Canada Attracts More High-Tech Workers from the USA
High-tech workers in the United States are considering another location other than the Silicon Valley for work: Canada. MaRS, a Canadian tech innovator hub, released a new study revealing that Toronto tech companies saw large growth of U.S. applicants in 2017.
More Canadian Visas Planned Over Next 3 Years
Canada will approve close to one million immigrant applications over a three year period. The Liberal government calls this “the most ambitious immigration levels in recent history.”
New Canadian Immigration Program for Canada’s Atlantic Provinces
The government is joining with the four Atlantic Canadian premiers to begin an Atlantic growth strategy. The goal is to stimulate economic development and begin an increase in job opportunities in the provinces of P.E.I., New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Nova Scotia. The central idea of the plan is an immigration program phased over […]
Skilled Foreign Workers Needed to Fill Jobs in Atlantic Provinces of Canada
Atlantic Canada is experiencing a challenge filling job openings due to the aging population. Alaina Lockhart, Fundy Royal MP, has put a motion to the House of Commons hoping to create ideas on the challenge. She is hoping to push Parliament to find solutions by boosting immigration and drawing people to the area. According to […]
Canadians Becoming Millionaires on the Rise
Boston Consulting Group (BCG) released a report showing that in the past year substantially more Canadian households have become millionaires. In 2016, there were 485,000 millionaires, up from 385,000 in 2015. These 2016 statistics represent 3.5 percent of all homes in Canada and 32.5 percent of the nation’s combined wealth.
What is the Permanent Resident Card?
As a new Canadian permanent resident, you will receive a Permanent Resident Card as part of the immigration process, which you will need to carry with you as an official form of identification that is also proof of legal permanent resident status in Canada. The Permanent Resident Card may also be required if you travel […]
Top Jobs in Canada for 2017
Each year, Canadian Business publishes a list of the best jobs in Canada. This data is gathered from information available through Statistics Canada and Employment & Social Development Canada.
How long does the Canadian immigration process take?
According to Canadian Visa Expert, The amount of time needed for the Canadian immigration process will depend on various factors, such as the criteria for a particular immigration program, how long it takes you to do certain things, the time required for the Canadian government to process your application, etc.
Can my family and I receive healthcare in Canada?
One of the many benefits of being a permanent resident of Canada or a Canadian citizen is receiving free basic healthcare through the Medicare system of the province or territory where you live in Canada.
Canada Looks Forward to Continuing Relationships with Immigrants
According to Ahmed Hussen, Canada was built on immigrants and the country needs those immigrants to continue with economic growth and the building up of Canada. Hussen is the Minister of Immigration in Canada, and he was recently interviewed by Business Insider where he spoke freely of his desire to continue working with foreign nationals.