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IRCC issued 3,500 ITAs in the new all-program Express Entry draw
On April 26, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 3,500 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates under Express Entry. In this draw, IRCC continued inviting candidates under all immigration programs. In round #247, the cut-off score was 483 points, three points fewer than in the previous all-program draw. The tie-breaking rule for this round was April 22, 2023, at 19:46:58 UTC. As of April 26, 2023, there are 230,189 profiles registered in the Express Entry pool, 930 fewer than in the previous update. In 2023, Canada issued 44,559 ITAs through Express Entry.
#Express_Entry, #IRCC, #ITA #FST #FSW #CEC
Sudbury considered 21 applications under the RNIP
On April 25, 2023, the City of Greater Sudbury held a new round of invitations in the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP). In this round, Sudbury considered 21 candidates. The lowest score of these draws was 260 points, ten points fewer than in the previous draw. Last year, Sudbury invited a total of 154 applicants. The city has recommended at least 297 individuals under the RNIP since the program’s launch. So far, the city has considered 97 candidates in 2023.
#Sudbury, #RNIP, #Ontario, #community_recommendation, #rural_immigration
For a third consecutive year, Canada ranks as the world’s safest country for LGBTQ+ travellers
In early March, a travel site dedicated to safety published a report indicating the safest countries for LGBTQ+ travellers. According to “The 203 Worst (& Safest) Countries for LGBTQ+ Travel in 2023,” Canada has topped the list of the most LGBTQ+ countries globally for the third consecutive year. Canada has a strong record for LGBTQ+ rights. They legalized same-sex marriage early on, have constitutional anti-discrimination protections, and it is a safe place for gay and lesbian people. Compiling the safest countries is based on ten factors associated with LGBTQ+ safety. These factors include the criminalization of violence, protection against discrimination, and the legality of same-sex relationships.
#LGBTQ, #tourism, #travellers, #LGBTQ_travellers
Canada to have the second highest real GDP growth in 2023 and 2024 among the G7 countries
According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Canada is expected to have the second-highest growth in Real GDP (Gross Domestic Product) over the next two years. Indicators of a country’s economic health are often based on its real GDP. In 2023, the United States is expected to experience a growth in its real GDP of 1.6%, while Canada is expected to grow by 1.5%. For Canada’s most recent immigrants, this could mean an increase in job opportunities across the country, potentially leading to economic stability as a new permanent resident (PR).
#GDP, #IMF, #PR, #GDP_growth