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Job Searching in Canada: Practical Tips for Newcomers
Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Are you a newcomer to Canada looking for employment?  If so, TD and CanadaVisa invite you to join us for a live and interactive webinar: Job Searching in Canada: Practical Tips for Newcomers. Starting a new life in Canada may feel overwhelming, especially when you are also looking for employment. Here’s a chance to gain […]

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Avoid hidden taxes on your TFSA holdings
Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Many investors may not realize that distributions from some holdings in their Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs) are subject to withholding taxes, costing them potentially thousands of dollars in unnecessary taxes over their lifetimes. Fortunately, you can avoid some of these hidden withholding taxes by planning which positions to hold in your TFSA, versus which to […]

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Do you qualify for Express Entry’s updated Healthcare and Social Services category?
Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Pharmacists, social workers, and dental hygienists can now qualify for category-based draws, giving these professionals a better chance to get Canadian permanent residence (PR) through Express Entry. On 27 February, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) made major changes to Express Entry categories. Check your eligibility for category-based draws In addition to creating a […]

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Home Care Worker Child Care Pilot has hit its cap
Monday, March 31, 2025

You’ll have to wait until next year to submit an online application for permanent residency through Canada’s Home Care Worker Immigration Pilot: Child Care (HCWP:CC). See if you’re eligible for the Home Care Worker Immigration Pilot The HCWP:CC reached its cap on online applications the afternoon of March 31, 2025, the same day it first […]

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Home Care Worker Home Support Pilot hits cap on first day open
Monday, March 31, 2025

Foreign nationals can no longer submit online applications for permanent residency under the Home Care Worker Immigration Pilot: Home Support (HCWP:HS). See if you’re eligible for the Home Care Worker Immigration Pilot The HCWP:HS hit its cap at around 2:25pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on March 31, 2025, the same day on which it first […]

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Canada’s Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots now open
Monday, March 31, 2025

Canada’s Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots (HCWP) are accepting applications as of 10 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on 31 March, 2025. Foreign nationals wishing to gain permanent residence (PR) through these pathways may begin submitting applications at this time. See if you’re eligible for the Home Care Worker Immigration Pilot This year, Immigration, Refugees […]

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Manitoba holds provincial draw, Northwest Territories Nominee Program meets intake cap
Sunday, March 30, 2025

Manitoba has issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates under two streams. Meanwhile, the Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) has provided updates on its application intake for 2025. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs Manitoba (February 21 to 28) The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held draws under two streams on March 21. The […]

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Saskatchewan overhauls Provincial Nominee Program, reopens intake for job offer PR pathways
Saturday, March 29, 2025

Foreign nationals wishing to immigrate to Canada through the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) will now be subject to updated eligibility criteria—with multiple streams closing. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs The SINP has made significant changes, including Resuming intake for Job Approval Forms (JAFs); Limiting recruitment of overseas workers to those in Health, […]

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Yukon moves to new system for PR nominations
Friday, March 28, 2025

Employers and foreign nationals can no longer submit applications directly to the Yukon Nominee Program (YNP). All applications to the YNP must now go through an Expression of Interest (EOI) system. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs Under this new pool-based system, an employer must receive an invitation from the YNP before being able […]

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Canadian universities achieve top worldwide rankings for several subjects
Friday, March 28, 2025

Several Canadian universities have been ranked among the top 100 globally for certain subjects. Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) published these rankings in its 15th edition of world university ranking by subject. Join the Angus Reid Forum and get $5 in points! The ranking looks at 55 subjects in total to make it easier for students to […]

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