As a part of another initiative amidst COVID-19 pandemic, the British Columbia Government has introduced legislation to fill gaps in sick pay. As a result of this legislation, employees will receive three days of paid sick leave for those who have COVID-19 symptoms or are self-isolating, or are waiting for the test result. In this…
Good news for all students who are aspiring to study in Canada! Not to worry that you are unable to travel to Canada during this COVID situation. A favorable policy has been put in place by the Government of Canada to assist all international students who are presently outside Canada during this difficult time. International…
The recent news from the provincial authorities from British Columbia had been promising. COVID-19 seems to be under control in the province and things are set to get better as we turned the clocks with the daylight savings. Dr. Bonnie Henry’s recent updates guiding people on how to be safe during the upcoming spring break…
The Government of Canada is expanding its preventive measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country by adding another layer of protection to Canadians. Effective from January 07, 2021, every individual needs to take a test for COVID-19 before they board the flight to Canada, and the test result is required to be…
The government of Canada has made a mandatory quarantine for travellers upon arrival in Canada for 14 days. It is an emergency measure to slow down the spread of COVID-19 in Canada. Travellers who are coming to Canada for study or under family unification are required to quarantine within 48 hours after entering Canada. Travellers…
Due to significant applicants demand in India for Canada, those who are coming to Canada to permanently reunite with their families, and those who are coming to study at one of the approved designated learning institutions (DLIs), are being prioritized. Applicants in India who are applying for a study permit and plan to study at…
With widespread Covid-19, people should continue to invest in a precautionary measure by the public health department, a collective effort until the vaccines are rolled out. Dr. Theresa Tam’s, chief public health officer of Canada, statement assures the vaccinations will be available soon in the first quarter. The covid count surged in various provinces as…
The lowest-ranked CRS score for the Express draw on November 25, 2020, is dropped less than 470 this time. Candidates require a CRS score of at least 469 to be invited in the November 25th invitation round. The total number of invitations issued to the Express Entry candidates is 5000. The tie-breaking rule for this…
Canada has implemented additional points in Express Entry to help increase Francophone immigration outside Quebec. Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today announced that French-speaking and bilingual candidates will receive additional points under the Express Entry system. The Canadian government seeks to reach the target of 4.4% French-speaking immigrant admissions outside Quebec by 2023. The change announced today…
The Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, tabled the 2021‒2023 Immigration Levels Plan today, which sets out a path for responsible increases to immigration targets to help the Canadian economy recover from COVID-19, drive future growth and create jobs for middle-class Canadians. Highlights of the plan include: an increase in admissions over…
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