Two scandals in Canada and other news
Disputes on sensitive topics, budget housing, and other events from May 15 to 21.
On May 22, Canada will celebrate Victoria's Day. It is the country's oldest public holiday, unrelated to religion, and residents love it. We talked about how Canadians celebrate Victoria's Day and what events to attend.
The Bank of Canada says Canadian families are in arrears on mortgages, which could be bad for the financial system. At the same time, the Bank of Canada has not ruled out new key rate hikes.
Controversy in Canada
Two topics at once have recently stirred much controversy in Canada. Canadian scholar Jordan Peterson, internationally known for his controversial opinions on gender identity, male and female roles, and the like, faced numerous attempts to "cancel." A Kelowna city councilman initiated a petition to cancel his scheduled speech. Earlier, Peterson was blocked by Twitter.
In Canada, the abortion debate has erupted over a bill on an entirely different topic. MP Cathay Wagantall has put forward a proposal to take physical and emotional harm into account in court when dealing with cases of assault on pregnant women. Wagantall is known for opposing women's right to abortion. Therefore, many have decided that this bill could set the stage for future restrictions on abortion.
Work, study, and immigration
The province of Saskatchewan is accelerating licensing for foreign nurses. Some measures were already in place last fall, and the system is scheduled to be upgraded again this September. As a result, it should only take 14 weeks to get a license, whereas it used to take a year.
40 Canadian universities were included in a new world university ranking based on research evaluation. The best in Canada were the University of Toronto and McGill University, ranked 23rd and 26th.
There are more than 120 immigration programs in Canada. But even if you select the suitable one for yourself, there is a risk of permanent residency refusal. Some programs have 70% rejections. We compiled 7 programs with the highest risk of rejection. Be sure to read to avoid wasting time and money.
Pros and cons of Canada
A huge problem in Canada is expensive housing. Fortunately, not all regions are affected. A recent analysis of the real estate market shows that in the coming years, the most affordable housing will be in the Canadian Prairies. They include three provinces: Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. You can buy a house in these regions for less than CAD 470,000, which is very budget-friendly for Canada.
And yet there are many pluses in Canada, too. Beautiful nature, free medicine ... what else do Canadians value in their country? In a new survey, journalists collected many different answers.
The Canadian film industry is not as big and famous as in the U.S., but it gives rise to many famous actors, directors, screenwriters, and other film professionals. We talked about two Canadian directors who have become famous for their work around the world.
Immigration draws
On May 16, British Columbia held an immigration drawing for workers of various qualifications and foreign graduates. A total of 202 people were chosen. Some of them are with in-demand professions: educators and healthcare professionals.
Four more selections in different provinces took place on May 18. Manitoba issued 526 invitations. They were received by skilled workers in the province, skilled workers overseas, and university graduates. Some of the selected candidates had in-demand professions — drivers of trucks, buses, and other ground transport.
The province of Ontario selected 1,694 professionals in trades occupations. The list of priority occupations included supervisors, metal workers, welders, electricians, and many other professions.
Prince Edward Island invited 159 candidates in its drawing for skilled workers, critical workers, international graduates, and entrepreneurs.
Saskatchewan conducted a large drawing, selecting 1,044 applicants with a profile in Express Entry and professionals with in-demand occupations. All invitees had to have one of the appropriate professions from the list.
If you are dreaming of immigrating to Canada, our team of licensed professionals can help you. Book a consultation and we will evaluate your chances of permanent residency, find the best immigration way, talk about the nuances and answer all your questions.
Alex Pavlenko, founder of the Immigrant.Today emigration portal
