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Canada Tightens International Student Rules: Balancing Integrity and Opportunity

Ottawa, January 22, 2024: Canada’s international student program is undergoing significant changes, prioritizing quality and sustainability while addressing concerns about system integrity and resource pressures. Here’s a summary of the key announcements: Intake Cap: Temporary two-year cap on new international student permits, reducing 2024 intake by 35% compared to 2023. Individual provincial/territorial caps to address uneven growth. Study permit […]

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Canada’s Revised Minimum Wage Rates Take Effect on October 1, 2023

The minimum wage in Ontario and 5 other provinces is increasing today, October 1, 2023. This is the result of annual increases that are tied to inflation. Here is breakdown of the new minimum wage rates in each province: Ontario: $16.55 per hour Nova Scotia: $15.00 per hour Prince Edward Island: $15.00 per hour Newfoundland

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Canada’s non-permanent resident (NPR) population reached 2.2 Million

Canada’s non-permanent resident (NPR) population reached 2.2 million people as of July 1, 2023, according to Statistics Canada. This represents a 46% increase from the NPR population in 2019. The NPR population is made up of people who are authorized to live and work in Canada temporarily, such as international students, foreign workers, and refugee

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Wildfires in Canada: Temporary immigration, passport and citizenship measures

The recent wildfires across Canada have caused significant damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure. It has also displaced many people from their communities. To help those affected by the wildfires, the Government of Canada has introduced temporary special measures on immigration, passports, and citizenship. These measures will help people to replace lost or damaged documents

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Canada’s Ambitious Plan: Welcoming a Record 900,000 International Students in 2023

Canada is on track to bring in a record number of international students in 2023, with the government expecting to welcome over 900,000 students. This is more than triple the number of international students who came to Canada a decade ago. The increase in international students is being driven by a number of factors, including

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New Guidelines for Filipino Travelers: What You Need to Know Before Heading Abroad

Image credits: Gerard Carreon/Rappler Planning your first international trip? Pay attention to the updated rules set to take effect on September 3 for Filipinos traveling abroad. Whether it’s leisure or work-related, being prepared with the right documents is crucial. The Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT) has introduced these changes on August 18 to counter the

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Canada’s Labour Market Needs Drive New Immigration Plan for International Students

Canada is a great place to study, and the government wants to make it even easier for international students to stay here after graduation. One way the government is doing this is by creating an easier pathway to permanent residency for international students who graduate in priority fields of study linked to labour market skills

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Canada’s International Students Can Study Online and Still Earn Their PGWP

In consideration of the ongoing pandemic, International Students who complete their post-secondary program online will still be eligible for the three-year open work permit after graduation. Previously, online learning was not credited towards a PGWP application. New measures now apply for international students who were enrolled in any semester from Spring 2020 when Canada first

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