News updates - GH Immigration Svcs

Canada needs more houses for immigrants

According to Housing Minister Ahmed Hussen, Canada’s investment in the housing sector will help attract and retain immigrants in the country.

After hitting a record level of immigration last year and starting to accept an unlimited number of Ukrainians, Canada is worried about the lack of affordable housing for newcomers.

With inflation hitting 6.7 percent, the Government of Canada addressed the shortage of affordable housing in its latest budget through strategies designed to double the amount of construction over the coming decade.

#Housing_issue, #housing_sector, #Hussen

https://www.livabl.com/2019/10/new-immigrants-canada-buy-homes.html

April 21, 2022

Women immigrants cannot enter the Canadian labour market

Educated and experienced immigrant women are finding it hard to get hired in the Canadian labour market. This is an issue that women have faced and continue to face. According to the recent survey of immigrant women living in the Great Toronto Area (GTA), 83.8 percent of participants had to alter their appearance or credentials to fit in better with other Canadians, downgrading experience and education, changing names, clothes, and accents. Highly-educated immigrant women who came to Canada had high points in the Canadian immigration point system, which became apparent that is not enough in the hiring process. #Women, #GTA, #Survey, #labour_market

April 21, 2022

Canada is considered the best country for foreign students

According to the latest Emerging Futures report published by IDP Connect, Canada ranked first among international study destinations, with 26 percent of respondents selecting it as their preferred option.

The USA followed Canada with 20% and the UK and Australia in joint third place (19%). While the US was perceived as providing the best quality of education, Canada was rated number one for graduate employment prospects, work benefits, welfare, etc.

The findings also showed that according to over two-thirds (66%) of respondents, proper implementation of post-graduation employment opportunities can result in long-term benefits for both students and the receiving nations.

#International_students, #IDP_Connect, #Survey, #education, #PGWP

https://www.wemakescholars.com/blog/canada-for-higher-education#:~:text=Yes%2C%20Canada%20is%20among%20the%20top%20destinations%20for,life%20of%20the%20people%20who%20reside%20in%20Canada.

https://www.stoodnt.com/blog/why-is-canada-best-for-education/

https://www.educanada.ca/why-canada-pourquoi/reasons-raisons.aspx?lang=eng

April 19, 2022

Newfoundland and Labrador introduced new application guidelines for two NLPNP streams

On April 18, 2022, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador published new application guidelines for International Entrepreneur and International Graduate Entrepreneur Streams of the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP).

These streams will help experienced business owners, senior business managers, and international graduates of Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN) or College of the North Atlantic (CNA) to apply for permanent residency (PR) in the province.

Applicants must operate and actively manage a business in Newfoundland and Labrador and have a strong intention to settle permanently in the province.

#Newfoundland_and_Labrador, #PR, #entrepreneurs, #NLPNP, #MUN, #CNA

https://www.gov.nl.ca/immigration/immigrating-to-newfoundland-and-labrador/provincial-nominee-program/overview/

April 19, 2022