Federal Immigration Minister Marc Miller plans to override Quebec’s immigration cap to expedite family reunification. Despite requests to Quebec to increase its family reunification limit, currently set at about 10,000 applicants yearly, the federal government will now issue permanent residence permits beyond this cap.
Quebec, Canada’s largest province by area, is known for its vibrant culture, diverse geography ranging from forests to rivers, and a robust economy anchored in technology, aerospace, and natural resources. Its distinct society, with a majority French-speaking population, contributes to a unique demographic profile. Quebec possesses a unique degree of autonomy in its immigration policies, setting it apart from other Provinces.
Explore the 2024 updates to Canada’s Express Entry system, focusing on the government’s decision to continue with the same category-based selection for immigration.
Canada’s government recently announced the extension of its ban on foreign home buyers through the end of 2026, a move aimed at addressing the country’s escalating housing affordability crisis.
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) is designed to attract skilled and experienced individuals to meet the specific labor market needs of British Columbia. This program allows the province to nominate candidates for Canadian permanent residency who can contribute significantly to its economic development.
Canada has a long history of welcoming immigrants from around the world. In the next few years, Canada will welcome 465,000 new permanent residents in 2023, 485,000 in 2024, and 500,000 in 2025. This is 1.45 million new permanent residents in just the next three years. Canada designed its immigration policies to attract skilled workers, entrepreneurs, and students who can contribute to the country’s economy and culture.
With nearly 15 million residents, Ontario is Canada’s most populous Province. There are many reasons why Canadians choose to build their lives here. It is home to both the nation’s economic and political epicentres, Toronto and Ottawa. According to Statistics Canada, Ontario’s GDP accounts for about 38 per cent of the Canada’s whole GDP. As of May 2020, Ontarians earned a median salary of $24 per hour, which is well above the minimum wage of $15.
There has never been a better time to migrate to Canada than right now. The government of Canada plans to welcome more than 800,000 newcomers in the years 2022 and 2023 combined. The Canadian economy is banking on this fresh pool of talent and skills to recover the dents made by the COVID-19 pandemic. Conversely, immigrants benefit from Canada’s high quality of life and free society.
Canada is a top destination for education among international students. The US News report, a survey that measures global perception of 78 countries, ranked Canada at No. 4 for education in 2021. With institutions such as University of Toronto and McGill University consistently ranking high on QS Top Universities, the quality of Canadian education speaks for itself. The opportunity to permanently live in Canada is also a major reason why thousands of gifted scholars around the world choose Canada.
On December 16th, 2021, the province of Manitoba held their Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) draw.
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