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Canada introduced a transition period for distance learning measures

On August 25, 2022, the Government of Canada announced that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) created a transition period for measures allowing international students to pursue their studies online from abroad.

IRCC extended the distance learning measures until August 31, 2023. International students who submit a study permit application no later than August 31, 2022, will be able to complete up to 100% of their program online and remain eligible for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP).

However, study time from September 1, 2023, will be deducted from the length of students’ post-graduation work permits, regardless of when they began their studies.

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https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/distance-learning-measures.html

August 31, 2022

New Brunswick will prioritize certain applicants for the New Brunswick Skilled Worker stream

The Government of New Brunswick processes applications considering the provincial labour market needs to support the goals of the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP).

Effective immediately, the province has implemented specific measures to manage the New Brunswick Skilled Worker stream inventory by end of 2022.

According to the update, application processing priority will be given to Francophone applicants and international students graduating from the province’s educational institutions.

In addition, the following NOC categories will also be prioritized: NOC 2147, 2172, 2173, 2174, 2175, 2281, 2282, 2283, and NOC 3012, 3233, 3413, 4412.

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https://welcomenb.ca/content/wel-bien/en/immigrating/content/HowToImmigrate/NBProvincialNomineeProgram.html#:~:text=Effective%20immediately%2C%20ONB%20Immigration%20is%20implementing%20specific%20measures,categories%20of%20applications%20in%20our%20inventory%3A%20Francophone%20applicants

August 30, 2022

Canada to double its population in the next four decades

Canada's population is predicted to be as high as 74 million people by 2068 because of a regular influx of immigrants from different countries.

According to Statistics Canada’s report, Canada's population will go from 38.2 million in 2021 to anywhere between 42.9 and 52.5 million in 2043, and 44.9 to 74 million by 2068.

If Statistics Canada's projections are correct, in the coming decades, immigration will be key to population growth in Canada, though the absolute number of immigrants admitted each year will vary depending on different economic scenarios.

#Statistics_Canada, #population, #Population_growth

Canada's population could double by 2068: StatCan | CanIndia News

August 29, 2022

Canada continues to protect migrants and refugees in Latin America

On August 16, 2022, the Government of Canada announced its support for migrants and refugees in Latin America who are experiencing challenges from increased human mobility and face unfair recruitment practices, a lack of social protection, as well as a shortage of labour markets. Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) congratulated the International Labour Organization (ILO) for completing its first Canada-supported capacity- building project to help Venezuelan refugees and migrants in Latin America improve their socio-economic integration. #IRCC, #Fraser, #ILO, #refugees, #Latin_America, #Venezuela  

August 17, 2022