Welcome Package for Newcomers to Canada

Canada Unemployment Rises, Job Vacancies Drop

In this week’s issue, Canada experienced its fastest population growth since 1957, the Housing Minister warns of potential reforms to temporary foreign workers, and there is a significant shift in Canadian public opinion on immigration.

Welcome Package for Newcomers to Canada

We are excited to share our Welcome Package for Newcomers to Canada

🍁 Welcome to Canada! Your New Home Awaits!
Exciting times await as you embark on your journey. This carefully crafted Welcome Package, in partnership with top companies, ensures a smooth transition. From finding a home to managing finances, staying connected, and exploring, we've got you covered.

🇨🇦 Covering Every Facet of Your Journey!
From pre-arrival preparations like selecting the ideal destination, gathering essential documents, to packing lists. It extends to post-arrival arrangements, understanding the new transportation system and the settling-in process. This is your one-stop solution for navigating each step, ensuring no detail is overlooked! Get ready to thrive in your new Canadian life!

🍁 Before Your Arrival: Preparing for Your Canadian Journey

  • Passport Check

  • Essential Documents

  • Choose Your Destination

  • Arrival Plans

  • Currency Exchange

  • Health Matters

  • Pack Smart


    🇨🇦 After You Land: Navigating Your New Life

  • Emergency Essentials

  • Key IDs

  • Financial Setup

  • Stay Connected

  • Settle In

  • Career and Education

    🍁 Thriving in Canada: Beyond the Basics

  • Language Programs

  • Know Your Rights

  • Explore and Enjoy

  • Permanent Residency

Canada welcomes you with open arms! Here's to a thriving life in the Great White North!

TRENDING NEWS

  • Housing Minister Sean Fraser, formerly Canada's immigration minister, warns of potential reforms to temporary foreign worker and international student visa programs due to the housing crisis. Record immigration, criticized for rising real estate prices, puts pressure on housing. Immigration Minister Marc Miller suggests caps on visas unless provinces address housing shortages. Despite challenges, Canada plans to host 900,000 international students, increasing settlement fund requirements to over $20,000 from Jan 1, 2024. Fraser considers a cap on study visas to ease housing demand. Provinces urged to act or face federal intervention. Read more.

  • In the third quarter of this year, Canada experienced a decline in job vacancies and an increase in unemployment, marking the fifth consecutive quarter of such trends. The drop in vacancies was most prominent in positions requiring a high school diploma or less, with a 31.3% decline. Despite challenges, payroll employment rose by 117,600. The sales and service sector saw the largest drop in job vacancies. Job vacancies fell the most in Ontario, followed by Quebec and British Columbia. Despite these challenges, immigrants still have opportunities for permanent residency through various economic immigration programs. Read more.

  • The House of Commons Committee urges Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to set a deadline for clearing a massive backlog of 2,166,800 applications, with 936,500 considered a backlog. The committee proposes 40 recommendations to improve processing, including automatic issuance of postgraduate work permits and creating an independent immigration ombudsperson. Backlogs affect Canada's reputation and hinder foreign nationals, workers, and students. The committee calls for accountability measures, a special task force, and timely updates to address these challenges compassionately. Read more

  • In the three months ending October 2023, Canada experienced its fastest population growth since 1957, with 96% attributed to immigration. A total of 430,635 people were added, reaching 40,528,396. Aging population and lower natural growth contribute to this trend. Immigration, including temporary residents like workers and students, played a crucial role. Canada plans to welcome 1.485 million immigrants from 2024 to 2026. Alberta, PEI, and Ontario exceeded the national growth average. The Northwest Territories saw a slight decline. This surge is pivotal amid an aging population and declining natural growth. Read more

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NUMBERS TO KNOW

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  • Canada Issues 1,325 Invites in Latest General Express Entry Draw Read more

  • Alberta Issues 30 Express Entry Invitations Targeting Healthcare Workers Read more

  • Quebec Issues 1,187 Canada Immigration Invitations In New Expression Of Interest Draw Read more

FEATURED PODCAST

In today's episode of "My Great Canada," we explore a significant shift in Canadian public opinion on immigration. A recent Abacus Data poll reveals that 67% of Canadians oppose the government's immigration targets, signaling a potential election issue. The shift is attributed to concerns about cost of living, housing, and healthcare, challenging the historically pro-immigration sentiment. Listen in for a deeper understanding and for even more information, check out the full article on immigration.ca.

FEATURED VIDEO

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