Residents in Canada are seeing lower rents. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), the country’s national housing authority, has reported declines in asking rents in several major housing markets due to outflows of international students and foreign workers. Softening markets include Toronto, Vancouver, and Calgary. Get our FREE Newcomer’s Guide to Canada, with top […]

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The government has updated the list of regions in which foreign nationals and employers cannot obtain or extend work permits under the low-wage stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). Which CMAs are ineligible as of July 11? Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm In total, 26 CMAs […]

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Canada’s top employers hire for a range of positions across several industries and sectors, many of which are eligible for category-based selection through Canada’s Express Entry system. If you have six months full-time, continuous work experience in an eligible occupation, you can qualify for a category-based draw under Express Entry. See your eligibility for all […]

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To help newcomers get Canadian permanent residency more quickly and easily, we’ve launched CanadaVisa+, a new application accessible over any web browser. Navigating the maze to Canadian Permanent Residency As an aspiring permanent resident, you’ll encounter Canada’s confusing, complex immigration system. Get started with CanadaVisa+ How can you possibly navigate the 100+ pathways that lead […]

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New to Canada and wondering how banking works here? This webinar can help you get started. TD and Canada Visa invite you to join a live, interactive session created especially for newcomers like you. We’ll walk you through helpful steps like opening a bank account, building credit, and understanding everyday banking in Canada. Join us […]

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We understand the pressure and nerves that can arise during a high-stakes test like the CELPIP, especially when you’re asked to speak in a second language. To help each of our test takers feel confident and prepared for the speaking component of the CELPIP Test, we’ve created an 8-step guide to help you get ready […]

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If you already have Canadian work experience and want to apply for permanent residence (PR) through Express Entry, foreign work experience can significantly boost your chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA). In some cases, the number of points you receive from foreign work experience can be higher than what you would get by […]

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Quebeckers will no longer be able to obtain Quebec Selection Certificates (CSQ) to sponsor certain family members for permanent residency. Effective immediately, the province of Quebec will not accept applications for undertakings to sponsor spouses, common-law partners, conjugal partners, or dependent children aged 18 or older. Book a free consultation on options to get your […]

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Francophone immigrants to Canada will soon benefit from increased community support in settling. Over 2025-2026, Canada’s immigration department will operationalize the Welcoming Francophone Communities (WFCs) initiative The WFCs will incorporate 24 francophone and Acadian communities across Canada, aiming to facilitate the settlement and successful integration of francophone immigrants into the country. Subscribe and get our […]

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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 3,000 ITAs in a draw for Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 518; and Created an […]

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