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OINP invited 510 candidates under the Skilled Trades Stream
On February 9, 2023, Ontario invited 510 candidates under the Skilled Trades Stream of the Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (OINP). The CRS score range of the invited candidates was between 260-489 points. Candidates, who created their profiles in the Express Entry system between February 9, 2022, to February 9, 2023, were considered by OINP in this draw for 5 NOCs. Candidates who received a notification of interest do not need to contact the program and can apply to the stream. This year, the province has already invited 1,762 candidates under this stream and has issued 6,003 invitations under all OINP`s streams.
#Ontario, #OINP, #Skilled_trades, #PNP, #ITA
Manitoba issued 308 invitations to skilled candidates under the MPNP
On February 9, 2023, Manitoba held its fourth invitation round in the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) this year. In round #168, the MPNP issued 221 LAAs in the Skilled Workers in Manitoba stream. The minimum score for the LAA in this category was 720 points, 6 points fewer than the previous draw. In the Skilled Workers Overseas stream, Manitoba issued 32 LAAs to candidates invited under the Strategic Recruitment Initiative. The lowest score in the SWO category was 709 points, four points fewer than in the previous draw. In addition, 55 invitations were issued in the International Education Stream. Manitoba has issued LAAs to 308 candidates, including 33 Express Entry candidates for this round. In 2023, MPNP invited 987 candidates, and 92 of them received invitations in the Express Entry.
#Manitoba, #MPNP, #International_students, #PNP, #SWO, #SWM
Canadians celebrate the Black History Month
Every February, Canadians come together to celebrate and recognize the accomplishments of Black people in Canada through various events and festivities that take place throughout Black History Month. The 2023 theme for Black History Month is “Ours to tell”. This concept invites Canadians to enter an inclusive conversation and further understand the experiences, accomplishments, trials, and triumphs of Canadian Black communities throughout history. The Canadian Government invites all Canadians to uncover the stories behind the nation’s communities and discover how they have helped shape Canada into the country we know today.
#Black_History_Month, #Ours_to_tell
Canada’s low fertility rate makes the government invite more immigrants
Canada’s fertility rate has been decreasing since 2009 and hit an all-time low of 1.4 children per woman in 2020 – far below the global population replacement level of 2.1 births per woman. The number of childbirths decreased by 3.6% from 2019 to 2020, making it the largest annual drop ever seen in 25 years. This birth rate decline demands attention if Canada hopes to keep up with its rapidly growing population worldwide. The government of Canada has responded to this decline in birth rates by encouraging increased immigration. The Canadian immigration program is designed to bring new skilled labour and talent into the country, contributing to its long-term economic and population growth.
#Population, #Canadian_Population, #Fertility_rate