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2023-05-08 18:28:08 CIC News
10 key facts international students should know about Canada’s Post Graduation Work Permit

As many university and college programs come to an end, international students may be considering post-graduation options, which can include applying for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). This article will provide crucial insights into the PGWP application process to help you understand the intricacies of the program and the associated rules and policies. Schedule a […]

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2023-05-03 06:45:30 Immigration News Canada 25 Most Wanted Criminals In Canada 2023 | New RCMP List https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Most-Wanted-In-Canada-2023.jpg Last Updated On 2 May 2023, 10:06 PM EDT (Toronto Time) The Toronto police unveiled… Open / Comment

2023-05-03 06:45:29 Immigration News Canada
25 Most Wanted Criminals In Canada 2023 | New RCMP List

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The Toronto police unveiled the list of the 25 most wanted criminals in Canada by raising life-sized cardboard cut-outs at Yonge-Dundas Square.

The list is part of the Bolo Program, which stands for “Be On the Lookout,” and aims to publicize police-wanted notices to help apprehend Canada’s most wanted fugitives.

This new list has now included Sidhu Moosewala murder prime accused Goldy Brar among the wanted gangsters in Canada. Learn aboutMost Wanted in CanadaThe widow of a man who was shot and killed while refereeing a soccer game last year is pleading with the man responsible for her husband’s death to turn himself in.

Alexandra Barrera, the widow of Edwin Farley Alvarado Quintero, made her appeal at a news conference held by BOLO in Toronto’s Yonge-Dundas Square on Monday.

Cristian Adolfo Cuxum, the 19-year-old man responsible for Edwin’s death, is at the top of BOLO’s list of the 25 most wanted criminals in Canada.

A reward of $250,000 has been made available for information leading to his capture. Cuxum’s alleged actions also left two soccer players with life-altering injuries. Most Dangerous Cities In Canada – Here Is The Full List!

At the news conference, Alexandra Barrera addressed Cuxum directly: “To the man who took [Edwin’s] life: You destroyed us. You destroyed our family. You destroyed our plans. Our dreams. Our sense of safety. Our everything. You cannot make that right. But if you turn yourself in, you will allow us to take our next step forward in this nightmare.”

Max Langlois, the director of the BOLO program, explained why Cuxum’s alleged offenses are at the top of the list: “It’s not an exact science, but Cuxum’s alleged actions had a widespread impact on the community, and the nature of the crime is particularly heinous.”

Chief Myron Demkiw of the Toronto Police Service urged anyone with information about the wanted individuals to come forward: “We don’t need evidence. We don’t need you in court. We just need to find them.” Cuxum is one of ten suspects wanted by police in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. Full List of 25 Most Wantedhttps://immigrationnewscanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Cuxum-Bolo-Program-2-854x1024.jpg https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Alkhalil-Bolo-Program-1-854x1024.jpg https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Casey-Bolo-Program-854x1024.jpg https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Osman-Bolo-Program-854x1024.jpg https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Parzham-Bolo-Program-854x1024.jpg https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Amer-Bolo-Program-854x1024.jpg https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Francis-Bolo-Program-854x1024.jpg https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/ELMI-Bolo-Program-854x1024.jpg https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Campbell-Bolo-Program-854x1024.jpg https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Ouellet-Gendron-Bolo-Program-854x1024.jpg https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Shire-Bolo-Program-854x1024.jpg https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Nguyen-Bolo-Program-854x1024.jpg https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Bourgeois-Bolo-Program-854x1024.jpg https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Calloo-Bolo-Program-854x1024.jpg https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Brar-Bolo-Program-854x1024.jpg https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Cunningham-Bolo-Program-854x1024.jpg https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Bouras-Bolo-Program-854x1024.jpg https://immigrat[...] Open / Comment

2023-05-02 22:29:55 CIC News
IRCC updates Express Entry proof of funds requirement

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has made an update to the proof of funds required for Express Entry candidates. The change, which was announced on IRCC’s website today, on May 2nd, was effective on April 25. Proof of funds amounts are updated yearly. IRCC bases the amount on 50% of the low-income cut-off totals. […]

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2023-05-02 18:44:29 Immigration News Canada
New Express Entry Funds Requirement For 2023

https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Express-Entry-proof-of-funds.jpg Last Updated On 2 May 2023, 9:57 AM EDT (Toronto Time) IRCC has changed the Express Entry funds requirement for 2023 without announcing it publicly, probably due to strike as employees were not working.

However, IRCC has updated their official questionnaire required to determine eligibility for Express Entry after logging in GCKey.

Last year, proof of funds came in effect on June 9, 2022 and IRCC gave existing profiles until June 27, 2022 to update their profiles in accordance with new fund requirements. New proof of funds are required to create any new Express Entry profile now; although, there has not been any official update from IRCC yet regarding the new proof of funds dates and deadlines.

We will update this page if any dates or deadlines to update the proof of funds is announced by IRCC. INC – Immigration News Canada recommends our readers to update their profile in accordance with new funds requirement if they have not received an invitation to apply (ITA) so far.

Profiles who already submitted their documents after receiving an ITA should not need to update the proof of funds. Learn aboutWho Need Proof of Funds?Express Entry funds is the amount of money that an applicant is required to have to settle in Canada.

For the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) or the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), proof of funds are mandatory.

However, if applicant is has work authorization for Canada and have a legitimate job offer, then they do not require proof of funds for FSWP and FSTP. Express Entry Canadian Experience Class (CEC) do no require proof of funds. Settlement Funds CalculationThe amount of the settlement funds for Express Entry depends on how many people are in the applicant’s family. The family must include:

* Applicant
* Spouse or partner of applicant
* Dependent children and
* Spouse’s dependent children

The spouse or dependent children must be included while calculating settlement funds even if:

the spouse or dependent children are permanent residents/Canadian citizens or are not accompanying the applicant to Canada. New Express Entry Funds Requirement 2023To confirm the fact, we tried creating a new Express Entry profile in the GCKey and below are the options that you get to select from drop down.
https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Express-Entry-New-Funds-Requirement-2023-1024x340.png Express Entry: Acceptable Proof Of FundsAccording to the IRCC website, acceptable proof of funds must be in the form of official letters from any banks or financial institutions.

It must also be printed on the letterhead of the financial institution. It should also contain:

* their contact information (address, telephone number and email address)
* Applicants name
* list of outstanding debts such as credit card debts and loans
* for each current bank and investment account, the
* account numbers
* date each account was opened
* current balance of each account
* average balance for the past 6 months What is the new funds requirement for Express Entry in 2023?The amount of the Express Entry settlement funds is determined by the number of persons in the applicant’s family (including the applicant).

Below is the breakdown of funds required based on family size.

1 – $13757
2 – $17127
3 – $21055
4 – $25564
5 – $28994
6 – $32700
7 – $36407

Additional family member: $3,706 Do you need proof of funds for Express Entry profile?Proof of funding is required for the Express Entry Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) or the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), but not for Canadian Experience Class (CEC).

However, if an applicant has work authorization in Canada and a legitimate job offer, they do not need to provide proof of funds for FSWP or FSTP too.
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2023-05-02 18:30:38 CIC News
Canada seeking more Francophone immigrants from Americas, Europe, Africa and the Middle East

Canada’s federal government released its Action Plan for Official Languages 2023-2028 in Ottawa on April 26. The new Action Plan includes $1.4 billion over five years in addition to the $2.7 billion in the previous Action Plan. This adds up to over $4.1 billion over five years. It is the largest amount ever provided by […]

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2023-05-01 18:43:58 Immigration News Canada
New Minimum Wage In Quebec Effective Today | May 1

https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Minimum-Wage.jpeg Last Updated On 1 May 2023, 8:45 AM EDT (Toronto Time) New minimum wage in Quebec is now at $15.25, a raise of $1 from previous minimum wage of $14.25.

The hike from the existing $14.25 minimum wage is the province’s greatest percentage increase since 1995.

The minimum wage in Quebec for workers who get tips would also increase by 80% per hour, from $11.40 to $12.20 per hour.

Furthermore, the new minimum wage in Quebec for strawberry pickers will be $1.21 per kilogram and $4.53 per kilogram for raspberry pickers.

This hike will help about 300,000 employees, according to the Ministry of Labour.

However, some anti-poverty organizations says that despite increased living costs, the rise is still insufficient to cover basic necessities such as shelter and food.

According to Virginie Larivière, spokesperson for the Collective for a Poverty-Free Quebec, the raise is insufficient considering rampant inflation. Jump to“Too little, too late.” We’ve been asking for $15 an hour since 2016, but $15.25 in 2023 is definitely insufficient,” she added.

The social and labour organizations that started the “Minimum 15” campaign are now advocating for the minimum wage to be raised to $18 per hour.

“That’s the minimum. It’s a demand we’ve been making for two years. Obviously, with the inflation of the last few years, we can assume that $18 an hour is not enough to even think about being lifted out of poverty,” said Larivière.

New minimum wage in Quebec will be quite lower than the federal minimum wage of $16.65 which came in effect on April 1, 2023. New Minimum Wage In Canada and 5 Provinces Minimum Wage in Quebec and Rest Of CanadaWhat are tips ?A tip (also known as a gratuity) is a sum of money that a consumer voluntarily decides to provide in exchange for a service. The sum might be added to the bill as service costs.

Employers who collect the tip must remit it in full to the worker who delivered the service to the consumer. Who can be paid the minimum wage meant for tip-takers in Quebec?If a worker works full- or part-time in the following industries and regularly receives tips, he or she is regarded as a worker who receives tips and gratuities.

1. Restaurants except for fast-food businesses
2. A business that sells, distributes, or serves food for off-site consumption.
3. An establishment that serves alcohol or hosts an event where it is sold
4. A rail or ship with a store selling food or booze
5. A place that provides lodging for tourists, including campgrounds. What is wage disparity?An employer is not permitted to provide a worker a lower hourly rate based only on the fact that the worker is employed, such as because the worker typically works less hours per week, than it pays its workers who carry out the same responsibilities in the same place. What is the highest minimum wage in Canada?Yukon has the highest minimum wage at $16.77 per hour, followed by Federal minimum wage that is $16.65 per hour, and Nunavut which has the minimum wage of $16 per hour.
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2023-05-01 18:30:01 CIC News
Strike impacting Canada’s immigration system has ended

The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the Federal Government have reached a tentative agreement following a strike that impacted over 155,000 public servants, including those at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Note: This is a developing story. CIC News will continue to update it as more information becomes available. The strike began […]

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2023-04-30 18:33:47 CIC News
Ontario and Manitoba, four additional provinces, set to increase minimum wage rates in October 2023

On October 1 this year, six of ten provinces across Canada will raise regional minimum wage rates. At the beginning of this month, Canada’s federal minimum wage rose from $15.55 to $16.65. This move was impactful, as Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) noted at the time, because “around 26,000 working Canadians earn less than […]

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