental Economics and Management,
Master of Science in Environmental Economics and Management,
Master of Business Administration
Toronto Metropolitan University
Master of Interior Design,
Master of Arts in Immigration and Settlement Studies,
Media Production,
Master of Professional Communication,
Master of Science in Data Science and Analytics,
Master of Arts in Early Childhood Studies,
Master of Arts in International Economics and Finance,
Master of Spatial Analysis, Master of Social Work, Master of Digital Media)
Trent University
Master of Management: Strategic Change Management,
Master of Management,
Master of Education in Educational Studies,
Master of Arts in Sustainability Studies,
Master of Instrumental Chemical Analysis,
Master of Arts in History: Colonialism and Conflict, Regional and Transnational History, European History, Canadian History, Social and Cultural History, Iberian American History,
Master of Arts in Canadian Studies and Indigenous Studies,
Master of Science in Forensic Science)
Trinity Western University
Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Humanities, English, Philosophy, and History
University of Alberta
Master of Engineering – Chemical and Materials Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering,
Master of Business Administration (Fast Track) – Natural Resources, Energy, and Environment, Operations and Business Analytics, Sustainability, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Real Estate, Finance, International Business, Public Sector and Healthcare Management, Supply Chain Management,
Master of Engineering in Electrical and Computer Engineering,
Master of Business Administration (Fast Track),
Master of Science in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences- Integrated Petroleum Geosciences, Integrated Petroleum Geosciences,
Master of Engineering in Electrical and Computer Engineering)
University of Manitoba
Master of Finance,
Master of Business Administration
University of New Brunswick
Master in Quantitative Investment Management,
Master of Business Administration
University of Northern British Columbia
Master of Arts in Gender Studies
University of Ottawa
Master of Business Administration
University of Prince Edward Island
Master of Business Administration in Global Leadership
University of Regina
Master of Science in Computer Science (Data Science),
Master of Journalism
University of Saskatchewan
Master of Business Administration
University of Victoria – Kaplan
Master of Global Business,
Master of Arts in English,
Master of Arts in Economics,
Master of Management
University of Windsor
Master of Arts in Political Science,
Master of Applied Computing,
Master of Education
Wilfrid Laurier University
Master of International Public Policy
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In the city of Toronto, Ontario you can rent a three bedroom apartment for an average of $4,384 in the city centre. This is according to statistics available on Numbeo.com which are gathered from residents of the city.
Unfortunately, accommodation cannot be the only factor you consider when moving to a new city. It’s worth noting that rental prices can vary depending on the neighborhood, building amenities, and other factors. While Toronto offers a wide range of cultural, entertainment, and employment opportunities, the cost of housing remains a significant consideration for residents. For the next month, we will review these factors and recommend cities based on statistics to help you make an informed decision.
See below in descending order the full list of the cities where rent is most expensive in the city centre in the province of Ontario:
Toronto – $4,384
Markham – $3,766
Mississauga – $3,733
Richmond Hill – $3,666
Vaughan – $3,600
London – $3,350
Ottawa – $3,311
Sarnia – $3,250
Woodstock – $3,250
Waterloo- $3,225
Orillia – $3,200
Burlington – $3,150
Guelph -$3,128
Brampton – $3,125
Pickering – $3,033
Stratford – $3,000
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On Saturday February 10, 2024, two new changes were made to the Canada Agri-Food pilot for permanent residency.
Firstly, candidates who reside in Canada at the time of application can choose to meet either the job offer or the educational requirement
Secondly, the IRCC now credits work experience obtained under an open work permit toward the work experience criteria for vulnerable workers
See below the eligibility requirements for applicants in Canada or outside Canada intending to apply for permanent residency under the Agri Food Pilot:
Applicants must have at least a cumulative of one year, non-seasonal, full-time experience in the following three years—that is, at least 1,560 hours over 52 weeks.
Applicant must be skilled in one or more of the Agri food jobs that qualify in one of the relevant industries.
This expertise must have been obtained over the course of a minimum 12-month LMIA-based work visa.
Applicants must have received an offer for a full-time, permanent non-seasonal position in a qualifying occupation in one of the qualified Agri-food industries.
The applicant must have a standard education on same level with a high school diploma in Canada.
Applicants must have enough settlement money to support themselves and their families if they intend to move with them. However, applicants do not need to present a settlement money if they are currently employed in Canada under a work permit.
Applicants must have a valid temporary resident status if they already reside in Canada.
Applicants must reach the required minimum Agri-food pilot language score in the table below:
Language Tests
Reading
Writing
Listening
Speaking
CELPIP
4
4
4
4
IELTS GT
3.5
4.0
4.5
4.0
TEF Canada
121-150
181-225
145-180
181-225
TCF Canada
342-374
4-5
331-368
4-5
See below Occupations Eligible for Agri-Food Pilot
For meat product manufacturing (NAICS 3116)
NOC 63201 – Butchers – retail and wholesale
NOC 65202 – Meat cutters and fishmongers – retail and wholesale
NOC 94141 – Industrial butchers and meat cutters, poultry preparers and related workers
NOC 82030 – Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors
No. 84120: Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators
NOC 85100 – Livestock labourers
NOC 95106 – Labourers in food and beverage processing
For greenhouse, nursery and floriculture production, including mushroom production (NAICS 1114)
NOC 82030 – Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors
No. 84120: Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators
NOC 85100 – Livestock labourers
NOC 85101 – Harvesting labourers
For animal production, excluding aquaculture (NAICS 1121, 1122, 1123, 1124 and 1129)
NOC 82030 – Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors
No. 84120: Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators
NOC 85100 – Livestock labourers
NOC 85101: Harvesting Labourers
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On Tuesday, January 23, 2024, a total of 1,040 candidates were invited to apply for permanent residency in the latest Express Entry draw which happens to be the second in the year 2024.
Profiles with CRS score of 543 and above were considered in this round of invitation.
See below summary of latest Express Entry Draw
Number of invitations issued: 1,040
Date of round: January 23, 2024
CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 543
Tie-breaking rule: January 21, 2024
See below latest CRS Score Distribution in the Pool
CRS score range
Number of candidates
601-1200
646
501-600
6,915
451-500
59,043
491-500
6,399
481-490
9,291
471-480
17,395
461-470
14,189
451-460
11,769
401-450
53,905
441-450
10,942
431-440
11,131
421-430
10,053
411-420
10,801
401-410
10,978
351-400
57,979
301-350
29,690
0-300
5,348
Total
213,526
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In new Ontario Immigration Nominee Program draw announced on Friday, January 19, 2024, a total of 1,654 candidates were invited for permanent residency in a general round of invitation through the OINP foreign worker stream.
Profiles with a job offer in any of the TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 occupations with a CRS score of 50 or above were considered in this round of invitation.
See below all OINP Foreign Worker Stream Draws of January 2024
Date
Invitations
Date profiles created
Score range
Notes
January 19, 2024
1,654
January 19, 2023 – January 19, 2024
50 and above
General Draw
January 9, 2024
630
January 9, 2023 – January 9, 2024
33 and above
Targeted draw for 63 skilled trades occupations
January 9, 2024
821
January 9, 2023 – January 9, 2024
40 and above
Targeted draw for 41 healthcare and 15 tech occupations
This happens to be the first general draw for the OINP Foreign Worker Stream since March 1, 2022. All invited candidates have within 14 calendar days to submit completed application after receiving the invitation.
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Ontario sent out Notification of Interest for provincial nomination to 984 candidates on Thursday, January 18, 2024 in its second Express Entry Draw of 2024.
Candidates that met the requirements of the OINP French-speaking skilled worker stream and had valid profiles in the Express Entry pool between January 18, 2023 and January 18, 2024 with a CRS score from 317 to 469 were targeted in this rounds of invitation.
See below Express Entry Draws of 2024
Date
OINP Stream
Number of Invitations
CRS score range
Description
January 18, 2024
French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream
984
317-469
General Draw
January 11, 2024
Skilled Trades stream
2,552
350-424
Targeted draw for 49 occupations
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