On October 19, 2023, the Government of Canada launched CAN Work Philippines – a pilot program to help Canadian employers hire skilled workers from the Philippines.
The program streamlines work permit processing and allows group appointments for medical examinations and biometrics.
It is open to Canadian employers hiring 50 or more workers or for critical occupations in sectors like healthcare, construction, and agri-food.
To participate, employers must adhere to fair and ethical recruitment guidelines published by the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
IRCC also provides $200,000 to the IOM to promote fair and ethical recruitment standards in the Philippines.
These efforts strengthen the partnership between Canada and the Philippines and address labour shortages in Canada's economy.
#Philippines, #Work_permits, #CAN_Work_Philippines, #IOM
October 21, 2023
The University of Toronto, McGill University, and the University of British Columbia ranked in the top 34 of the 2024 QS World University Rankings.
International students often rely on rankings to choose the best Canadian university for their needs.
In the 2024 rankings, the University of Toronto moved up to 21st place, McGill University ranked 30th, and the University of British Columbia ranked 34th.
These rankings are based on factors such as academic reputation, employer reputation, and international ratios.
#International_students, #Study_in_Canada, #Canadian_institutions, #QS_World_University_Rankings
October 19, 2023
The government will also charge these universities for each international student recruited, directing the funds exclusively to francophone universities.
By not subsidizing the education of out-of-province Anglophone students, Quebec intends to allocate taxpayer money elsewhere.
This move is driven by the desire to address the decline of the French language in Quebec, which is attributed to the influx of Anglophone students who do not speak French.
Quebec aims to rebalance its university network and language policies by attracting more francophone students to francophone universities.
#Quebec, #International_students, #Anglophone_students, #tuition_fees
October 19, 2023
Statistics from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) show that the number of international students transitioning to permanent residency is increasing.
In 2005, 8,565 former international students became permanent residents, compared to 19,330 in the first three quarters of 2023.
Ontario remains the province, admitting the highest number of former study permit holders as permanent residents.
By 2023, Ontario welcomed 6,760 permanent residents who were international students. The rankings for other provinces have changed over time.
In 2015, Alberta, Quebec, and British Columbia ranked second, third, and fourth, respectively.
By 2023 Q3, British Columbia ranked second with 4,195, followed by Quebec (2,115) and Alberta (1,900). Although there are fluctuations in admissions, the overall trend shows a positive growth in the number of international students obtaining permanent residency in Canada.
#International_students, #PR, #Statistics_Canada, #statistics
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/international-student-timeline-1.6947913
October 18, 2023
