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2023-04-27 18:52:14 Immigration News Canada Ontario Provincial Police: 2 New Changes To Recruitment https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/ON-Police-Officer.jpeg Last Updated On 27 April 2023, 10:10 AM EDT (Toronto Time) On April 25th, 2023, the Ontario… Open / Comment

2023-04-27 18:52:13 Immigration News Canada
Ontario Provincial Police: 2 New Changes To Recruitment

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On April 25th, 2023, the Ontario government announced new measures to increase police recruitment numbers.

These measures include the elimination of the post-secondary education required to be hired as an officer and the coverage of mandatory training costs.

Premier Doug Ford stated that the province needs more police officers to address the increasing number of major crimes, such as auto thefts, break-ins, and random acts of violence.

The changes aim to remove barriers that may prevent people with different life experiences from joining the police force.

The Community Safety and Policing Act 2019 will also be amended to make a high school diploma or equivalent sufficient education for the purpose of being hired as a police officer.

Currently, applicants to many municipal police services require a post-secondary education credit to be considered for employment as an officer. Ontario will add 140 new police recruits in 2023 and 420 by the end of next year, with no post-secondary requirement to become an officer.

The province will cover tuition costs of approximately $20 million for the next three years, and every officer must complete 66 days of basic constable training at the Ontario Police College.

The average age of a cadet is in their late twenties. Learn aboutPolice Chiefs’s Response To ChangesThe announcement was welcomed by several police chiefs in Ontario, including Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw. Chief Demkiw stated that the Toronto Police Service is having difficulty keeping up with the increasing demands of a growing city.

“Like police services across Canada, we are working hard to recruit, select, hire, and train new police constables.

But this takes time, and there are often barriers to getting new officers deployed and on the road,” he told reporters.

“We need support in recruiting and training and welcome the news from the province.”

The changes will potentially open the doors for many who may not have had the opportunity to apply for a police officer position due to the post-secondary education requirement.

With the coverage of mandatory training costs, it may provide an avenue for more individuals to enter into the profession. Critics Raise Concerns About Elimination of Post-Secondary Education Requirement for Police OfficerWhile the Ontario government’s decision to eliminate the post-secondary education requirement for police officers has been welcomed by some, others have raised concerns about the potential consequences of lowering educational requirements for police officers.

One of the main concerns is that it may lead to a less qualified police force. NDP Leader Marit Stiles expressed concern about the “watering down of education requirements.”

She argued that the police force needs more support and training to perform their jobs properly, including critical thinking skills.

In response to these concerns, Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw stated that although a post-secondary education is beneficial, it is not necessarily the most important factor when hiring police officers.

“We look for life experience, we look for communication skills, we look for the ability to problem-solve and critically think, we look for good judgment, and the ability to work in a team environment.

These are things that are not necessarily taught in a post-secondary environment,” he said.

Another concern is that eliminating the post-secondary education requirement may create a perception that the police force is lowering its standards to fill vacancies.

This perception may undermine public confidence in the police and lead to a lack of trust in law enforcement. Furthermore, it may discourage those who [...] Open / Comment

2023-04-27 18:39:14 CIC News
Tools for finding your first home as a newcomer to Canada

As a newcomer to Canada, one of the first things you will need to do is find a place for you and your family to call home. For most people new to Canada, your first home may likely be a rented house or apartment. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Canada’s housing market […]

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2023-04-27 02:40:00 CIC News
IRCC issues another 3,500 invitations in latest Express Entry draw

IRCC has held the eleventh Express Entry draw of 2023. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued a total of 3,500 invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates in an all-program draw. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 483. In an all program draw candidates are considered from the Canadian Experience Class […]

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2023-04-26 18:54:49 Immigration News Canada
Canada Announces New Measures In Response To Sudan Conflict

https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Canadian-PM-Justin-Trudeau-on-Sudan-conflict-April-25.jpg Last Updated On 26 April 2023, 9:49 AM EDT (Toronto Time) Canada is responding to ongoing situation in Sudan with a plan to help Sudanese temporary residents inside Canada and helping Canadians stranded in Sudan.

On April 24, 2023 immigration minister of Canada announced special measures for Sudanese temporary resident in Canada who may not be able to return home owing to the rapidly deteriorating circumstances in their country.

The Canadian immigration department will set new immigration measures allowing Sudanese to apply for an extension of their stay in Canada.

Furthermore, IRCC will allow the citizens of Sudan to switch between temporary streams, continuing their studies, work, or family visits free of cost. More details will be made public in upcoming days.

For Canadian citizens and permanent residents in Sudan who want to leave, Canada will also eliminate the expenses for passports and travel documents for permanent residents.

The Government of Canada will prioritize the processing of complete temporary and permanent residence applications from those who are still in Sudan.

This will make it easier for individuals remaining in Sudan to apply for asylum and travel once it is safe to do so.

All other eligibility and admissibility conditions will still apply to those qualified for expedited processing.

The IRCC is prepared to send more officers to the region to assist those already on the ground with immigration-related activities.
Citizens of Canada in Sudan who want immediate consular assistance can contact Global Affairs Canada’s Emergency Watch and Response Centre at:

* by calling +1 613-996-8885
* by text message at +1 613-686-3658
* via WhatsApp at +1 613-909-8881
* via Telegram at Canada Emergency Abroad
* by e-mail at sos@international.gc.ca

At the Emergency Watch and Response Centre in Ottawa, Global Affairs Canada has more than 110 surge capacity responders on ready to receive calls and emails from Canadians in Sudan seeking aid and guidance.

As of 1 p.m. on April 25, 1703 Canadians were listed as being in Sudan with Global Affairs Canada, with 573 requesting assistance in leaving the country.

The Government of Canada has arranged the departure of over 100 Canadians with the assistance of their allies.

To enable departure assistance, Canadian officials are in contact with Canadian residents who are presently in Sudan, providing them with vital information regarding evacuation possibilities.

Global Affairs Canada also announced that personnel from the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and military aircraft from Canada have been sent to the region.

In a complex and changing security environment, Canada continues to military planning and the CAF is aiding with transportation operations.

The CAF maintains strong regional ties and collaborates closely with its friends and partners. The safe extraction of Canadian residents necessitates diligence.

The Canada Border Services Agency does not have any removals to Sudan scheduled at this time, and all activity on removals to Sudan has been halted.

Canada has been chairing negotiations on the crisis response with the G7 nations, as well as the European Union, and officials from the United Nations and the World Bank. Know IRCC Strike New Updates: Expect Processing Delays.The post Canada Announces New Measures In Response To Sudan Conflict appeared first on Immigration News Canada.

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2023-04-26 18:40:57 CIC News
Canada ranked safest country on earth for LGBTQ+ travellers, third year in a row

Journalists Lyric and Asher Fergusson run a travel site dedicated to safety. At the beginning of March, they published a report called “The 203 Worst (& Safest) Countries for LGBTQ+ Travel in 2023.” Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The journalist took a deep look into LGBTQ+ rights in each country. After over […]

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2023-04-26 06:55:00 Immigration News Canada Latest BC PNP Draw 2023 Invites 168 Applicants For PR https://x5y5b7i4.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/pexels-photo-11331744.jpeg Last Updated On 25 April 2023, 8:40 PM EDT (Toronto Time) Today, BC PNP Draw (British Columbia… Open / Comment

2023-04-26 06:54:59 Immigration News Canada
Latest BC PNP Draw 2023 Invites 168 Applicants For PR

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Today, BC PNP Draw (British Columbia Provincial Nomination Program) sent out 168 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency (PR).

As usual, invitations for permanent residency (PR) are being sent out under the Skilled Worker stream, International Graduates stream as well as their Express Entry British Columbia (EEBC) categories.

Today’s BC PNP draw was targeted at profiles having experience or job offer in 39 healthcare-related occupations/NOCs and 35 NOCs connected to technology.

The cutoff score jumped by 5 points for Tech occupations/NOCs as compared to April 11 targeted BC PNP draw. BC PNP Draw – April 25However, the cutoff score of healthcare and childhood educators have been mostly constant at the lowest level of 60.

This indicates that there are not much profiles created with healthcare related occupations as well as for childhood educators. Know aboutBC PNP Draw: Healthcare occupations* 30010 Managers in health care
* 31300 Nursing coordinators and supervisors
* 31301 Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
* 31102 General practitioners and family physicians
* 31110 Dentists
* 31201 Chiropractors
* 31120 Pharmacists
* 31121 Dietitians and nutritionists
* 31112 Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
* 31203 Occupational therapists
* 32120 Medical laboratory technologists
* 32103 Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
* 32121 Medical radiation technologists
* 32122 Medical sonographers
* 32123 Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists
* 32110 Denturists
* 32111 Dental hygienists and dental therapists
* 32101 Licensed practical nurses
* 32102 Paramedical occupations
* 41300 Social workers
* 42201 Social and community service workers
* 31100 Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine
* 31101 Specialists in surgery
* 31302 Nurse practitioners
* 31303 Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals
* 32103 Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
* 31209 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating
* 31202 Physiotherapists
* 31204 Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment
* 32120 Medical laboratory technologists
* 32129 Other medical technologists and technicians
* 32112 Dental technologists and technicians
* 32200 Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists
* 32109 Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment
* 33100 Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants
* 31200 Psychologists
* 41301 Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies
* 33102 Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (only health care assistants / health care aides are eligible under NOC 33102). British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program – All You Need To Know BC PNP Draw: Tech Occupations* 10030 Telecommunication carriers managers
* 20012 Computer and information systems managers
* 21100 Physicists and astronomers
* 21210 Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries
* 21211 Data scientists
* 21220 Cybersecurity specialists
* 21221 Business systems specialists
* 21222 Information systems specialists
* 21223 Database analysts and data administrators
* 21230 Computer systems developers and programmers
* 21231 Software engineers and designers
* 21232 Software developers and programmers
* 21233 Web designers
* 21234 Web developers and programmers
* 21300 Civil engineers
* 21301 Mechanical engineers
* 21310 Electrical and electronics engineers
* 21311 Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
* 21320 Chemical engineers
* 21399 Other professiona[...] Open / Comment

2023-04-26 02:54:55 Immigration News Canada
Latest Quebec Arrima Draw Invites 1,020 Persons For PR

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The latest Quebec Arrima draw invited 1,020 profiles for Permanent Residency (PR) on April 20, 2023.

This Arrima draw did not specifically target any NOC codes or occupations, as compared to the previous draw on March 30.

All Arrima profiles that met the following criteria received the invitations:

* had a Quebec scoring matrix score of 598 points or more; or
* had a valid job offer from Quebec employer from outside the Montreal Metropolitan Community (Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal).

All the eligible profiles in the Arrima pool as of April 17, 2023 at 6:30 a.m. meeting the above were considered for this round of invitations.

The cutoff score increased by 9 points as compared to a similar Quebec draw on March 2, 2023.

Quebec Arrima Draw Summary – 2023

This year, Quebec has already issued 5,297 invitations to apply (ITAs) in 6 Arrima rounds of invitations.

Here is an overview of these draws along with a link to more information.

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What is Quebec Arrima?
Similar to the federal Express Entry system, Quebec manages skilled worker applications using the free online platform known as Arrima.

Applicants eligible and interested for immigration to Quebec can build and submit their profile in the Arrima portal, to be considered in draws for the Quebec Regular Skilled Worker Programme (QSWP or RSWP),

A candidate’s online profile is valid for one year after they submit it to the Arrima bank or pool.

According to a March 7 IRCC update, the processing period for the Quebec Skilled Worker Program is 20 months.

After receiving an invitation and submitting the required paperwork, candidates can submit an open work permit applications while they wait for the file to be processed.

To calculate your scores for the Quebec Arrima profile, go here.
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2023-04-25 22:41:54 CIC News
IRCC introduces new immigration measures to support Sudanese nationals

On April 24, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced that Canada will introduce new immigration measures to support Sudanese temporary residents who are currently in Canada and may be unable to return home due to the unstable situation in their country. Measures include: Sudanese nationals in Canada can apply for an extension of their status in […]

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