Archive for February 2022

Ambitious new three-year immigration levels plan does little to address immediate needs of Canadian employers looking for workers, say critics. Canada aims to attract about 1.3 million new immigrants over the next three years to help fill critical labour shortages and fuel post-pandemic growth. Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC) Sean Fraser announced the…

Creating a budget to account for inevitable winter expenses like heating and winter gear can help international students, particularly those from milder climates, writes guest commentator, Amit Brahme. With the winter semester underway, many recently arrived international students may find themselves not only facing a brisk and snowy Canadian winter, but also the unexpected costs…