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New Brunswick introduced two centres of excellence for international students

New Brunswick launched two centres of excellence for international students in the province’s English-language elementary, middle, and secondary schools.

In these centres, students are eligible for innovative programs which provide them with career experience in entrepreneurship and preventative mental health skills.

Education Minister of New Brunswick Dominic Cardy stated that these centres “allow students to gain insight into key industries… and have a chance to interact with and learn from experts in their fields, regardless of their location in the province.”

#New_Brunswick, #international_students, #centers_of_excellence

https://thepienews.com/news/k12-international-student-centres-canada/

April 21, 2022

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