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  Canada held a new Express Entry draw and issued 4,750 ITAs On December 6, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 4,750 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates under the Express Entry draw #272. In this draw, IRCC invited candidates under all immigration programs.  In the latest round of invitations, the cut-off score was 561 points, 61 points more than in the previous all-program draw. The tie-breaking rule for this round was November 8, 2023, at 06:00:13 UTC.  As of December 5, 2023, there are 217,370 profiles registered in the Express Entry pool. In 2023, Canada issued 99,971 ITAs through the Express Entry draws . This year, Canada has held the following Express entry draws: There are 18 all-program draws. There are five PNP draws. Five draws are aimed specifically at French speakers. Three draws are aimed specifically at healthcare occupations. One draw is aimed specifically at STEM occupations. One draw is aimed at skilled tradespeople. One draw was spe

  Canada Immigration targets stabilizing to support sustainable growth Immigration is crucial for Canada's growth, with about 23% of the population being immigrants, the highest among the G7. The 2024 immigration target is 485,000, 1.2% of Canada's population. Canada's working population is declining, with the current ratio of workers to seniors at 3:1, expected to drop to 2:1.  This aging workforce leads to labor shortages , which immigration can alleviate. This will support the National Housing Strategy, which invests over $82 billion over ten years.  In addition, Canada, as a global leader in refugee resettlement, welcomed over 46,500 refugees from 80 countries last year, including 40,000 vulnerable Afghans. Canada Immigration Targets in the 2024-2026 Immigration Levels Plan The Right Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, tabled the 2024-2026 Immigration Levels Plan today, November 1, 2023. This plan aims to encourage economic growth

  Canada extended measures for temporary and permanent residents affected by wildfires On October 4, 2023, the Canadian Government extended temporary measures for communities affected by the 2023 wildfire.  To be eligible for special measures, applications for document replacement, extension, or restoration must be submitted by November 30, 2023. On June 12, 2023, the Government announced free replacement documents for Canadians and residents who lost or damaged their documents due to the fires.  Temporary residents affected by the wildfires whose status was expiring by September 30, 2023, could extend or restore their status in Canada for free. Free replacement documents and special measures for Canadians affected by devastating wildfires  With the country undergoing an unprecedented wildfire season, the Government of Canada is acting quickly to assist communities and residents. This includes assistance for Canadians as well as individuals who are critical to the rebuilding effort. Th

  Canadian immigrants have a stronger sense of belonging in Ontario and Atlantic Canada Sense of belonging to a country, especially as an immigrant, has long been used to measure social integration and national identification in Canada. The 2020 General Social Survey (GSS) conducted by Statistics Canada provides insight into the provinces and territories where immigrants feel a strong sense of belonging.  According to the survey, immigrants in Ontario and the Atlantic-Canadian provinces (Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, and New Brunswick) reported a powerful sense of belonging to Canada. On the other hand, immigrants in British Columbia and Alberta reported a lower sense of belonging. What factors affect the sense of belonging of Canadian immigrants? In large part, post-migration experiences that give immigrants favorable feedback from their surroundings, such as whether they feel accepted in this country and whether they believe they have strong possibilit