Canada held its latest all-program express entry draw on November 9.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 4,750 candidates to apply for permanent residency of Canada with the minimum CRS (Comprehensive Ranking System) score of 494. The eligible candidates were invited from the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), Federal skilled worker program (FSWP), and Federal Skilled trades program (FSTP); all operates under the category of Express Entry system.
The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) carried out an Entrepreneur draw on the 3rd of November. The draw on November 3 issued invitations to 55 candidates including the Expression of Interest (EOI) scores ranging between 85 and 120.
On November 1 , Canada announces its new immigration plans to boost their economy. Sean Fraser, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada released the Immigration level plans of Canada to elevate immigration and to attract the newcomers; helping businesses to find workers. Canada is facing critical phase due to shortage of labour in various key sectors impacting the economy of Canada.
Immigrants continue to make a significant contribution to Canada’s economy and society. In Canada’s aging population, it is expected that the contribution of immigrants will increase. Canada’s best kept secret is the Immigrant-Owned Business! Around 33% of businesses in Canada are owned by immigrants. These businesses play a crucial role in generating employment for workers in Canada and also make a considerate impact on Canada’s economy.
According to Statistics Canada, 24.5 – 30 % of the population will be immigrant in Canada by 2036. Immigration will always be the main contributor in the future growth of Canada. In 2036, Canada will have almost half its population made up of immigrants or second-generation people.
A second-generation person is a non-immigrant individual born in Canada who has at least one parent who was an immigrant in Canada.