Canadian business leaders sent a list of recommendations to the federal government how to support economic recovery in Canada. On March 1, business leaders sent a list of pre-budget recommendations to the Canadian government, calling for a focus on long-term growth and job creation. The Business Council of Canada’s open letter to Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland...More Please

Film, TV and video game production are thriving since reopening after COVID-related shutdowns. Video game production, as well as film and TV production, saw a major drop in revenue in 2020 in light of COVID-19 shutdowns. However, since reopening, these industries have been thriving. Casting, voice acting and motion capture for video games, as well...More Please

Canada’s immigration department reveals more details about the Express Entry draw where 27,332 candidates were invited to apply for permanent residence. Canada’s immigration department confirmed to CIC News that every single person in the Express Entry pool who was eligible for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) was invited to apply for permanent residence on February 13. That Saturday, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship...More Please

Canada’s immigration department found positive short-term outcomes of immigrants who moved to Atlantic Canada under the AIP. The Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP) appears to be on the right track to help east coast provinces retain immigrants. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reviewed the AIP in the period starting from when it was launched in March, 2017 to...More Please

Unemployment comes as a result of businesses adjusting to pandemic-related restrictions. The number of residents in Canada who are facing long-term unemployment saw a steep rise towards the end of 2020. Being unemployed for 27 weeks is considered “long-term unemployment.” Canada saw an uptick in these numbers in September and October, 2020, following massive job...More Please

If you notice something is amiss with your Express Entry profile after you get your ITA, you have options to avoid losing your chance at permanent residency. If you were issued an invitation through the Express Entry system, and you find some missing or out-of-date information on your profile, you might have to make a...More Please

Reports say the estimated $2,000 cost to travellers was an overshot, and costs to quarantine for up to three days is actually much lower. The Canadian government has released a list of some of the hotels that are approved to host international air travellers for the mandatory quarantine requirement. Starting February 22, international air travellers to...More Please

ANALYSIS: After a massive Express Entry draw, Canada shows it is serious about hitting its immigration targets. Canada has set out to welcome at least 401,000 immigrants annually beginning this year, with over one-quarter set to arrive through the Express Entry system. The immigration department is already starting the year off strong. On Saturday, Immigration, Refugees...More Please

Express Entry, Labour Impact, and Business Impact candidates were invited to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence. Prince Edward Island has released the details of its scheduled February 18 draw. The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) issued a total of 121 invitations. Most of the invitations, 102, went to Express Entry and Labour Impact candidates. Business Impact candidates...More Please

ANALYSIS: Achieving this target will be challenging but we should not rule out the possibility following the remarkable February 13 Express Entry draw. Welcoming 401,000 immigrants this year is a steep mountain for the Canadian government to climb, but it can be done. The Saturday February 13 Express Entry draw, which invited a stunning 27,332...More Please