Canada Passport Power: Know Full List Of Visa Free Countries

Last Updated On 10 November 2022, 7:34 PM EST (Toronto Time)

Canada is a dream country for a lot of people. Hundreds of people move to Canada each year for a better lifestyle. There are many benefits to being a Canadian citizen. And having one of the most powerful passports in the world is one of them. 

According to the Henley Passport Index 2022, Canada is the eighth-ranked most powerful passport in the world. The Henley Passport Index is one the most authoritative ranking of all the world’s passports.

It has been monitoring the world’s most travel-friendly passports for almost two decades now. Moreover, the company gets its data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

If you have a Canadian passport, you have access to total of 185 destinations. So, this means that you don’t need a visa, or visa on arrival, or an eTA.

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Canada Passport: Visa-Free Travel Countries

Below is latest status of Canadian passport in relation to mobility around the world.

Most Powerful Passports In The World

Japan has the highest-ranked passport in the world. You can visit 193 countries if you hold a Japanese passport. Singapore and South Korea ties for second place. Their score is 192.

Germany and Spain tied for third. They scored 190. The total score for each passport is equal to the number of destinations for which no visa is required. In 2014, the Canadian passport was in the second spot on the Henley Index.

However, in 2016, it fell to sixth place. But it stayed there for four years. During the pandemic, the passport lost its sixth place. This was because of the public health restrictions and border closures. This limited travel to other countries. Thus, the passport ranking lost its place.

Source: Henley & Partners and full list from passportindex.org

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  Ontario Drive Test Pass Rates | Latest Location Wise List23 September 2023, 10:01 AM EDT

  This article provides the latest Ontario drive test pass rates for full G and G2 driving licenses for all major cities in the province.

  It is always recommended for your own safety to learn all the driving rules and only take a driving test once you are confident and fluent with driving on Canadian roads.

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  Location-Wise Ontario drive test pass rates

  The best drive test locations for the G2 and G License Road Test in Ontario based on pass rates are:

  Drive Test Centre	G Full Road Test	G2 Road Test
  Espanola	93.00%	79.00%
  Kapuskasing	91.00%	79.00%
  Sudbury	89.00%	86.00%
  Kirkland Lake	88.00%	73.00%
  Sault Ste. Marie	88.00%	89.00%
  Kenora	84.00%	93.00%
  Timmins	83.00%	75.00%
  Huntsville	82.00%	73.00%
  Winchester	81.05%	80.00%
  Thunder Bay	81.00%	80.00%
  Belleville	80.00%	78.00%
  Chatham-Kent	80.00%	73.00%
  Dryden	80.00%	81.00%
  Cornwall	78.00%	64.00%
  North Bay	78.00%	77.00%
  Fort Frances	77.00%	72.00%
  Sarnia	77.00%	76.00%
  Barrie	76.00%	70.00%
  Orillia	75.00%	74.00%
  Ottawa Walkley	75.00%	70.00%
  Woodstock	75.00%	65.00%
  Kingston	72.00%	74.00%
  Brantford	71.00%	65.00%
  Lindsay	71.00%	68.00%
  Oshawa	71.00%	64.00%
  Stratford	71.00%	76.00%
  Bancroft	70.00%	79.00%
  Clinton	70.00%	65.00%
  Renfrew	70.00%	58.00%
  Burlington	69.00%	64.00%
  Hawkesbury	69.00%	74.00%
  London	69.00%	69.00%
  Peterborough	69.00%	62.00%
  Walkerton	69.00%	68.00%
  Windsor	69.00%	59.00%
  Kitchener	68.00%	69.00%
  Owen Sound	67.00%	63.00%
  Simcoe	67.00%	74.00%
  Smiths Falls	67.00%	63.00%
  St. Catharines	67.00%	69.00%
  New Liskeard	66.00%	60.00%
  Ottawa Canotek	66.00%	68.00%
  Tillsonburg	66.00%	54.00%
  East York	65.00%	56.00%
  Toronto Metro East	65.00%	56.00%
  Pembroke	64.00%	64.00%
  Guelph	63.00%	63.00%
  Orangeville	63.00%	63.00%
  Newmarket	62.00%	74.00%
  Hamilton	61.00%	62.00%
  Brampton	59.00%	47.00%
  Mississauga	57.00%	48.00%
  Oakville	55.00%	57.00%
  Toronto Downsview	55.00%	48.00%
  Toronto Port Union	54.00%	53.00%
  Toronto Etobicoke	47.00%	51.00%

  Just FYI, Guelph is the most favourite location for most of the driving instructors in the Brampton and Etobicoke Area, given the highway maximum speed of 80 km/h and the easily predictable route.

  Making an informed choice on where to take your G2 and G road tests is possible now that you are aware of some statistics about the pass rates for various locations across Ontario.

  Factors that affect G or G2 driving test

  Several factors can affect the pass rates at Ontario DriveTest locations.

  1. Road Test Location: While some testing facilities are located in crowded urban areas, others are in more serene rural settings.

  Since driving in congested city traffic is frequently more difficult than driving in a serene rural environment, this may have an impact on how demanding the test is.

  Furthermore, highway speed limits vary depending on the location; for example, Highway 427 has a speed limit of 100 km/h, but a highway in Guelph has a speed limit of 80 km/h.

  2. Popularity: Some centres could have a reputation for being more forgiving or more challenging, which may affect their pass rates due to increased or decreased test taker volume.

  3. Instructor and school quality: The calibre of driving instructors greatly influences students’ performance on exams.

  Some instructors may not adequately prepare their students for the challenges of the test.

  Guide to get Driver’s License in Ontario

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmzVeIXx-Uo

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whoHgdG4DzM

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTADc13Kd8M

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  What is the easiest location to give a driving test in Ontario?

  Espanola and Kapuskasing have the highest success percentages for the full G Road tests, with pass rates above 90%, while Kenora and Sault Ste. Marie have the highest pass rates for the G2 road test.
  
  However, the actual experience can vary widely based on a variety of circumstances, including personal abilities, knowledge of the regulations, and the state of the roads on the test day.

  What are the best places to take your G or G2 road test in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA)?

  East York and Toronto Metro East have the highest pass rates in G2 and the full G driving test in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).

  What errors are permitted in the Ontario G2 test?

  The precise number of permitted errors isn’t fixed, though; it depends on the kind and seriousness of the errors.
  
  Small driving mistakes are usually acceptable, but any reckless behaviour, disregard for directions, or infraction of the law will result in failure right away. Additionally, the total number of small errors must stay within allowable bounds, which may differ based on the evaluator’s discretion.

  What is the full G driving test pass rate in Brampton?

  Brampton has a pass rate of 59% for the full G driving test and 47% for the G2 driving test.

  Which locations have the highest G2 passing rate in Ontario?

  Kenora (93%), Sault Ste. Marie (89%), Sudbury (86%), Dryden (81%), and Winchester (80%) have the highest G2 passing rates in Ontario.

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  India Canada Latest News and Updates | Ongoing Diplomatic Issue22 September 2023, 8:59 PM EDT

  This page enlists all the India Canada latest news and updates related to the ongoing diplomatic issue between the two countries.

  We (INC – Immigration News Canada) are updating this page in real-time, as the situation is unfolding with LIVE, official verified updates from both countries.

  Navigation

  September 22 Update

  Canadian PM Justin Trudeau continues his stand, asking India to work constructively to get to the bottom of this matter.

  https://www.youtube.com/live/a8GXc28VYao?si=vTxAZhfNta-vfZQv&t=3003

  PM Trudeau said, “Canada has shared the credible allegations that I talked about on Monday with India. We did that many weeks ago and we are there to work constructively with India. We hope that they engage with us so that we can get to the bottom of this very serious matter.”

  Morning update:

  Canadian government sources are saying that Canada is weighing a response to the visa suspension by India but has made no decision yet.

  It is being reported that India is making an effort to get the U.S. on its side by inviting Joe Biden to be the guest of honour at India’s Republic Day.

  Joe Biden has not yet accepted that invitation, but the Financial Times has reported that Biden did raise the Nijjar murder with Indian PM Narendera Modi directly when he met with him at the G20 Summit.

  CBC News reports that there were several efforts to talk to India even before Prime Minister Trudeau travelled to India and met with Modi at the G20 summit.

  Canada’s national security adviser, Jody Thomas, went there for four days in August and then again a couple of days before the G20.

  Canadian government sources are saying that contrary to what the Indian government is saying in public, Indian authorities have not denied these allegations in private meetings.

  Previous Updates

  September 21 New Canadian Update

  New Update: According to the latest report by CBC News, the Canadian government sources claim there is human and signal intelligence to back up the allegation, including messages between Indian officials and intelligence from an unnamed Five Eyes alliance member, but as of September 21, 2023, the Canadian government has not made the allegation public.

  The U.S. has now said some words as a sigh of relief for Canada, urging India to cooperate with the Canadian investigation.

  U.S. National Security Advisor Mr. Sullivan stated that the United States has requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government to work with Canada to apprehend those responsible for the gangland-style death of Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

  https://www.youtube.com/live/Dwruq4RucUE?si=J3d298mSfoUvSIAJ&t=317

  He also said, “We are in constant contact with our Canadian counterparts. We are consulting with them. We support the efforts that they are undertaking in this investigation and we have also been in contact with the Indian government.”

  Mr. Sullivan told reporters. “I firmly reject the idea that there is a wedge between the U.S. and Canada. We have deep concerns about the allegations and we would like to see this investigation move forward and the perpetrators held to account.”

  Morning Update:

  Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau continues his stand on asking India to work with them in the investigation of Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s case and Indian involvement.

  Trudeau reiterated his government’s claim that it has “credible” intelligence that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government was involved in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

  https://www.youtube.com/live/GGM6FuV2oMc?si=gWj2c-QxbeIwiFZp&t=491

  PM did not provide a definite answer on whether they will also stop processing Canadian visas in India.

  The Canadian government is decreasing personnel levels at its diplomatic posts in India, citing concerns for the safety of its employees as bilateral tensions remain high.

  The Department of Global Affairs also stated that it expects the Indian government to continue to protect its diplomatic staff.

  “In light of the current environment of heightened tensions, we are taking steps to ensure the safety of our diplomats.”

  With some ambassadors receiving threats on various social media platforms, Global Affairs Canada is examining its personnel complement in India, according to Global Affairs spokesman Jean-Pierre Godbout.

  “As a result, and out of an abundance of caution, we have decided to temporarily adjust our staff presence in India.”

  Mr. Godbout stated that Canada’s high commission, or embassy, in New Delhi, as well as Canadian consulates throughout the South Asian country, remain open.

  “In the context of respect for Vienna Convention obligations, we expect India to provide for the security of our accredited diplomats and consular officers in India, just as we do for theirs here,” he said.

  “Global Affairs Canada will continue to take all necessary precautions to protect the health and safety of all our personnel, including locally employed personnel, as well as our operations in India. Decisions are made based on a variety of considerations, including an employee’s professional profile and personal circumstances.”

  Mr. Godbout refused to say how many Canadian employees are being reassigned from Canada’s embassies and consulates in India.

  September 21 New Indian Update

  The Indian High Commission and Consulate in Canada have temporarily halted processing visa applications for Canadians.

  This is due to ongoing security threats being faced by Indian High Commission and Consulate in Canada, causing disruptions in normal functioning

  An Indian government spokesman says this situation will be reviewed on a regular basis.

  Furthermore, the Indian government has informed Canada to have parity in its mutual diplomatic presence.

  https://www.youtube.com/live/6K5jYjUCNjs?si=jDVCKE8GVjfqjazO&t=447

  The number of Canadian diplomats in India is very much higher than the number of Indian diplomats in Canada.

  Details are being worked out and India expects Canada to reduce its diplomatic presence in India.

  Our opinion on this latest update: It will be important to see the Canadian government’s response to India’s commentary on halting visas for Canadians.

  If diplomatic presence in India is reduced, then it will definitely affect the processing of Canadian visas for Indians, including study visas, visitor visas, work visas, and permanent residency visas.

  Stay tuned for the latest news and updates.

  September 20 Canadian update

  On September 20, Immigration Minister Marc Miller corrected his statement on date of Hardeep Singh Nijjar becoming a Canadian citizen, saying that Mr. Nijjar became a Canadian citizen on May 25, 2007.

  He said, “Mr. Nijjar became a Canadian citizen on May 25, 2007, earlier than I stated below. The error in dates is my responsibility to assume. Again, nothing justifies the killing of Mr. Nijjar.”

  Liberal Ministers face questions on the possible link between the Indian government and the June 2023 killing of Canadian Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey, B.C.

  https://youtu.be/kGiR7sthZKI?si=QpVas3DkJjRuxm0a&t=7

  Indian update on September 20

  The Indian government issues a travel advisory for Indian nationals and Indian students in Canada, urging them to exercise the utmost caution in view of growing anti-India activities, politically-condoned hate crimes, and criminal violence in Canada.

  The advisory said, “Given the deteriorating security environment in Canada, Indian students in particular are advised to exercise extreme caution and remain vigilant.”

  

  They also asked Indian nationals and students from India in Canada to register with the High Commission of India in Ottawa or Consulates General of India in Toronto and Vancouver through their respective websites or the MADAD portal, madad.gov.in

  Canadian update on September 19

  On September 19, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau said they were not looking to provoke or escalate the situation with India but to encourage the Indian government to cooperate in the ongoing investigation.

  https://youtu.be/6-YX5W5dcfI?si=HVeeHtMbvh6yjyJ_&t=137

  PM Trudeau also asked the Indian government to take things seriously in this matter.

  There was an ongoing viral question by people in Canada saying that Hardeep Singh Nijjar was not a Canadian citizen.

  In response to this, Canadian Immigration Minister Marc Miller first confirmed that Hardeep Singh Nijjar became a Canadian citizen on March 3, 2015.

  In an interview, Stephen Brown, CEO of the National Council for Canadian Muslims and Balpreet Singh, legal counsel for the World Sikh Organization of Canada, called on the Canadian Government to do four more things

  1. Immediate recall of Canada’s Ambassador
  2. Start the process to expel India’s ambassador to Canada
  3. Cease all discussions of trade negotiations with India
  4. Immediate banning of the RSS organization in Canada and the expulsion of all of its Agents from the country

  India’s First Response and September 19 update

  The Indian government released an official statement rejecting all the allegations made by the Canadian government.

  

  Furthermore, they also asked a senior Canadian diplomat in India to leave within the next five days.

  

  Situation Worsens on September 18

  The situation caught fire when Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly announced that they had expelled a top Indian diplomat from Canada.

  Canada also updated their travel advisory for India, asking Canadians to “exercise a high degree of caution” due to the threat of terrorist attacks throughout the country.

  Previously, this issue got viral when Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced possible allegations against Indian interference in Canada, with already fumes around Canada-India relations at the G20 summit.

  https://youtu.be/HHEXaPfCh64?si=05s-eozu-RGSchhh&t=26

  On the first day of the House of Commons on September 18, he said that Canadian intelligence is actively pursuing credible allegations of a potential link between agents of the Indian government and the killing of Canadian citizen and Khalistani activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

  Diplomatic Commentary Began on September 10

  The Canada-India issue of Khalistani Sikhs has always been a topic of discussion, but the situation got highlighted at the September G20 summit in India.

  Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau raised the issue of Indian interference in Canada, especially in relation to the killing of Sikh leaders on Canadian soil.

  https://www.youtube.com/live/1ZqMUn_SRs8?si=Mjdw02lAt7Ip1OtW&t=494

  The situation was still good at that time, with the Canadian PM saying, “We recognize that India is an extraordinarily important economy in the world and an important partner to Canada.”

  Who was Hardeep Singh Nijjar?

  Hardeep Singh Nijjar was a Sikh separatist from India who was active in the Khalistan movement. Nijjar was wanted by Indian authorities and declared a terrorist under India’s Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act after allegedly plotting the murder of a Hindu priest in Punjab. On June 18, 2023, Nijjar was shot and killed in British Columbia.

  How will the Canada-India issue affect immigration?

  The Canada-India issue may impact immigration between the two countries. It is advisable to stay updated with the latest news and official statements from the governments involved to understand the specific effects and any changes in immigration policies or procedures.
  
  India has already indicated that they are halting the visa processing for Canadians in Canada due to service disruption.
  
  Canada is yet to respond on this situation.

  Is Canada suspending visas for Indians?

  As of now, Canada has not suspended visas for Indians. According to Canadian government sources, Canada is considering a response to India’s visa suspension but has not yet made a decision.

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  Universal Eye Care Deemed Essential for Canadians 22 September 2023, 11:14 AM EDT

  Today, Canadians are facing a unique health crisis that continues to baffle researchers and plague the nation’s healthcare system.

  Over eight million citizens are living with at least one of the following major blinding eye diseases: age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma.

  But despite 75% of visual impairment being avoidable when detected and treated early, over 1.2 million Canadians are living with vision loss.

  This has spurred the country’s vision health stakeholders to urge the Government of Canada to support eye care in its federal budget, seeing as the total cost of vision loss in Canada was $32.9 billion in 2019 and is expected to balloon to $56 billion in 2050.

  More importantly, blindness can negatively impact a person’s financial health and sense of independence.

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  So, if a simple and typically inexpensive eye exam can prevent a debilitating and expensive condition such as blindness, why are more and more Canadians suffering from it?

  There are various factors at play here, such as the ripple effects of the global pandemic, accessibility to doctors, and the country’s rapidly aging population.

  There is a clear and immediate need to bridge the gap between those at risk for vision loss—older adults aged 55 and above—and the eye care programs they sorely need.

  Vision issues faced by Canadians 

  Most of Canada’s population is concentrated in urban areas, resulting in an uneven distribution of eye doctors.

  A 2020 study found that the average distribution of optometrists was only 1.70 per 10,000 people.

  In some remote areas, low vision care was attributed to a lack of access to government-insured eye doctors.

  Because optometrists can detect and diagnose vision problems before they progress, it’s critical to address this issue.

  That said, even adding more eye doctors and access to available coverage in certain areas may not help matters.

  According to Clearly’s study on Canadian vision care, almost half of Canadians regularly experience vision issues, but 34% of Canadians are long overdue for an eye exam.

  Their reported symptoms included blurred vision, floaters, and glare at least a few times per month.

  This is concerning because plenty of eye diseases can progress without one noticing vision changes; seeing actual changes in vision merits an eye exam all the more.

  However, there is an even more vulnerable group that the health sector needs to pay closer attention to: Canadian immigrants.

  Immigrants and eye care 

  There are several reasons Canadian immigrants, in particular, need eye care. First, it’s important to note that diabetes is linked to vision loss, particularly macular edema and retinopathy.

  Second, the number of Indians who became Canadian permanent residents increased by 260% from 2013 to 2022.

  In a study of over 1.7 million immigrants to Canada for ethnic differences in prediabetes incidence, South Asians were the highest risk group, with 47.9% incidence in the 50-64 year age range.

  That means this ethnic group has a significantly higher risk of eye problems among the current pool of immigrants.

  Therefore, governments should not only make blanket changes to eye care policies but also provide special attention to minorities and the Canadian provinces where their population incidence is higher.

  Some provinces give Canadian immigrants access to primary healthcare as soon as they land, while in major cities, it may take up to three months.

  Nevertheless, it appears that access is not a concern. New research published in BMC Primary Care has found that recent immigrants are less likely to have a family doctor, which means a lack of familiarity in a new country may impact people’s willingness to see even a general physician, much less an eye doctor.

  To avoid further burdening the healthcare system and worsening the country’s vision crisis, addressing seemingly minor barriers like language, transportation, and a sense of belonging may be necessary to encourage immigrants to prioritize their eye health.

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  New Report On International Students in Canada21 September 2023, 12:55 PM EDT

  Today, Canadian Senate members issued a report describing ways to improve the integrity of the program for international students in Canada.

  While the survey reveals that international students benefit Canada’s economy as well as its social and cultural landscape, there are a slew of integrity challenges inside Canada’s international student program.

  The report emphasizes, “While the Canadian government is being forthright about the highly competitive nature of the permanent residence application process, it could do more to be forthright about the immigration benefits of studying in Canada.”

  https://youtu.be/C6iOJleqw3s?si=NtX3u93kDjxlc-JD

  The report makes the following major recommendations

  National review of the financial sustainability of DLIs

  The report suggests that the Canadian post-secondary education sector is too vulnerable because of its reliance on foreign students for funding.

  If there are any future downward “shifts in global international student trends” away from Canada, or if there are any “diplomatic disputes” that reduce international student enrollment in this country, Canada could be negatively impacted.

  Greater oversight on DLIs including private colleges

  This report suggests that oversight of Canada’s educational institutions could positively impact the lives of international students in this country by ensuring DLIs across the country work tirelessly and constantly to provide international students with a “positive on- and off-campus experience.”

  This is because such scrutiny can result in pro-student policies such as requiring DLIs to demonstrate how they will assist international students in finding housing and jobs, as well as handle other settlement difficulties such as mental health.

  According to the Senate report, “DLIs that do not meet the standard should be subject to losing their ability to welcome additional international students.”

  Raise awareness among international students

  As mentioned above in the section about education brokers, enrolling in PGWP-ineligible programs is a major issue for international students.

  To that end, the research contends that the Canadian government at all levels can do a better job of informing students about which programs are and are not eligible for a PGWP.

  This is significant because “strong motivation exists among international students to obtain PGWPs and permanent residence” after graduation.

  Housing supply for international students

  This recommendation, which necessitates an initial discussion about educational institutions’ ability to support themselves financially outside of international student enrollment, requests that the federal government take the following steps to ensure adequate international student accommodation:

  • Obtaining federal statistics on student housing is critical for making educated decisions.
  • Creating a dedicated funding stream for postsecondary institutions to develop affordable housing choices for students is part of the National Housing Strategy.

  Increase international students’ understanding of their legal rights

  According to the report’s authors, DLIs, as the initial point of contact for many international students in this country, and the Canadian government both need to do a better job of informing international students about their rights regarding housing, employment, and sexual abuse.

  Because many of these infractions occur and go unreported due to a lack of understanding, informing students of their rights and what they can do if they are a victim of these issues will help mitigate future concerns.

  National policy approach for temporary resident to permanent resident paths

  When expressed clearly, this type of national strategy can help limit disappointment among international students while also informing them of the realities of Canadian permanent residence (PR), namely that there are a much smaller number of PR spots in Canada than students may have been told when planning their studies and life in Canada.

  National policy on international student settlement assistance

  This report, like the other national policy suggestion, highlights various advantages of implementing the same method with settlement help for international students. These are some examples:

  • Better care for international students and a better overall experience
  • Addressing the issues raised earlier in the report
  • Providing a means to better educate and prepare international students for life as permanent citizen in Canada
  • Recommendations from the federal government

  Nationwide linguistic standard for DLI entrance

  Standardizing how DLIs convey admission standards will reduce uncertainty among international students and assure more success–both academically and otherwise–when they arrive to Canada.

  Following in the footsteps of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), a uniform baseline for international student admission standards could be helpful to all stakeholders.

  Improve the LOA verification process

  This report recommends that IRCC strengthen the verification process for Letters of Admission (LOAs), as this would “strengthen the integrity of the international student program while also saving trouble and resources down the line,” such as IRCC spending time and other resources on court proceedings and deportations later on.

  According to the research, this process can be accelerated by utilizing current technology, such as those presently available in the private sector.

  Amending IRPA and IRPR to further control the conduct of education agents

  A fresh look at reforming Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR) can help introduce federal policies to regulate the conduct of unsuspecting and desperate students by overseas education agents and post-secondary institutions.

  This research, for example, advises that “stronger penalties, such as fines and the revocation of DLI status, should be considered for those who violate” new policy measures enacted following the reform of IRPA and Canada’s IRPR.

  Look at further regulations governing international student tuition

  Increased regulations in this situation, according to the report, should take into account factors like lowering the cap on tuition increases for international students.

  This is in line with the report’s first recommendation because it is only possible to do so by reducing DLIs’ reliance on international student fees to pay for operational costs.

  Increase education agent restrictions and sanctions

  To the same extent as recommendation 10, other provinces and territories should follow Manitoba’s lead in adequately regulating foreign educational agents/international student recruiters.

  Manitoba’s International Education Act outlines a variety of measures that govern behaviour and penalties placed on parties who demonstrate poor behaviour, including fines and a code of conduct that can serve as a teaching tool for Canada’s other provinces and territories.

  Will there be a cap on international students in Canada?

  Four members of Canada’s Senate released a report on improving the international student program in Canada and clearly ruled out any question of putting a cap on international students coming to Canada.

  Click here to view full report.

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  New Express Entry Draw For 10 Transport Occupations Is Out Now20 September 2023, 11:46 AM EDT

  Today, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship (IRCC), announced the first transport Express Entry draw as part of its new category-based selection.

  This round of invitations emphasizes applicants with transportation experience, such as commercial truck drivers, pilots, and aircraft assembly workers, to help the industry attract the competent talent it requires across the country.

  • Number of invitations issued: 1,000
  • Rank required to be invited to apply: 1,000 or above
  • Date and time of round: September 20, 2023 at 14:04:14 UTC
  • CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 435
  • Tie-breaking rule: June 17, 2023 at 06:44:01 UTC

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  The Express Entry system in Canada is now customized to provide a simplified and fast pathway for those with significant subject expertise.

  Canada aspires to fulfill the increasing demand for talent and fill essential positions that contribute to the nation’s economic growth and advancement by prioritizing the invitation of qualified newcomers with work experience in transportation occupations.

  This targeted Express Entry draw is focused on profiles with at least six months of experience in one of the below-listed 10 occupations.

  10 Occupations eligible for Transport Express Entry draws

  1. 93200: Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors
     • Example titles: Aircraft assembler
     • Aircraft assembly inspector
     • Airframe assembler
     • Bench and structural assembler
     • Bench fitter mechanic – aircraft assembly
     • Rigger – aircraft assembly
     • Wing tank mechanic – aircraft assembly
  2. 73300: Transport truck drivers
     • Example titles: Bulk goods truck driver
     • Dump truck driver
     • Flatbed truck driver
     • Heavy truck driver
     • Logging truck driver
     • Long haul truck driver
     • Moving van driver
     • Shunt truck driver
     • Tow truck driver
     • Tractor-trailer truck driver
     • Transport driver
     • Truck driver
  3. 72604: Railway traffic controllers and marine traffic regulators
     • Example titles: Chief rail traffic controller
     • Marine traffic regulator
     • Rail traffic controller
     • Train operator
  4. 72603: Engineer officers, water transport
     • Example titles: Chief engineer – water transport
     • Engineer officer – water transport
     • Fourth engineer – water transport
     • Marine engineer officer
     • Second engineer
     • Third engineer – water transport
     • Tugboat engineer
  5. 72602: Deck officers, water transport
     • Example titles: Coast Guard vessel first watchkeeping officer
     • Coast Guard vessel navigation officer
     • Coast Guard vessel watchkeeping officer
     • Deck officer – water transport
     • Ferryboat master
     • Master mariner
     • Ship first mate
     • Ship pilot
     • Ship second mate
     • Ship third mate
     • Ship’s captain
     • Ship’s mate
     • Tugboat captain
  6. 72601: Air traffic controllers and related occupations
     • Example titles: Air traffic controller (ATC)
     • Airport air traffic controller
     • Enroute air traffic controller
     • Flight dispatcher
     • Flight service specialist (FSS)
     • Instrument flight rules air traffic controller
     • Terminal air traffic controller
     • Visual flight rules air traffic controller
  7. 72600: Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors
     • Example titles: Air pilot
     • Captain – air transport
     • Check pilot
     • Chief flying instructor
     • Chief pilot
     • Co-pilot
     • Flight engineer
     • Flying instructor
     • Helicopter pilot
     • Pilot instructor
     • Relief pilot
     • Second officer – air transport
     • Test pilot
  8. 72404: Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors
     • Example titles: Aircraft gas turbine engine technician
     • Aircraft hydraulics mechanic
     • Aircraft inspector
     • Aircraft maintenance engineer (AME) (except avionics)
     • Aircraft mechanic
     • Aircraft repair and overhaul inspector
     • Aircraft repair shop inspector
     • Aircraft structural repair technician
     • Aircraft systems inspector
     • Aviation mechanical component shop technician
     • Certified aircraft technician
     • Flight test inspector
  9. 72403: Railway carmen/women
     • Example titles: Rail vehicle mechanic
     • Railway car inspector
     • Railway carman/woman
     • Railway carman/woman apprentice
     • Streetcar and subway car mechanic
  10. 70020: Managers in transportation
      • Example titles: Bus company manager
      • Distribution manager – logistics
      • Flight operations manager
      • Freight forwarding manager
      • Marine superintendent
      • Rail operations superintendent
      • Railway freight manager
      • Traffic manager – transportation
      • Transport department manager
      • Transportation manager
      • Urban transit system manager

  Canada confirms its commitment to attracting top global talent and assisting in meeting the economy’s need for transportation workers through category-based selection.

  These category-based selection rounds, as well as general and program-specific invitation rounds, will continue throughout the year.

  Things to Watch out

  It will be important to see the size of this Express Entry draw targeted for transport occupations since it will determine the CRS cutoff score.

  We are expecting the CRS cutoff score to be between 350 and 400, similar to what we saw in targeted trades draw.

  Furthermore, it will be interesting to watch out to see if IRCC will be holding other targeted draws as well as the no program specified draw since there hasn’t been any round of invitations since August 15.

  What is Express Entry?

  Express Entry is an online system used by the Canadian government to manage applications for permanent residence from skilled workers.
  
  It is a points-based system that ranks candidates based on factors such as age, education, language proficiency, work experience, and adaptability.
  
  The highest-ranking candidates are invited to apply for permanent residence through regular draws conducted by the Canadian government.

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  New Ontario-OINP Draw On Sep 19 Sent Out 608 PR Invitations19 September 2023, 5:54 PM EDT

  On September 19, 2023, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program-OINP draw issued 608 invitations to apply for permanent residency (PR) in general draws under two different streams.

  537 invitations have been sent under the Masters Graduate Stream to all the Expression of Interest (EOI) profiles with a score of 41 and above.

  Furthermore, 71 invitations to apply are issued under the PhD Graduate stream to all the EOI profiles with a score of 40 and above.

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  Expression of Interest (EOI) profiles created under the above mentioned streams between November 22, 2022, and September 19, 2023, were considered for the OINP draw today.

  Summary of OINP Draws today

  Stream	Invitations	Score range
  Masters Graduate Stream	537	41 and above
  PhD Graduate Stream	71	40 and above

  Invited candidates will now have 14 days to submit their application in support of the information mentioned in their Expression of Interest profile to get permanent residency (PR) in Ontario.

  Reiterating our suggestion for Canada permanent residency aspirants in times of increasing Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores in Express Entry draws.

  Rather than purchasing LMIAs or running payrolls, international students seeking PR in Canada can enroll in a Masters degree at one of the qualifying universities, which will:

  • boost their academic performance for future career opportunities
  • offer them the right to remain in Canada as students, and
  • offer a significantly better chance of obtaining permanent residency.

  Because no job offer is required for the OINP Masters Graduate Stream, it is better to spend your money developing your career profile rather than buying employment offers/LMIAs/Payrolls.

  OINP Masters Graduate Stream Draws 2023

  Date	Invitations	Score range
  September 19, 2023	537	41 and above
  August 30, 2023	772	44 and above
  August 1, 2023	755	48 and above
  June 6, 2023	1,175	46 and above
  April 4, 2023	752	52 and above
  January 25, 2023	692	44 and above

  All The OINP Draws 2023

  OINP’s Expression of Interest has issued a total of 12,954 invitations for permanent residency so far.

  The Masters Graduate stream is the largest stream, bagging nearly 4,683 invitations, followed by the Foreign Worker stream with 4,032 invitations so far.

  OINP Streams	Number of Invitations
  Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream	4,032
  Employer Job Offer: International Student stream	2,963
  Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills stream	807
  Masters Graduate stream	4,683
  PhD Graduate stream	420
  Total 2023 EOI invitations	12,905

  When was the last draw for the Ontario PNP?

  The most recent draw for the Ontario Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) was on September 19, 2023, which sent 608 invitations to apply for permanent residency under the Masters Graduate Stream and PhD Stream.

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