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Ontario and British Columbia nominate PNP candidates

This week both the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) and the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) held provincial selections for their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), Candidates were chosen for their professional experience, employment and language abilities. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Provincial immigration results (August 31st-September 6th) Ontario On September […]

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Ontario and British Columbia nominate PNP candidates

This week both the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) and the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) held provincial selections for their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), Candidates were chosen for their professional experience…

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Sponsoring your spouse or partner for Canadian immigration

Family reunification is the second-most prominent class of immigration for newcomers to Canada after economic immigration. In 2024, IRCC expects to welcome 114,000 new permanent residents through these pathways. They include spousal sponsorship, children and dependents, as well as parents, and grandparents. Sponsoring a spouse allows foreign nationals to join their Canadian citizen (or permanent […]

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Sponsoring your spouse or partner for Canadian immigration

Family reunification is the second-most prominent class of immigration for newcomers to Canada after economic immigration. In 2024, IRCC expects to welcome 114,000 new permanent residents through these pathways. They include spousal sponsorship, children…

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Saskatchewan introduces two new PNP pathways for skilled newcomers

On August 30, the Government of Saskatchewan announced two new Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) pathways under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) for newcomers in health care and agriculture occupations. Saskatchewan’s Immigration and Career Training Minister Jeremy Harrison said the new pathways are another way the province is aligning its immigration program with current immigration […]

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Saskatchewan introduces two new PNP pathways for skilled newcomers

On August 30, the Government of Saskatchewan announced two new Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) pathways under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) for newcomers in health care and agriculture occupations. Saskatchewan’s Immigration and Career…

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Ontario, British Columbia and Manitoba invite candidates to apply for provincial nomination

Three Canadian provinces have issued invitations in that latest round of Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws. Immigration is a shared responsibility between Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and the provincial governments. All provinces and territories in Canada (with the exceptions of Quebec and Nunavut) operate PNPs. Quebec has a seperate agreement with the federal […]

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Ontario, British Columbia and Manitoba invite candidates to apply for provincial nomination

Three Canadian provinces have issued invitations in that latest round of Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws. Immigration is a shared responsibility between Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and the provincial governments. All provinces…

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Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Program now closed

The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) ends today, August 31. The deadline for communities to recommend candidates to Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) was July 31, and August 31 was the last date on which recommended candidates could have submitted a permanent residence (PR) application to IRCC. RNIP launched in August 2022 to […]

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Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Program now closed

The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) ends today, August 31. The deadline for communities to recommend candidates to Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) was July 31, and August 31 was the last date on which recommended candidates…

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The two biggest strategies to reduce Canadian income taxes on capital gains

Buying a property or business in Canada? When you sell, you might be hit with a tax bill. CanadaVisa Wants Your Opinion! Many newcomers will be residents of Canada for tax purposes. They will have a Social Insurance Number (SIN) and will have to file income taxes with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) annually. Read […]

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The two biggest strategies to reduce Canadian income taxes on capital gains

Buying a property or business in Canada? When you sell, you might be hit with a tax bill. CanadaVisa Wants Your Opinion! Many newcomers will be residents of Canada for tax purposes. They will have a Social Insurance Number (SIN) and will have to file income…

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New Brunswick reaches cap for Express Entry PNP allocation

On August 16, New Brunswick announced that it would stop issuing Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the New Brunswick Express Entry category of its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). According to the province, it has already used its full allocation of ITAs for candidates in this stream. New Brunswick has not made its allocation numbers public […]

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New Brunswick reaches cap for Express Entry PNP allocation

On August 16, New Brunswick announced that it would stop issuing Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the New Brunswick Express Entry category of its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). According to the province, it has already used its full allocation of ITAs…

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AAIP eligibility change in response to Alberta wildfires

Alberta has temporarily waived work experience requirements for some applicants in the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). The temporary waiving of the need for specific work experience in the Alberta Opportunity and Tourism and Hospitality Streams of the AAIP aims to allow workers whose current employment is affected by the wildfires to find new work […]

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AAIP eligibility change in response to Alberta wildfires

Alberta has temporarily waived work experience requirements for some applicants in the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). The temporary waiving of the need for specific work experience in the Alberta Opportunity and Tourism and Hospitality Streams…

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How residents of Canada can invest tax-free

Newcomers to Canada looking to grow their wealth may want to take advantage of the ability to open a tax-free savings account (TFSA). A TFSA is a type of investment account people can use to invest without having to pay taxes on their investment income. Like a Roth IRA in the United States, TFSA contributions […]

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How residents of Canada can invest tax-free

Newcomers to Canada looking to grow their wealth may want to take advantage of the ability to open a tax-free savings account (TFSA). A TFSA is a type of investment account people can use to invest without having to pay taxes on their investment income. Like…