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Manitoba PNP Draw December 2

Manitoba PNP Draw Sent 305 New Invites For PR-December 2

Last Updated On 3 December 2022, 2:40 PM EST (Toronto Time)

December 2, 2022 – Manitoba PNP draw (MPNP) sent 305 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAA) under three different categories of its provincial nominee program. Most of the LAAs; 206 went to Skilled Workers In Manitoba (SWM) having a cut off score 775. 

Cut off score reduced by 22 points as compared to previous MPNP draw on November 17, 2022. Lowest cut off score was 459 in January 2022 MPNP draw.

Additionally, 56 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAA) were sent to International Education Stream (IES). 43 LAAs went to Skilled Worker Overseas applicants having a score of 673 or above, under a Strategic Recruitment Initiative. This cut off reduced by 13 points as compared to last MPNP Draw.

Out of 305 LAAs, 31 were issued to the valid Express Entry profiles (FSW, FST, or CEC candidates). For 2022, the MPNP has a quota of 6,367 applications and so far 6,075 invites have already been sent this year.

Skilled Workers in Manitoba

This category offers permanent residency to individuals who demonstrate that a Manitoba company has offered them a long-term, full-time job. This job offer needs to be after they have completed at least six months (continuous) full-time employment with that company as a temporary foreign worker or international student working graduate.

Self-employed individuals, business owners, owner-operators and individuals providing services as independent contractors are not eligible.

If you graduated from a post-secondary program in another Canadian province, must first have been working for a Manitoba employer for at least one year before applying.

International Education Stream:

  • The Graduate Internship Pathway which need a doctoral or master’s degree program from Manitoba in the last 3 years. But, job offer is not mandatory.
  • The Career Employment Pathway which needs to be graduated in the past 3 years from a DLI. But, 1-year full time job offer is required.
  • The International Student Entrepreneur Pilot which needs a full-time post-secondary program from Manitoba. It must be at least two years in duration. It requires the applicant to be 51% owner in a Manitoban business and actively working as a senior manager for last 6 months before applying.

Language proficiency of CLB 7 is required to apply.

Skilled Workers Overseas:

To apply under this category, candidates must demonstrate an established connection to Manitoba through:

  • the support of family members or friends
  • previous education or work experience in the province
  • an Invitation to Apply received directly from the MPNP as part of a Strategic Recruitment Initiative.

Apart from this, you must score at least 60 points based on the five selection factors.

Click here to calculate your score.

Who cannot apply to the Manitoba PNP?

THE FOLLOWING ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE MPNP:
  • Refugee claimants, or individuals involved in a federal appeal or removal process
  • Live-in Caregivers currently living in Canada
  • Temporary foreign workers currently working and residing in a province other than Manitoba
  • Spouses of Canadian citizens or permanent residents
  • Individuals who have been refused by the MPNP within the last six months and who are not able to address the reason(s) for refusal

How to Apply for Manitoba PNP:

Manitoba PNP does not necessarily requires an Express Entry profile, but need an Expression of Interest to be submitted with Manitoba. If you are eligible under one of the above mentioned programs, then click here to create an Expression of Interest with Manitoba.

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  • Ontario OINP Express Entry draw
    New Ontario-OINP Express Entry Draw Invites 1,052 Profiles

    A new OINP (Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program) Express Entry draw sent out 1,052 invitations to claim provincial nominations on November 30.

    This Ontario Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw for Express Entry candidates comes out after more than two months. The last one was on September 26, 2023.

    Express Entry profiles with experience in one of 42 healthcare-related occupations are considered under the Human Capital Priorities Stream (HCP) in the OINP draw today.

    Profiles with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score between 404 and 430 will receive or have already received an invitation to accept provincial nominations from Ontario.

    There has been no Express Entry draw by IRCC since October 26. It was also a healthcare-targeted draw on October 26, which invited 3,600 with a CRS score of 431 or above.

    Given that candidates above 430 may receive direct invitations from IRCC, OINP used that draw as a reference and invited candidates below that.

    While IRCC’s Express Entry draw drought continues, at least OINP conducted a draw targeting Express Entry profiles.

    Candidates receiving an invitation in today’s draw will have 45 days to respond with a complete application to accept provincial nominations.

    These Express Entry profiles will gain an additional 600 points after receiving OINP approval, bringing the Express Entry CRS score to between 1,004 and 1,030.

    Click here for OINP Human Capital Priorities (HCP) Stream Eligibility Criteria.

    Ontario OINP Express Entry draw

    The full list of 42 healthcare occupations invited in OINP Express Entry draw today

    1. NOC 30010: Managers in health care
    2. NOC 31100 – Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine
    3. NOC 31101 – Specialists in surgery
    4. NOC 31102 – General practitioners and family physicians
    5. NOC 31103 – Veterinarians
    6. NOC 31110 – Dentists
    7. NOC 31111 – Optometrists
    8. NOC 31112 – Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
    9. NOC 31120 – Pharmacists
    10. NOC 31121 – Dietitians and nutritionists
    11. NOC 31201 – Chiropractors
    12. NOC 31202 – Physiotherapists
    13. NOC 31203 – Occupational therapists
    14. NOC 31204 – Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment
    15. NOC 31209 – Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating
    16. NOC 31300 – Nursing coordinators and supervisors
    17. NOC 31301 – Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
    18. NOC 31302 – Nurse practitioners
    19. NOC 31303 – Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals
    20. NOC 32100 – Opticians
    21. NOC 32101 – Licensed practical nurses
    22. NOC 32102 – Paramedical occupations
    23. NOC 32103 – Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
    24. NOC 32104 – Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians
    25. NOC 32109 – Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment
    26. NOC 32110 – Denturists
    27. NOC 32111 – Dental hygienists and dental therapists
    28. NOC 32112 – Dental technologists and technicians
    29. NOC 32120 – Medical laboratory technologists
    30. NOC 32121 – Medical radiation technologists
    31. NOC 32122 – Medical sonographers
    32. NOC 32123 – Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists
    33. NOC 32124 – Pharmacy technicians
    34. NOC 32129 – Other medical technologists and technicians
    35. NOC 32200 – Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists
    36. NOC 32201 – Massage therapists
    37. NOC 32209 – Other practitioners of natural healing
    38. NOC 33100 – Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants
    39. NOC 33101 – Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations
    40. NOC 33102 – Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
    41. NOC 33103 – Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants
    42. NOC 33109 – Other assisting occupations in support of health services

    Ontario Express Entry Draw 2023 summary

    OINP Express
    Entry Stream    		InvitationsCRS Score
    Range
    Human Capital Priorities stream15,143350-516
    French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream1,490250–516
    Skilled Trades stream7,512291–489
    Ontario Express Entry Draw 2023 Summary

    All The OINP HCP Draws 2023

    DateInvitationsCRS score range
    November 30, 20231,052404-430
    September 26, 20231,696350-462
    August 11 – 16, 20232084473-516
    August 16, 2023751473-495
    July 20, 2023902458-462
    July 20, 2023159458-462
    July 6, 2023748479-485
    May 8, 20232,349427-482
    May 5, 20231,863475-482
    March 10, 2023815479-489
    March 8-9, 2023822469-489
    February 2, 20231,127481-489
    February 2, 2023775476-489
    All the OINP HCP Draws 2023

    What is the latest Ontario Express Entry draw?

    The latest Ontario Express Entry draw on November 30 invited 1,052 profiles with experience in 42 healthcare-related occupations with a CRS score between 404 and 430 to claim provincial nominations.

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  • no express entry draw today
    Why There Is No Express Entry Draw

    There has been no Express Entry draw this week so far, while we are all expecting a round of invitations since the last one was on October 26, 2023.

    The usual frequency of Express Entry draws is every two weeks. However, IRCC has skipped biweekly draws in the past too, so it is not new.

    In this article, we pin-point two possible reasons for the ‘no Express Entry draw‘ announced this week.

    Express Entry System Glitch

    Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has added a new address field of ZIP/PIN/postal code to profiles in the Express Entry profiles for primary applicants.

    This new field is also added to the dependent family member’s section if you have a spouse or dependent added as a family member.

    This has resulted in Express Entry profiles being struck as “in progress” for these sections.

    Users have also reported that the system is not updating even after they updated the new address fields. The IRCC is currently working on resolving this glitch.

    So this could be the major reason why IRCC has not held any Express Entry draws this week.

    As per the latest official IRCC update of November 29, the issue regarding the Express Entry profile builder still persists.

    As a result, IRCC has sent an email to all the affected candidates who received an invitation to apply on September 26th, September 27th, and September 28th giving them more time to submit the application.

    • 11/26/2023 expiry changed to 01/26/2024
    • 11/27/2023 expiry changed to 01/27/2024
    • 11/28/2023 expiry changed to 01/28/2024

    As per the official IRCC email, there is no date yet for a fix, but the department is working urgently to fix the issue.

    Previously, on November 16, IRCC said the technical glitch with the Express Entry builder is now resolved.

    This is expected to be the major reason for no Express Entry draw this week.

    Updating Certificate of Qualification Occupations

    Another possible reason could be that IRCC has updated the list of occupations eligible for a certificate of qualification by removing truck drivers from it.

    A certificate of qualification (COQ) gives 50 additional points to Express Entry profiles and with this new update, truck drivers who have marked ‘yes’ to COQ will have to change it back to ‘no.’

    Truck drivers are part of category-based Express Entry draws for the transportation sector and this could also be the reason that IRCC wants to give truckers ample time to update their profiles.

    Although an update to this list by the IRCC could be because some profiles in the Transport Occupations targeted draw on September 20 might have been incorrectly invited due to the addition of 50 points for COQ.

    An initial assessment of those submitted applications could have warranted the IRCC removing truck drivers from the COQ list since they did not qualify for these 50 points.

    Express Entry Next Draw Prediction

    We expect that the glitch affecting the Express Entry system will be resolved soon and the draws will resume.

    Whatever the reason, there was no express entry draw this week, but the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score cutoff will definitely increase as compared to what we would have seen this week.

    Progress on decreasing the CRS cutoff score has again hit a roadblock and we can expect an Express Entry draw next week.

    Fingers crossed and we hope that IRCC does not skip the draw next week because it will then cause a further increase in the CRS cutoff score.

    Express Entry 2023 Summary

    Draw TypeInvitationsCRS Cutoff Score
    No program-specified draws70,625481-531
    Francophone invitations7,700375-486
    Healthcare invitations5,600431-476
    Federal Skilled Worker3,300489
    PNP only4,396691-791
    Trade invitations1,500388
    Transport invitations1,000435
    Agriculture and agri-food invitations600354
    STEM invitations500486
    Express Entry draws 2023

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  • Government of Ontario jobs
    Government of Ontario Jobs Hiring Now For Various Locations

    There are multiple government of Ontario jobs bulk hiring right now for various locations across the province with handsome salaries.

    These jobs are with different government organizations, such as the Ministries of Health, Transportation, Solicitor General, Social Services, and Attorney General.

    Please note that these jobs are NOT for foreign nationals living outside Canada seeking an employment opportunity for immigration.

    Correctional Officer: Unilingual (English) and Bilingual (English/French)

    The Ministry of the Solicitor General is hiring now for 211 English and 17 bilingual correctional officers for multiple locations in Ontario.

    • Locations:
      • Ottawa (9 unilingual and 2 bilingual positions)
      • Toronto (48 unilingual and 2 bilingual positions)
      • Brampton (4 unilingual positions)
      • Scarborough (13 unilingual positions)
      • Milton (21 unilingual and 2 bilingual positions)
      • Hamilton (11 unilingual and 2 bilingual positions)
      • Sudbury (8 unilingual and 2 bilingual positions)
      • Thorold (6 unilingual positions)
      • North Bay (2 unilingual and 1 bilingual positions)
      • Sault Ste Marie (2 unilingual and 1 bilingual)
      • Thunder Bay (8 unilingual positions)
      • Brockville (4 unilingual positions)
      • Fort Frances (3 unilingual positions)
      • Kenora (9 unilingual positions)
      • Monteith (3 unilingual and 2 bilingual positions)
      • Lindsay (19 unilingual positions)
      • Napanee (2 unilingual positions)
      • London (6 unilingual positions),
      • Penetanguishene (25 unilingual positions)
      • Sarnia (3 unilingual positions)
      • Stratford (1 unilingual position)
      • Maidstone (7 unilingual and 2 bilingual positions).

    The salary for this job position is between $28.98 and $34.08 per hour.

    The last date to apply for this job is December 15, 2023, 11:59 p.m. EST (Toronto time).

    Click here for more details and to apply online.

    Youth Services Officer

    The Ministry of Children, Community, and Social Services is hiring now for 80 temporary Youth Services Officers, with a possible extension subject to satisfactory job performance.

    Locations: Brampton (30), Sudbury (15), Sault Ste Marie (10), Thunder Bay (10), and Simcoe (15)

    Paid training lasting six weeks is provided to the selected candidates. Furthermore, the hourly wage for this position is between $31.14 and $39.37 per hour.

    The deadline for applying for this position is December 6, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. EST (Toronto time).

    Click here for more details and to apply online.

    Court Services Officer (On-Call)

    The Ministry of the Attorney General is hiring now for 21 Court Services Officer (On-Call) for below listed locations.

    Locations: Brampton, Milton, Central Region; Brantford, Cayuga, Hamilton, Orangeville, Simcoe, St Catharines, Welland, Bracebridge, Barrie, Markham, Newmarket, Orillia, and Oshawa, Cobourg, Lindsay, and Peterborough

    Salary for this role is between $21.92 to $24.86 per hour and last date to apply is December 29, 2023, 11:59 pm EST (Toronto time).

    These are actually two job postings and can be accessed on below listed links:

    Ambulance Communications Officer

    Ontario Health Ministry is hiring now for 8 temporary Ambulance Communications Officers in Cambridge, Hamilton, London, and Windsor.

    Successful candidates will be required to complete a comprehensive six-week Entry-to-Practice (ETP) training program.

    This job pays an hourly salary between $30.10 and $36.80 and last date to apply is December 11, 2023.

    Click here for more details and to apply online.

    5 More Government of Ontario Jobs Hiring Now

    • Transportation Technician (Central) (10)
      • Organization: Ministry of Transportation
      • Location: Barrie, Mississauga, Whitby, Central Region; North York, Scarborough, Toronto, Toronto Region; Niagara-On-The-Lake, St Catharines, Winona, West Region
      • Salary: $959.47 – $1,161.84 Per Week
      • Closing Date: Thursday, November 30, 2023 11:59 pm EST
    • End User IT Experience Analyst (4)
      • Organization: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery
      • Location: North Bay, North Region
      • Salary: $1,308.66 – $1,647.95 Per Week
      • Closing Date: December 11, 2023 11:59 pm EST
    • Ergonomic Consultant (6)
      • Organization: Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development
      • Location: Mississauga, Central Region; North York, Scarborough, Toronto Region; Hamilton, West Region
      • Salary: $1,491.41 – $1,892.95 Per Week
      • Closing Date: Friday, December 22, 2023 11:59 pm EST
    • Helpdesk Agent (4)
      • Organization: Ministry of Health
      • Salary: $26.15 – $30.48 Per Hour
      • Location: Kingston, East Region
      • Closing Date: Wednesday, November 29, 2023 11:59 pm EST
    • Operations Supervisor, Water and Wastewater (6)
      • Organization: Ontario Clean Water Agency
      • Salary: $1,187.60 – $1,475.86 Per Week
      • Location: Angus, Springwater, Victoria Harbour, Central Region; Shelburne, Wiarton, West Region
      • Closing Date: Wednesday, December 6, 2023 11:59 pm EST

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  • international students
    Canada Should Extend International Students Full Time Work Policy

    International students and an advocacy group are urging the Canadian government to continue allowing them to work full-time and not re-impose the 20-hour per week restriction.

    On November 15, 2022, certain foreign students were temporarily permitted to work full-time without any restriction on the number of working hours.

    With the rising cost of living, these students were able to meet their ends and Canadian employers were able to access full-time workers to alleviate the labour shortage.

    The current temporary policy allowing international students to work full-time will end on December 31, 2023.

    Tens of thousands of students in Canada are anxiously awaiting a ruling on the 20-hour work limit.

    Will the policy extend?

    Former Immigration Minister Sean Fraser stated in 2022, “With the economy growing at a faster rate than employers can hire new workers, Canada needs to look at every option so that we have the skills and workforce needed to fuel our growth.”

    He said, ‘This is a win-win situation for not only International students but also Canada.” 

    On extension of this policy, Minister Fraser said, “I believe in real-world data. So we are going to see how it addresses the labour shortage in the economy, and we may extend the policy next year.”

    According to one of the international students, IRCC sent email survey requests to students who were eligible to work full-time inquiring about their experiences with the full-time work policy, which was open until September 11, 2023.

    international students survey

    So we can say that IRCC is reviewing this full-time work policy to see its impact on the Canadian economy in addressing labour shortages and feedback from international students.

    And, if there is an extension, we may see an update coming from IRCC just prior to its end or at the beginning of 2024 since the department is usually lagging behind in extending the policies.

    If extended, the policy should also include the students who came to or are coming to Canada in 2023 and 2024.

    Most of the international students have always worked more than 20 hours on cash payments.

    This cash payment is unaccounted for tax purposes and the Canadian government has always been losing tax revenue from international students’ cash payments.

    Canada should even make this full-time work permit policy permanent for foreign students, which will eventually increase tax revenue significantly from these students.

    Plight of International Students

    International students are hopeful that Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will reconsider and make the temporary suspension of the job requirement a permanent element of the international study program.

    In an interview with the CBC, James Casey, a policy and research analyst at the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS), claimed that rising rents and other living costs disproportionately affect international students because they are not eligible for federal or provincial loans, grants, or housing vouchers.

    At least some overseas students are seeking assistance from food banks.

    “It’s a very dire situation that speaks to the huge gap between what life is for an international student in this country versus the average Canadian student,” Casey was quoted as saying.

    Many overseas students, according to Casey, share beds and single rooms and end up homeless.

    international students

    “If this decision is not made permanent, we’re going to have mass amounts of international students being caught up in human trafficking and exploitative labour practices.”

    The Migrant Workers Alliance for Change (MWAC) has listed four reasons why the 20-hour work limit should be lifted on its website:

    1. Typical job structure

    An eight-hour work shift is typical. Migrant student workers who work a third shift are effectively working four out of every twenty-four hours.

    Two shifts total 16 hours, which is just insufficient, and part-time work is commonly defined as three days per week.

    The 20-hour work limit effectively forces people to participate in irregular employment that is not protected under labour law.

    2. Already working more than 20 hours per week

    International tuition grows every year, and migrant students must work to survive, especially in light of global inflation.

    Many are forced to work more than 20 hours per day, increasing their vulnerability to labour exploitation and making it more difficult to pay taxes.

    3. There is already a precedent

    International students in key industries in Canada will be able to work an unrestricted amount of hours beginning in 2020.

    Australia has lifted the 20-hour limit on study permit holders as of February 2022.

    4. Flexibility and self-determination

    There are ups and downs in the academic cycle. Migrant students want to be able to work more during low-intensity periods and not at all during test season.

    By removing the restriction, students get the flexibility and freedom to make their own choices.

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  • Visitors inside Canada can apply for Work Permit until 2025

    Foreign nationals who are visiting Canada on a tourist or visitor visa can continue to be eligible to apply for work permits until February 28, 2025.

    All the individuals reaching out to inquire about this topic: Yes, you can apply for a work permit from within Canada, but you need to fulfill the requirements to support your work permit application.

    Anyone having a visitor visa and currently in Canada doesn’t mean they can just apply for a work permit by simply submitting any application to IRCC.

    Such interested visitor visa holders need to satisfy all the work permit criteria, including a supporting Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) or a valid job offer (if offered, the job is LMIA-exempt) by the Canadian employer.

    A temporary public policy initially announced in 2020 was extended on February 28, 2023, by the former immigration minister Sean Fraser.

    As per the policy, foreign nationals who are visiting Canada and obtain a valid job offer will be able to apply for and receive a work visa without leaving the country.

    Visitors applying under this public policy who have held a work permit within the last 12 months may also request interim work authorization to begin working for their new employer sooner.

    https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/ircc-makes-new-extension-for-visitors-to-work-permit-policy-by-2-years/

    The purpose of this policy

    Keeping this interim policy in place gives Canadian firms another option, as many are facing major worker shortages in this era of economic development.

    Prior to this temporary policy adjustment, anyone wishing to work here had to apply for their initial work visa from outside Canada.

    If they were already inside the country with visitor status when they were authorized for a work permit, they would have to leave before their work permit could be issued.

    Leaving Canada is no longer necessary with this policy in effect.

    Initially, this policy was only for the visitors who came before August 24 2020 and have a job offer in addition to other requirements.

    But then this policy was amended to allow all visitor visa holders entering Canada without considering their date of entry.

    Eligibility Criteria To Apply

    An applicant looking forward to benefiting from this temporary public policy must:

    • have a valid visitor status in Canada on the day they apply
    • have a job offer backed by a labour market impact assessment (LMIA) or an LMIA-exempt offer of employment
    • submit an application for an employer-specific work permit before February 28, 2025, and
    • satisfy all other standard admissibility requirements

    Candidates with visitor status who have already held a work permit in the last 12 months under this temporary policy are also eligible if they meet the below-listed criteria:

    • When you apply, you must be physically present in Canada.
    • You must remain in the country while your application is being processed.
    • You will not be eligible for this public policy if you depart while your application is being processed.
    • While applying for a work permit, you must be a visitor with valid status.
    • If your visitor status has expired, you must restore it before applying for a work permit.
    • applied for an employer-specific work permit between August 24, 2020, and February 28, 2025
    • had a valid work permit in the 12 months before to applying for a new work permit

    Visitors inside Canada who have held a valid work permit in the last 12 months can follow particular guidelines to obtain interim work permit.

    https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/lmia-approved-jobs-in-canada-here-is-how-to-find-one/

    Eligibility Requirements For Interim Authorization To Work

    Interim Work Authorization is only granted to visitor visa holders who have held a valid work permit in the previous 12 months under this temporary arrangement.

    After submitting an application for a work permit under this policy, applicants must complete the IRCC Web form with the message that IRCC has specified below.

    When you fill out the Your Inquiry section, you must copy the text below.

    Priority Code VISIT2WORK2020: I am requesting consideration under the Temporary Public Policy to Exempt Certain Visitors in Canada from Immigration Requirements during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic and ask that the applicable exemptions be granted until a decision is made on my work permit application or it is withdrawn.
    My previous work permit number [U#########] expired on [Date].
    I have submitted my application for a work permit online. OR I have submitted my application on paper and the postal/courier tracking number is NUMBER.
    I intend to work for [employer NAME] / [occupation] as specified in the aforementioned work permit application.
    I understand that providing false, misleading or incorrect information is a violation of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and may result in enforcement measures against me.

    Make sure you fill out the sections in square brackets, including the

    • dates
    • work permit number (begins with a “U”)
    • name of your employer
    • title of your job

    After completing the webform, you must wait for an email from IRCC informing you that you can start working.

    This will be your interim work authorization before getting the work permit and this process could take up to 30 days (6 weeks).

    What is the Canada visitor visa to work permit processing time?

    Most of the online work permit applications from inside Canada are taking an average of 135 days as per the most recent official IRCC processing update.

    Paper-based applications are being processed in an average of 17 days after being received by the IRCC.

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  • toronto jobs
    Top 10 Highest Paying Jobs In The Greater Toronto Area

    Toronto is often described as the financial capital of Canada, as it is one of the largest business hubs.

    However, the cost of living in Toronto is far greater than the average cost of living in other parts of the country.

    Here is the list of the 10 highest-paying jobs in the Toronto area within each growing sector. 

    Healthcare 

    The demand for healthcare workers has drastically increased with the increase in population across Canada.

    Similarly, in Toronto, the healthcare industry continues to grow and provides several opportunities to move up in your career. Some of the highest-paying titles in healthcare are: 

    • 1. Surgeon: Average annual salary of $196,401 per year
    • 2. Orthodontist: Average yearly pay of $179,925 per year

    Business and Finance 

    Careers in business and finance are beneficial as they provide management and leadership roles.

    Moreover, the business and finance industries are generally lucrative. High-paying jobs in this field are: 

    • 3. Marketing Director: Average annual salary of $171,401 per year
    • 4. Investment Manager: Average yearly salary of $95,915 per year

    Information Technology 

    The fastest-growing industry in Toronto that continues to be in demand is IT or information technology.

    Additionally, as most things move to a digital landscape, all industries need tech-savvy employees. Below are high-paying tech jobs in Toronto. 

    • 5. Developer: The average annual salary is $114,400 per year.
    • 6. Software Engineers: average yearly pay of $124,005.50 per year

    Another high-paying industry is the legal industry. However, being a very competitive field, there are not as many job opportunities as before.

    Nevertheless, if you are passionate about law, below are some high-paying legal jobs you could consider: 

    • 7. Lawyer: The average yearly salary is $102,474 per year.
    • 8. Paralegal: average annual wage of $78,059 per year.

    Construction 

    Although construction may not be as attractive as other industries, it continues to be one of the highest-paying jobs. Additionally, you can earn higher wages as you get promoted to a managerial position. 

    • 9. Construction Manager: Average annual salary of $98,253 per year
    • 10. Civil Engineer: Average yearly salary of $84,000 per year

    What comprises of the Greater Toronto Area?

    The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) includes the following municipalities: Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Markham, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Oakville, Burlington, Milton, Aurora, Newmarket, and Pickering.

    What are the 10 highest-paying jobs in the Greater Toronto Area?

    Here are the 10 highest-paying jobs in the Greater Toronto Area:

    1. Surgeons with average annual salary of $196,401
    2. Medical Directors with average yearly pay of $171,401
    3. Marketing Directors get paid an average annual salary of $140,137
    4. Investment Managers have an average yearly salary of $95,915
    5. Developers get average annual salary of $114,400
    6. Software Engineers have average yearly pay of $110,930
    7. Lawyers get paid an average of $102,474 per year
    8. Paralegals get average annual wage of $78,059
    9. Construction Managers get paid annual salary of $98,253
    10. Civil Engineers have an average yearly salary of $84,000

    Please note that these professionals get paid even more with experience and above listed are just the average salaries.

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  • Canada immigration backlog update 2023
    Canadian Immigration Backlog Reaches Highest Level in 9 Months

    The great Canadian immigration backlog is rising and has now reached the highest level since February 2023, heading towards the 1 million mark.

    So, if you have applied for or are thinking of applying for immigration or a visa to Canada, then you may have to wait a bit longer or are already waiting longer than usual.

    The IRCC backlog is defined as any citizenship, immigration, or visa application taking longer under processing than the normal immigration department’s service standard.

    Click here for application-category-wise IRCC service standards.

    The Canadian immigration backlog has been continuously rising since April 30, 2023, up until the latest available official data as of October 31, 2023, updated by the IRCC yesterday.

    Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reports that there were 936,500 overall citizenship, immigration, and temporary visa applications in backlog, were taking longer than normal IRCC processing service standards.

    Click here for application-category-wise IRCC service standards.

    Canadian Immigration Backlog Month-on-Month Comparison

    Application TypeBacklog
    Oct 31    		Backlog 
    Sep 30    		Difference
    Since
    September 30    		%Age Change
    Since
    September 30
    Citizenship56,40058,200-1,800-3.09%
    Permanent Residence287,500284,600+2,9001.02%
    Temporary Residence592,600585,700+6,9001.18%
    Total936,500928,500+8,0000.86%
    Canadian Immigration Backlog

    IRCC updated this data today, November 21, 2023 for the application processing inventory as of the end of the previous month.

    IRCC aims to process 80% of the applications within the set service standards set by the department and any application exceeding this service standard time is labelled as backlog.

    Click here for application-category-wise IRCC service standards.

    Overall, IRCC was managing a total of 2,166,800 applications among all the categories as of October 31, 2023.

    Application TypeWithin Service Standards
    October 31    		Within Service Standards 
    September 30    		Percentage
    Change Since September 30
    Citizenship214,800216,400-0.74%
    Permanent Residence351,500362,300-2.98%
    Temporary Residence664,000687,700-3.45%
    Total1,230,3001,266,400-2.85%
    IRCC Applications Under Service Standards

    The backlog decreased among citizenship applications, while it grew for both permanent residency and temporary residency applications as compared to last month’s update.

    IRCC Backlog Comparison in 2023

    The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has been processing more than 2 million applications at any given point since March 2023.

    The below table lists all the official IRCC immigration backlog data reported since January 2023 and the percentage change month-on-month.

    Backlog Update DateApplications 
    In Backlog    		Total Applications 
    Under Processing    		Backlog Net
    %Age Change month-on-month
    October 31, 2023936,5002,166,800+0.86%
    September 30, 2023928,5002,194,900+9.9%
    August 31, 2023844,7002,198,700+5.2%
    July 31, 2023802,6002,274,600+0.2%
    June 30, 2023801,0002,264,000-2.3%
    May 31, 2023820,0002,248,000+1.4%
    April 30, 2023809,0002,006,000-9.7%
    March 31, 2023896,3002,017,700-1.5%
    February 28, 2023910,4001,962,600-6.6%
    January 31, 2023974,6001,944,500+6.1%
    Canada Immigration Backlog 2023

    Canadian Immigration Backlog

    What is the latest backlog of the IRCC 2023?

    The IRCC was processing 2,166,800 applications for citizenship, immigration, and visas as of October 31, 2023.

    According to the most recent IRCC statement on the Canada immigration backlog, there is an increase in the backlog of applications to 936,500 as of October 31, 2023.

    Canadian Immigration Backlog is Now Highest in Last 11 Months

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  • pgwp extension 2024
    Will there be New PGWP Extension 2024 for International Students?

    International students in Canada are having high hopes for another PGWP Extension 2024 policy just to allow them to continue to work because of limited permanent residency (PR) options.

    There were nearly 2.2 million temporary residents in Canada at the end of the second quarter of 2023, out of which more than 1 million were on work permits.

    This number has almost doubled in one year, from around 600,000 at the end of the second quarter of 2022.

    Recently, Immigration Minister Marc Miller also acknowledged that international students should understand that there are limited permanent residency options.

    Usually, PGWP is issued only once to international students after they graduate from a Canadian education institution without any room for extension.

    However, Canada introduced a temporary PGWP extension policy during the COVID outbreak, allowing international students on postgraduate working permits to extend their status for 18 months.

    This policy was then reintroduced in 2022 and 2023.

    The most recent and currently active PGWP extension 2023 policy allows international students to extend their work permits for up to 18 months if their status has expired or is expiring prior to December 2023.

    This also includes the previous international students who got their extension under the 2022 policy to benefit again with an additional 18-month work permit.

    Need for PGWP Extension in 2024

    PGWP must expire by December 2023 in order to be eligible for the 2023 extension policy.

    On the other hand, permits for students in the same program and intake have different expiration dates.

    This has led to a rift among the students, and some are not handled fairly or with due process when their PGWP expires in January 2024 or later.

    Usually, international students depend on the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) category of Canada’s flagship permanent residency pathway, the Express Entry system.

    IRCC used to hold CEC-specific rounds of invitations where international students with skilled experience of 1 year or more in Canada were the ideal candidates.

    However, IRCC has not held any CEC-only rounds of invitations since September 2021 and has now switched to category-based draws.

    Canada is currently having the highest number of temporary residents ever in the Canadian history.

    As a result, international graduates are now facing high competition and limited options to transition to permanent residency (PR).

    On October 27, 2023 Marc Miller announced that they will be reviewing the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) and better aligning it with regional and Francophone immigration objectives, as well as the demands of the Canadian labour market, in the coming months.

    But meanwhile, international talent in Canada already supporting the economy needs to be retained with a new extension policy in 2024.

    Will there be a PGWP Extension 2024 policy?

    At this time, there is no official news or confirmation whether there will be another PGWP extension policy for work permits expiring in 2024.

    However, international students are have high hopes for the Canadian immigration minister to reintroduce the PGWP extension policy again, giving them more time to stay and work in Canada.

    Usually, IRCC does not announce such policies until the last moment or even after the expiration of a current policy.

    The PGWP Extension 2023 policy was announced in March 2023, three months after the previous policy ended in December 2022.

    However, IRCC did allow the international students whose PGWP expired and was also beyond the 90-day restoration period to benefit from the new 2023 policy.

    Nothing definite can be said at this point in time about whether there will be a PGWP extension in 2024 or not, which is unfortunate but customary for IRCC to not communicate things in advance.

    International students with expiring post-graduation work permits (PGWPs) at the beginning of 2024 should now start exploring alternative options to continue staying in Canada to be on the safe side.

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  • express entry draw history and immigration targets
    Express Entry Draw History and Latest Analysis | Nov 2023

    Canada aspirants often confuse Express Entry draw invitations with the annual immigration targets and assume that IRCC will not hold any other round of invitations because the yearly quota has been reached.

    However, this is not how Express Entry invitations and the annual immigration level plan work. Annual targets are not equal to the number of invitations issued in a particular year.

    Canada is aiming to welcome 110,770 new permanent residents (PRs) via the Express Entry system as per the new immigration levels plan for 2024–2027.

    But this doesn’t mean that IRCC will only be sending 110,770 invitations to apply in 2024.

    The annual immigration targets set by Canada are for the number of new permanent residents who activate their permanent residency at any Canadian port of entry, not the ones who are even approved.

    Furthermore, these also include temporary residents in Canada who get permanent residency via Express Entry and confirm their PR online or at any port of entry.

    Express Entry Draw History Since 2015

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    The Express Entry system was introduced in 2015, with the first round of invitations announced on January 31, sending only 779 invitations to apply with a CRS cutoff score of 886.

    There have been a total of 272 Express Entry draws since 2015.

    In 2015, Express Entry sent a total of 31,063 invitations to apply with lowest CRS cutoff score of 450 and all were ‘no program specified draws.’

    The number of invitations to apply has continued to increase since then, with the highest (114,224) invitations to apply sent in 2021.

    This includes the largest single draw of 27,332 invitations for Canadian Experience Class (CEC) with a CRS cutoff score of 75.

    Prior to that, IRCC sent out 107,350 invitations in 2020. This was the actual year with the highest number of invitations and consistent draws for all categories.

    YearNumber of
    Invitations    		Annual Express
    Entry Targets    		Overall Annual
    Permanent
    Resident Targets
    2024To be announced110,770485,000
    202395,22182,880
    (additional 25,000
    allocated to Tr to PR)    		465,000
    202246,53955,900
    (additional 40,000
    allocated to Tr to PR)    		431,645
    2021114,224108,500401,000
    2020107,35091,800341,000
    201985,30081,400330,800
    201889,80074,900290,000
    201786,02373,700 (2017 targets included
    Atlantic Immigration Pilot)    		300,000
    201633,78258,400300,000
    201531,06368,000–74,000260,000-285,000
    Express Entry Draw History

    It is evident from the above table that the number of invitations has exceeded the annual targets in recent years, except in 2022, 2016, and 2015.

    Historical Lowest CRS Cutoff Scores

    The lowest CRS cutoff score was noted in a Federal Skilled Trades (FST) draw on May 26, 2017 of 199, but IRCC is no longer holding any FST draws now other than the skilled trades category-based draws.

    Among the new category-based Express Entry draws, the Trades-targeted draw has the lowest CRS cutoff score of 388 in 2023.

    ‘No Program Specified’ Express Entry draw on May 31, 2017 recorded the lowest CRS cutoff score of 413, issuing 3,877 invitations to apply.

    Canadian Experience Class draws recorded the lowest CRS cutoff score of 357 in June and July of 2021, other than the 75 cutoff score in an unexpected CEC draw during the same year.

    Provincial Nominee Program draws had the lowest CRS cutoff score of 673 in November 2017 and 674 in February 2022, and one of the lowest cutoffs at 691 in May 2023.

    Should We Expect More Express Entry Draws in 2023?

    IRCC has a service standard of processing Express Entry applications within 6 months and the current official processing time shows 80% of the CEC and FSW applications are being processed within 5 months.

    IRCC should be conducting more Express Entry draws in 2023, given that most of the candidates who submitted their applications after August–September 2023 will be processed in 2024 and contribute to next year’s immigration targets.

    Furthermore, all the new invitations to apply sent in the upcoming draws of this year will be processed in 2024 only and have nothing to do with the 2023 targets.

    So there should be more draws, but the CRS cutoff score is expected to be high because there has been no Express Entry draw since October 26.

    Canada Immigration News - Express Entry Draw

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  • canada's new pr pathway
    Canada Opens New PR Pathway for Colombians, Haitians & Venezuelans

    Canada’s new PR pathway is now open for applications from Colombian, Haitian, and Venezuelan foreign nationals seeking Canadian permanent residency.

    Originally, Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced this dedicated humanitarian pathway on October 10, 2023.

    This new PR pathway will welcome up to 11,000 people who have family in Canada and meet the below-listed requirements.

    Eligibility Criteria for New PR pathway

    Colombian, Haitian, or Venezuelan nationals currently residing in South or Central America, Mexico, or the Caribbean who have a Canadian citizen or permanent residency family member in Canada.

    Family members include a spouse, common-law partner, child (of any age), grandchild, parent, grandparent, or sibling.

    These Canadian family members must agree to support them and their family members as an anchor for one year.

    Special Support fo Eligible Applicants

    Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will support the eligible applicants by:

    • waiving the Right to Permanent Residency Fee, all application costs, and biometric fees
    • offering pre-departure medical care to help preserve your health and ensure safe travel to Canada
    • provide you the equivalent of three months of financial aid once you arrive in Canada, to assist you in settling
    • give you free settlement services before and after you come to assist you in assimilating into Canadian society and the labour force

    Canada is also welcoming workers from the Americas by bringing in an additional 4,000 people through existing temporary worker programs, such as the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program.

    Need for This PR Pathway

    Illegal migration across Central America has increased significantly. As a result, there has been an increase in migrant smuggling, physical insecurity, and exploitation of people passing through the region.

    This new PR pathway is part of Canada’s commitment to welcome 15,000 Western Hemisphere migrants on a humanitarian basis during Joe Biden’s visit to Canada in March 2023.

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    These policies are intended to reduce migratory pressures in the Western Hemisphere.

    For some individuals uprooted by political, social, and economic insecurity, the new humanitarian channel offers an alternative to irregular migration north through Central America.

    The IRCC will continue to assess the pathway’s progress and make adjustments as needed to achieve these objectives.

    How do I apply for this new PR pathway?

    You must apply online through the IRCC portal. Your anchor (Canadian citizen or permanent resident family member) must sign a statutory declaration stating their willingness to support you in Canada.

    Click here for more details on this program and how to apply.

    What is Canada’s annual immigration target for 2024?

    Canada intends to accept 485,000 new permanent residents in 2024, 500,000 in 2025, and 500,000 in 2026 through various immigration programs for skilled workers, family sponsorship, and humanitarian basis.

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  • top 10 most stolen vehicles in Canada
    New List of Top 10 Most Stolen Vehicles in Canada, Ontario, Alberta, & Quebec

    A new list of the top 10 most stolen vehicles in Canada by the auto insurance fraud prevention organization was released on November 14.

    The organization also released regional breakdowns for Ontario, Alberta, Quebec, and Atlantic provinces for the top 10 most stolen vehicles of 2022.

    Auto thefts reached all-time highs in 2022, with Ontario growing by 48% and Quebec increasing by 50%, putting Canada at the forefront internationally as a source country for illegal commerce.

    In 2022, private auto insurers in Canada paid out $1.2 billion in theft claims for the first time in history.

    Canadians are paying more to cover the costs of auto theft at a time when inflation and affordability are putting extra strain on consumers.

    In Canada, auto insurance depends on the vehicle’s make and model and it’s involvement in collisions as well as thefts in a particular postal code.

    Top 10 Most Stolen Vehicles in Canada

    RankMake/ModelNumber of TheftsNumber of Vehicles InsuredMost Stolen Model Year
    1Honda CR-V5,620469,1442020
    2Dodge RAM 1500 Series2,600508,0612022
    3Ford Fl50 Series1,833615,7402020
    4Lexus RX Series1,81593,7662020
    5Toyota  Highlander1,759117,6632021
    6Honda Civic1,493705,0562019
    7Jeep Grand Cherokee1,349120,3872021
    8Land Rover Range Rover1,34334,2012020
    9Chevrolet/GMC  Silverado/ Sierra 1500 Series1,260595,8162006
    10Jeep Wrangler1,189132,2192021
    Top 10 Most Stolen Vehicles in Canada

    Top 10 Most Stolen Vehicles in Ontario

    RankMake/ModelNumber of TheftsNumber of Vehicles InsuredMost Stolen Model Year
    1Honda CR-V2,684224,3112020
    2Lexus RX Series1,70757,7532020
    3Dodge RAM 1500 Series1,405195,8732022
    4Toyota  Highlander1,34460,3262021
    5Land Rover Range Rover1,22520,7432020
    6Ford F150 Series901214,0672020
    7Jeep Grand Cherokee76647,9812021
    8Jeep Wrangler68963,4432021
    9Honda Civic630318,5512019
    10Acura ROX45937,2352021
    Top 10 Most Stolen Vehicles in Ontario

    Top 10 Most Stolen Vehicles in Alberta

    RankMake/ModelNumber of TheftsNumber of Vehicles InsuredMost Stolen Model Year
    1Dodge RAM 1500 Series37391,7712014
    2Chevrolet/GMC Silverado/34937,6852007
    3Chevrolet/GMC Silverado/ 33695,3622005
    4Ford F150 Series315106,1752018
    5Ford F350 Series28922,5272006
    6Dodge Ram 2500 Series11920,6832001
    7Honda Civic11749,9352000
    8Jeep Grand Cherokee10632,2312021
    9Ford F250 Series1067,1962004
    10Honda CR -V10348,0231999
    Top 10 Most Stolen Vehicles in Alberta

    Top 10 Most Stolen Vehicles in Quebec

    RankMake/ModelNumber of TheftsNumber of Vehicles InsuredMost Stolen Model Year
    1Honda CR-V2,689115,8952020
    2Acura ROX65315,8952020
    3Honda Civic506224,6882019
    4Dodge RAM 1500 Series50479,0192020
    5Jeep Wrangler43328,0482021
    6Toyota RAV 4425124,3572019
    7Jeep Grand Cherokee42022,8082021
    8Toyota  Highlander34417,3862021
    9Ford Fl50 Series25691,1662019
    10Hyundai Tucson24263,4502021
    Top 10 Most Stolen Vehicles in Quebec

    Top 10 Most Stolen Vehicles in Atlantic Canada

    RankMake/ModelNumber of TheftsNumber of Vehicles InsuredMost Stolen Model Year
    1Dodge RAM 1500 Series8145,1932017
    2Chevrolet/GMC  Silverado/ Sierra 1500 Series7370,7942018
    3Ford Fl50 Series7154,8172010
    4Honda Civic6771,0772017
    5Honda CR-V6246,0902020
    6Toyota Corolla4155,8472010
    7Hyundai Elantra4139,0002017
    8Toyota RAV42843,4622015
    9Nissan Rogue2022,3822016
    10Toyota Tacoma2018,3442017
    Top 10 Most Stolen Vehicles in Atlantic Canada

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    What are the most stolen vehicles in Ontario?

    1. Honda CR-V (2020): 2,684 thefts
    2. Lexus RX Series (2020): 1,707 thefts
    3. Dodge RAM 1500 Series (2022): 1,405 thefts
    4. Toyota Highlander (2021): 1,344 thefts
    5. Land Rover Range Rover (2020): 1,225 thefts
    6. Ford F150 Series (2020): 1,225 thefts
    7. Jeep Grand Cherokee (2021): 766 thefts
    8. Jeep Wrangler (2021): 689 thefts
    9. Honda Civic (2019): 630 thefts
    10. Acura RDX (2021): 459 thefts

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    Top 10 Reasons Why Americans Move to Canada

    Every year, a significant number of American residents make the drastic decision to leave their country and move to Canada.

    In fact, the United States is among the top 10 source countries for new immigrants coming every year.

    Not only U.S. citizens, but recently, the country also welcomed almost 6,000 American temporary residents with H-1B visa as of last month.

    Although there are many different reasons for this movement, a few common ones have emerged as the main forces underlying it.

    The ten most frequent reasons given by Americans for moving to Canada are as follows:

    1. Job Opportunities

    Canada has a strong job market that attracts qualified employees looking for greater career possibilities and stable employment across a range of industries.

    Many people have been lured from across the border by the attraction of lucrative, highly skilled jobs and a robust labour market.

    2. Education

    American students seeking top-notch postsecondary education are drawn to Canada’s well-known educational system and its elite universities and colleges.

    Students find the nation to be an appealing option because of its varied academic offerings and reasonably priced tuition.

    Furthermore, it could be comparatively competitive to get admission to top American universities as compared to Canadian universities.

    3. Healthcare

    Unlike the frequently costly and intricate healthcare system in the United States, the Canadian publicly funded healthcare system provides accessible and affordable medical services.

    Although healthcare is not totally free and Canadians have to pay for medications and procedures, this inspires some Americans to take action to improve their access to healthcare with a free doctor’s consultation for all.

    4. Flexible Immigration Policies

    A wave of skilled workers and professionals from the United States has immigrated here as a result of the country’s streamlined immigration policies, which include Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs).

    Furthermore, the recent launch of a new open work permit policy for H1B visa holders gives us an idea that the program, which had a quota of 10,000, was filled overnight.

    5. Political and Social Stability

    Canada is known for its stable political system and democratic values. People seeking a stable and secure environment may choose to move above the 49th Parallel Line.

    Canadian politics, social safety nets, and progressive policies are frequently seen as a sanctuary, making the country attractive to Americans looking for a more secure and stable atmosphere.

    6. Family Reunification

    Relocating to Canada allows Americans who have Canadian relatives and friends to reunite with them and start a new life together in a peaceful environment.

    Additionally, Americans find it more safe and secure to raise families in Canada with compassionate Canadian values.

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    7. Lifestyle and Quality of Life

    Canadian magnificent natural landscapes, numerous recreational opportunities, and high standard of living attract people looking for a higher quality of life and a closer connection to nature.

    Canada is ranked at number 3 in quality of life, whereas the U.S. is ranked at number 23.

    8. Environmental Concerns

    People who are passionate about combating climate change and living sustainably find Canada’s dedication to environmental conservation and sustainability appealing.

    Most of the Canadian geography outside major cities is preserved, which makes a person feel like exploring the untouched natural beauty, understanding the importance of preserving it, and joining hands to save the environment.

    9. Escape from Political or Social Issues

    For those looking for a new beginning in a different setting, some Americans may consider Canada as a way out of the political unrest or social problems they are unhappy with in the U.S.

    Some may argue that political or social situation is also not good in Canada, but Americans moving here finds it incomparable.

    10. Culture and Natural Beauty

    Canada provides something for everyone in culture and nature. Canada has the most national park land.

    Also, the True North has 47 national parks at 377,000 square kilometres, while the US has 62 at 210,000 square kilometres. The nearly 22,000 hiking routes in Canada are a must for nature lovers.

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    All together, these ten arguments offer a complex pull factor that draws Americans to the northern border.

    The trend emphasizes Canada’s attractiveness as a country of opportunity, quality of life, and social well-being, even though each person’s reasons may be different.

    How many U.S. citizens live in Canada?

    According to the most recent data from the United States Department of State, an estimated 1 million U.S. citizens live in Canada.

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