News of the week: immigrant protections, major selections and new Canadian targets
During the last week of October, there were many positive developments for potential immigrants in Canada.
Immigration selections
Canada held several immigration selections in one week, inviting more than 2,500 applicants:
- Ontario called 1,408 candidates with in-demand professions and 20 entrepreneurs;
- BC called 358 professionals and graduates;
- Canada conducted an Express Entry selection and invited 888 participants from provincial programs.
Two other provinces shared the results of earlier draws:
- Alberta sent invitations to 293 candidates;
- Quebec selected 23 professionals with provincial job offers.
Immigration news
Canada has shared new immigration goals for the near future. After last September's election, the ruling party formed a cabinet and selected a new immigration minister to work on implementing the plans.
New Brunswick announced three job fairs in October. One of them is now closed, but the other two are still open for application. For one of the fairs the list of appropriate professions has been expanded, so more candidates will now be able to participate.
The new immigration programs, which launched in May and will be open through November, may extend. For some streams, most of the available places to apply are left unfilled. Also, Canada may start accepting refugees under these streams.
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