As of April 17, 2023, PSAC(Public Service Alliance of Canada), the largest union in the Canadian federal government, said it would go on strike if an agreement is not reached by Tuesday afternoon. As a result, Wednesday, April 18, 2023, there is a possibility that public employees will go on strike. If that happens, it…
Everything you need to know about today’s IRCC news Point 1: A new pathway for refugees and other displaced people The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC), announced today that Canada will launch a new economic pathway under the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot(EMPP) to help employers hire skilled refugees and other…
Great news for international students about the extension of PGWP! In today’s news from the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, a new update regarding international graduates has been announced. Post-Graduate Work Permits (PGWPs) that have recently expired or are about to expire may qualify for additional or extended work permits to…
Introduction Are you travelling from YVR (Vancouver International Airport) to the states? Good news! Passengers can now reserve a spot in the line at the security screening. On October 5th, 2022, YVR announced its YVR Expression program, where travellers can reserve a spot in line before their flight for the security checkpoint. About YVR Express…
Employers have been facing unusual challenges in finding and retaining the workers they need during this period of economic recovery and growth. The Government of Canada is continuing to take concrete actions to address current industry needs. Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, has announced the temporary lifting of the…
Canada banned direct flights from India on April 22, 2021, initially for a month amidst the dangerous and deadly second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic in India. This second wave was a result of the lethal Delta variant of coronavirus, which was highly contagious and responsible for a high amount of fatality across India. However, as the second wave somehow passes in India and by the efficacious Covid-19 vaccine campaign in India, many trade pandits predicted that Canada will lift the direct flight ban from India. For the utter dismay of the international students, Canada further extended the ban for the fifth time till Sept 21. So, the question of the moment is “When will Canada lift the flight ban from India?”
Canadian government working on Digital Vaccine Passport, which will help
the ones who are fully vaccinated in Canada for International traveling. The first draft is
supposed to come as early as this fall.
I write this sitting as close to a standing fan as humanly possible without getting injured. I am still one of the few lucky ones to – Have a fan Live in an ancient house with tall ceilings, cool brick walls and sensible windows. Dunk into the freezing ocean at my doorstep The rest of…
Getting back to normal? Last year, this question was a mystery. Starting May 25, the Government of British Columbia has planned 4 phases to restart our social lives, businesses and activities. Public Health Order (PHO) Guidance *If you or anyone in your social circle feels sick, you must stay home and get tested as soon as possible. Step…
Attention international students! Submit your complete study permit application for the fall 2021 semester by May 15, 2021 and you will get a decision by August 6, 2021. You will be in time to attend for the fall semester. Students can still continue to submit study permit after May 15, 2021, IRCC will process it…
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