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The province initiated draws inviting skilled immigrants from eight specific countries, based on factors such as labor pool characteristics and language proficiency. Experts warn that other provinces may adopt a similar approach, selecting immigrants based on perceived fit and nationality.

As part of India's G20 Presidency, Ahmedabad is hosting Urban20 -- a gathering of Mayors from G20 cities worldwide.With 89 Mayors in attendance, the spotlight is on Ontario, Canada, with its Mayor Berry Vrbanovic of Kitchener, Mayor Lucas ...

Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) exist in nearly all Canadian provinces and territories (excluding Quebec and Nunavut) as a tool for each individual region to nominate immigration candidates who are interested in settling in a particular area within Canada. Designed to disperse the benefits of immigration throughout Canada—especially because Canadian immigration has historically been disproportionate to

Immigrants or permanent residents make up the largest proportion of the population in the country's history, according to new census data released by Statistics Canada. In Saskatchewan, 12.5 per cent of the population were immigrants in the province, according to the 2021 census.

Ontario is preparing to align the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) with the new National Occupation Classification (NOC) 2021 system, according to a September 6 media release. The new NOC system is already in use by Employment Development Canada (EDSC) and Statistics Canada (StatsCan), while Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will be implementing the

In 2021, Ontario welcomed 198,000 new permanent residents, or nearly 49% of all new permanent residents in Canada. This is not surprising as Ontario boasts Canada’s largest population as well as its largest city. Many newcomers chose to settle in Ontario due to its strong economy, well-developed support systems, and already-established immigrant communities. Those who

The investment allows Ontario to attract the skilled immigrants needed to fill labour gaps

Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) are off to a strong start in 2022 with more than 4,500 invitations to apply for provincial nomination issued last month.

Throughout 2021, Canada's Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) have responded to changing labour needs arising from the pandemic by adding new immigration streams and targeting specific economic sectors.

The PNP continues to spread the benefits of immigration across Canada. (File photo: Sasan Hezarkhani/Unsplash) Canada’s provinces continued to be actively involved in strengthening Canada’s immigration system in 2020. Over the past year, and despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) have kept the number of provincial nominees constant and continued adding new immigration streams to meet their most pressing and specific needs. The PNP is an...