According to the Statistics Canada data published on September 28, 2022, Canada's population has increased to 38,929,902 people.
The population of Canada increased from 33,476,688 to 38,929,902 within a decade ago.
The vast majority of Canada’s population growth is due to international migration, with an unprecedented number of people coming to Canada to work and study.
In just the second quarter of 2022, 118,114 new immigrants arrived in Canada - the highest figure on record. This trend shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon, with 157,310 new non-permanent residents arriving in 2022.
#Statistics_Canada, #population_growth, #Statistics, #Canadian_population
https://globalnews.ca/news/9162216/canada-population-growth-statistics-canada-sept-2022/
October 3, 2022
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) introduced new residency requirements for Alberta Opportunity Stream applicants.
Open work permit holders under the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) are now eligible to apply for permanent residence (PR) under the Alberta Opportunity Stream.
The Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP) applicants are also eligible if they are graduates of an Alberta Advanced Education publicly funded post-secondary institution.
In addition, open work permits issued under the public policy for Hong Kong graduates also allow them to apply for PR under the Alberta Opportunity Stream.
#AAIP, #PR, #PGWPP, #PGWP, #CUAET, #Alberta, #international_graduates #Hong_Kong_graduates
https://www.alberta.ca/aaip-alberta-opportunity-stream-eligibility.aspx
October 3, 2022
On September 23, 2022, the Government of Canada announced a new pathway for healthcare workers who faced barriers in accessing permanent residence under the Express Entry system.
Foreign-born physicians who are employed under a fee-for-service model with public health authorities will no longer have to meet current requirements.
Instead, this change recognizes the unique employment model used in Canada’s healthcare system and provides access to Canada’s economic permanent residence programs.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is trying to boost the employment of foreign people in Canada by enhancing its immigration system so that prospective immigrants who are already here can stay and work.
#Healthcare_workers, #Physicians, #IRCC, #labour_shortage
September 27, 2022
On September 26, 2022, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced updated instructions regarding study permit assessment at the port of entry.
As per the recent changes to the Instrument of Designation and Delegation, authorities regarding R220.1 have changed.
Previously, it was stated that this authority may only be exercised by Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) at the port of entry, but now CBSA inland officers, border service and regional program officers are able to require evidence of compliance with the study permit conditions under R220.1.
#CBSA, #IRCC, #study_permit_assessment, #international_students
September 27, 2022
