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BC invited tech professionals and skilled workers under the BCPNP
On July 3, 2024, the Government of British Columbia held new invitation draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and issued invitations to apply to qualified candidates in tech, healthcare, childcare, construction, and veterinary care occupations. In the tech draw, the province invited 36 candidates. The minimum score for candidates invited in this draw was 122 points. BC issued 14 ITAs to candidates under the childcare-targeted draw for early childhood educators (NOC 42202). British Columbia invited nine candidates who scored 106 points in the Healthcare-targeted draw. The province also issued 13 invitations to candidates working in the construction sector. Furthermore, up to five invitations have been issued to candidates working in veterinary care occupations. British Columbia issued up to 77 ITAs in this draw. In 2024, the province has already invited up to 3,611 candidates.
#British_Columbia, #BCPNP, #EEBC, #Skills_Immigration, #PNP, #ECE, #construction_workers #BCPNP_Tech
Canada welcomed 830 more Afghan refugees
On July 3, 2024, the Canadian Government made an update regarding the Afghan refugees arriving in the country. The last update shows Canada has accepted 830 Afghan refugees since June 4, 2024. As of now, Canada has welcomed a total of 52,985 Afghan refugees. Canada received 20,595 Afghans and their families’ applications under the Special Immigration Measures Program for Afghans who had assisted the Government of Canada in Afghanistan. 15,025 Afghans arrived in Canada under that program, and 23,745 Afghan nationals came under the Humanitarian program. In addition, Canada admitted 3,835 applicants under the pathway for extended family members of former interpreters.
#Afghan_refugees, #refugees #IRCC #Afghanistan
Ottawa announced a new update for spouses of nursing students
On July 3, 2024, the Canadian Government announced a new program delivery update for spouses or common-law partners of study permit holders. Notably, the Bachelor of Nursing (BN) has been added to the list of eligible professional degree programs for applications submitted on or after April 30, 2024. This update will offer more opportunities for families of international students, enhancing Canada’s appeal as a destination for higher education. The change is designed to support international students by enabling their spouses or common-law partners to work during their studies.
#Nursing, #International_students, #healthcare, #study_permits
Report shows strong growth in New Brunswick’s economy and population
The 2023 Economy in Review report reveals significant advancements in New Brunswick’s economy, highlighted by population, employment, and investment gains. Province’s Finance Minister Ernie Steeves noted the province’s 1.3% economic growth, consistent with 2022. New Brunswick’s population surged by 3.1%, reaching an all-time high driven by immigration. Employment climbed 3.5%, hitting a record 386,500 jobs, while the unemployment rate dropped to a historic low of 6.6%. Investment in building construction soared to $3.8 billion, marking a 9.3% increase, with total capital investments reaching $5 billion.
#New_Brunswick, #economy, #growth, #population, #employment, #investment