Victoria Day in Canada: A Guide for New Immigrants to Embrace the Celebration What is Victoria Day? Victoria Day, celebrated on the **last Monday before May 25**, is a cherished Canadian public holiday with roots in honoring Queen Victoria’s birthday. While its historical significance remains, modern celebrations mark the **unofficial start of summer**! Expect fireworks, […]
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CEC Express Entry Draw Sent 500 PR Invitations On May 13, the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) finally held an Express Entry draw for the Canadian Experience Class program after a wait of over 3 months. On the one hand, it is good news that CEC draws resume, but on the other hand, the comprehensive ranking system (CRS) cutoff score jumped
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Alberta: Top jobs pay over $35/hr In-Demand Jobs in Alberta: Alberta’s robust economy, driven by its energy sector, healthcare, technology, and construction industries, continues to offer lucrative career opportunities for skilled professionals. With a diverse labor market and a strong demand for talent, many jobs in the province offer wages exceeding $35 per hour, making them highly attractive for
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2025 Express Entry Draws Trend and Change Express Entry draws, a cornerstone of its economic immigration framework, have undergone a seismic shift in 2025. For the first time in its decade-long history, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has halted all-program draws, pivoting to a highly targeted, selective approach. While this now seems to be the new
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IRCC New Processing Times – May 2025 New IRCC update: Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released its latest processing time updates as of May 6, 2025. These processing times offer critical insights for those applying for visas, permanent residency (PR), citizenship, or passports. Whether you’re planning to study, work, or settle, or you are already in
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Your Pathway to Canada Just Expanded Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, a picturesque city nestled along the St. Marys River, is opening its doors to skilled foreign workers through the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). Launched to bolster economic growth and address labour shortages, this initiative, managed by the Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation, offers
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PSW & ECE Careers Pathway to Canadian Permanent Residency As Canada continues to address critical labor shortages in healthcare and childcare, Personal Support Worker (PSW) and Early Childhood Educator (ECE) roles have emerged as golden tickets to securing Permanent Residency (PR). For aspiring immigrants in 2025, these in-demand occupations offer not just job stability—but a direct pathway to calling
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IEC sent 1914 work permit invitations 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 landscapes of Canada. Whether you’re eyeing a working
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Alberta Moving Bonus Applications Open As of May 1, 2025, Alberta has opened applications for its “Alberta is Calling: Moving Bonus,” a one-time, tax-free $5,000 incentive aimed at attracting skilled tradespeople to the province. This program, designed to address critical labour shortages, offers financial support to up to 2,000 eligible individuals who relocated to Alberta between May
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Canada student relief ends May 2025 As of May 1, 2025, international students in Canada face a significant shift in how they can transfer between schools. Previously, switching Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) was straightforward, requiring only an online update with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). However, new regulations introduced in late 2024 mandate that most
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