> > >New amendments to the Criminal Code of Canada mean foreign nationals and permanent residents who commit the offence of impaired driving as of December 18, 2018, will be deemed inadmissible and could face deportation.This has the potential to affect individuals who are looking to immigrate to Canada permanently as well as those seeking entry to Canada merely on a temporary basis.Given Royal Assent on June 21, the amendments will increase the maximum sentence for impaired driving from five to 10 years once they come into force, thereby elevating offences committed as of...…> > >New amendments to the Criminal Code of Canada mean foreign nationals and permanent residents who commit the offence of impaired driving as of December 18, 2018, will be deemed inadmissible and could face deportation.This has the potential to affect individuals who are looking to immigrate to Canada permanently as well as those seeking entry to Canada merely on a temporary basis.Given Royal Assent on June 21, the amendments will increase the maximum sentence for impaired driving from five to 10 years once they come into force, thereby elevating offences committed as of...WW…

> > >In order to become a Canadian citizen you need to have been physically present in Canada for at least 1,095 days out of the five years immediately before you apply for . But keep in mind, when it comes to not all days are considered equal.(IRCC) only counts days as “full days” if you were physically present in Canada as a . You need to spend at least two years in Canada as a permanent resident in order to meet the physical presence requirement.Each day you spend in Canada as a temporary resident counts as a half day up to a maximum of 365 days. Since each day only counts...…> > >In order to become a Canadian citizen you need to have been physically present in Canada for at least 1,095 days out of the five years immediately before you apply for . But keep in mind, when it comes to not all days are considered equal.(IRCC) only counts days as “full days” if you were physically present in Canada as a . You need to spend at least two years in Canada as a permanent resident in order to meet the physical presence requirement.Each day you spend in Canada as a temporary resident counts as a half day up to a maximum of 365 days. Since each day only counts...WW…

> > >According to on job vacancies, payroll and earnings, employers in Canada were actively seeking to fill about 1 million job positions at the beginning of April, up 2.4% from the previous months and almost 45% from April last year (not seasonally adjusted).Statistics Canada indicated that the increase in April is in large part due to seasonal reasons, as more job become vacant in the spring and summer.Furthermore, job vacancies reached a record high in Alberta and Ontario in April, with an average of 1.1 unemployed person for each job vacancy, down from 1.2 in March and 2.4 from...…> > >According to on job vacancies, payroll and earnings, employers in Canada were actively seeking to fill about 1 million job positions at the beginning of April, up 2.4% from the previous months and almost 45% from April last year (not seasonally adjusted).Statistics Canada indicated that the increase in April is in large part due to seasonal reasons, as more job become vacant in the spring and summer.Furthermore, job vacancies reached a record high in Alberta and Ontario in April, with an average of 1.1 unemployed person for each job vacancy, down from 1.2 in March and 2.4 from...WW…

> > >June’s from Statistics Canada shows Canada’s labour market is still tightening, making it difficult for Canadian employers to find workers.Employment fell by 43,000 last month. It marks the first employment decline not associated with public health restrictions since the beginning of the pandemic. The reason employment fell is mainly due to a large amount of people age 55 and older leaving the workforce.The unemployment rate fell to a new record-low of 4.9%, as fewer people searched for work. The adjusted employment rate, which includes people who were not in the labour force...…> > >June’s from Statistics Canada shows Canada’s labour market is still tightening, making it difficult for Canadian employers to find workers.Employment fell by 43,000 last month. It marks the first employment decline not associated with public health restrictions since the beginning of the pandemic. The reason employment fell is mainly due to a large amount of people age 55 and older leaving the workforce.The unemployment rate fell to a new record-low of 4.9%, as fewer people searched for work. The adjusted employment rate, which includes people who were not in the labour force...WW…

> > >After a five-week break, Canada has resumed mandatory random testing for fully vaccinated travellers arriving by air.Canada paused random testing at airports on June 11, and reintroduced them as of July 19. Testing will resume at the four major Canadian airports in Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal, and Toronto.Those selected for a random test will receive an email notification within 15 minutes of completing their customs declaration, explaining how they can arrange for a test. Travellers who do not qualify as fully vaccinated can complete their tests by virtual appointment or an...…> > >After a five-week break, Canada has resumed mandatory random testing for fully vaccinated travellers arriving by air.Canada paused random testing at airports on June 11, and reintroduced them as of July 19. Testing will resume at the four major Canadian airports in Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal, and Toronto.Those selected for a random test will receive an email notification within 15 minutes of completing their customs declaration, explaining how they can arrange for a test. Travellers who do not qualify as fully vaccinated can complete their tests by virtual appointment or an...WW…

> > >Television and film production companies can bring workers to Canada through the if they can demonstrate that the work to be performed by the foreign worker is essential to production. If you submit your work permit application online as a TV or Film worker, you may be eligible for three-week processing.Work permits given through the TV and Film Production Work Permit Category are exempt from the (LMIA) requirement.Work permits may not require an LMIA if the work being done will provide a cultural, social or economic benefit to Canada. Canada recognizes that TV and film shoots...…> > >Television and film production companies can bring workers to Canada through the if they can demonstrate that the work to be performed by the foreign worker is essential to production. If you submit your work permit application online as a TV or Film worker, you may be eligible for three-week processing.Work permits given through the TV and Film Production Work Permit Category are exempt from the (LMIA) requirement.Work permits may not require an LMIA if the work being done will provide a cultural, social or economic benefit to Canada. Canada recognizes that TV and film shoots...WW…

> > >If you your spouse or partner to become a Canadian permanent resident, you must sign an undertaking, in which you promise to provide financial support for the basic needs of your spouse or partner (and their dependent children, if applicable).Basic needs include:Before signing the undertaking agreement, you must be certain that the sponsored person will not need to ask the government for financial help. In addition, if they receive social assistance from the government, you will need to pay back the amount they have received during the time you were responsible for them.The...…> > >If you your spouse or partner to become a Canadian permanent resident, you must sign an undertaking, in which you promise to provide financial support for the basic needs of your spouse or partner (and their dependent children, if applicable).Basic needs include:Before signing the undertaking agreement, you must be certain that the sponsored person will not need to ask the government for financial help. In addition, if they receive social assistance from the government, you will need to pay back the amount they have received during the time you were responsible for them.The...WW…

> > >Sponsor ContentIt’s understandable that newcomers, in particular, would be thinking about switching careers as it has been reported that approximately are unsatisfied with their current employment in Canada.This may be due to compensation, working conditions or lack of career advancement opportunities.For immigrants and refugees, the decision to change careers can be complex as you weigh the financial risks and challenges of establishing yourself in a new sector and a new country.How do you know if switching careers is the right decision for you? What steps do you need to take...…> > >Sponsor ContentIt’s understandable that newcomers, in particular, would be thinking about switching careers as it has been reported that approximately are unsatisfied with their current employment in Canada.This may be due to compensation, working conditions or lack of career advancement opportunities.For immigrants and refugees, the decision to change careers can be complex as you weigh the financial risks and challenges of establishing yourself in a new sector and a new country.How do you know if switching careers is the right decision for you? What steps do you need to take...WW…

> > > >Three Canadian cities have made the top ten in the list of the world’s most livable cities in the .This year Calgary, Alberta tied with Zurich for third place. It outranked Zurich in education and infrastructure but fell short in culture and environment. Vienna claimed the top spot overall and Copenhagen took second place.Vancouver placed in the fifth spot and Toronto, Canada’s largest and most populous city, made it into eighth place. This is an increase in ranking over 2021 where COVID-19 pandemic restrictions caused these cities to slip in the rankings. In 2021,...…> > > >Three Canadian cities have made the top ten in the list of the world’s most livable cities in the .This year Calgary, Alberta tied with Zurich for third place. It outranked Zurich in education and infrastructure but fell short in culture and environment. Vienna claimed the top spot overall and Copenhagen took second place.Vancouver placed in the fifth spot and Toronto, Canada’s largest and most populous city, made it into eighth place. This is an increase in ranking over 2021 where COVID-19 pandemic restrictions caused these cities to slip in the rankings. In 2021,...WW…

> > >The (CBIE) has recently released the results of their . The survey contains data from over 41,000 students from 67 Canadian educational institutions. International students provided input on their experiences with all aspects of studying in Canada. They answered questions about why they decided to study in Canada, their experiences while studying and their post-graduation plans.CBIE is a non-profit organization that aims to advance Canadian international education and promote the benefits of studying in Canada worldwide.Canada consistently ranks among the safest countries in...…> > >The (CBIE) has recently released the results of their . The survey contains data from over 41,000 students from 67 Canadian educational institutions. International students provided input on their experiences with all aspects of studying in Canada. They answered questions about why they decided to study in Canada, their experiences while studying and their post-graduation plans.CBIE is a non-profit organization that aims to advance Canadian international education and promote the benefits of studying in Canada worldwide.Canada consistently ranks among the safest countries in...WW…