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12/08/2025

Canada is introducing express entry for foreign doctors. 14 weeks to process.

Target number is 5,000

Watch our for further details

03/01/2023

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12/24/2022

Happy Holidays

10/07/2022

https://ca.yahoo.com/news/alberta-philippines-reach-agreement-recruit-203105621.html

The Alberta government says it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Philippines to bring more registered and licensed practical nurses to the province. The agreement means that the Philippines will encourage nurses to choose Alberta when seeking international opportunities, Premie...

06/07/2022

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2022/06/enhancements-to-the-super-visa-program-for-parents-and-grandparents-will-help-reunite-families-more-easily-and-for-longer.html

As we work to recover from the pandemic, the Government of Canada continues to prioritize family reunification so that we can attract, retain and integrate immigrants who contribute to the success of our country.

06/06/2022

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2022/06/expanded-national-newcomer-navigation-network-to-help-internationally-educated-health-care-professionals.html

Newcomers are essential to Canada’s short-term recovery and long-term prosperity, including in the health care sector. As we continue to welcome newcomers who bring the essential skills we need for our economy to thrive, settlement services play a key role in helping them to succeed.

05/06/2022

Latest news from Immigration Canada:

Minister Fraser also announced today a new temporary policy that will give recent international graduates with expiring temporary status an opportunity to stay in Canada longer, so that they can continue to gain work experience and have a better chance at qualifying for permanent residency. Starting in summer 2022, former international students who are in Canada and have a post-graduation work permit expiring between January and December 2022 will qualify for an additional open work permit of up to 18 months. We are exploring a simplified, expeditious process for this, and details will be made available in the weeks ahead.

These talented and skilled international graduates play a vital role in addressing our labour shortage, and those nearing the end of their post-graduation work permit are already well-integrated into Canada’s labour market and work in key industries across the country. Tens of thousands are able to successfully transition to permanent residence each year, including more than 157,000 former students who became permanent residents in 2021, with more than 88,000 of them transitioning directly from a post-graduation work permit to permanent status.

This additional open work permit will allow applicants to continue contributing to the Canadian economy, helping address our labour shortage while gaining valuable work experience and preparing their Express Entry profiles.

02/09/2022

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2022/02/launching-a-new-online-case-status-tracker-for-family-class-permanent-residence-applications.html

Canada needs immigration to drive our economy, help address labour shortages, and keep our communities thriving. The Government of Canada understands that to keep attracting talent as a destination of choice, we must remain committed to improving our client service and providing the best experience....

12/01/2021

Hi to all devotees of Sto. Nino,

A laudable project is being initiated by Filipino Ministry of the Archdiocese of Vancouver and St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Agassiz, British Columbia. This is to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Christianity in the Philippines.

This project is to erect a Sto. Nino Shrine at the grounds of St. Anthony of Padua Parish. Below is the design of the shrine, which I understand, was created in Cebu.

I have also attached the letter of appeal from the Church.

https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:6a069967-8856-43cf-9253-507f99a011b6

06/30/2021

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/campaigns/tr-pr.html?utm_source=smart&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter-2021-jun&utm_content=tr-pr-eligibility-en

As an international graduate from a Canadian institution, or a temporary foreign worker in a hospital, in a long-term care home, or on the frontlines, you are driving the Canadian economy of tomorrow and helping with our economic recovery.

04/15/2021

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2021/04/new-pathway-to-permanent-residency-for-over-90000-essential-temporary-workers-and-international-graduates.html

Today, the Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced an innovative pathway to permanent residence for over 90,000 essential workers and international graduates who are actively contributing to Canada’s economy.