Brunswick Capital

13/09/2023

The costs and demand for childcare in Canada.

Newcomers arrive to Canada at a younger age than the average Canadian age, meaning they tend to have younger families. This means that access to various and affordable childcare options is important not only for ensuring children are cared for but to spur economic growth and social prosperity.

10/08/2023

10/08/2023

Canada to soon launch Recognized Employer Pilot for temporary foreign workers

In order to help address labour shortages, the Canadian government has announced it will launch the Recognized Employer Pilot in September.

10/08/2023

New language tests now accepted for Canada’s Student Direct Stream

As of today, August 10, 2023, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is incorporating four newly approved English language tests for Student Direct Stream (SDS) applicants. The new list of approved language tests include: Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) Gener...

28/07/2023

Canada family sponsorship: Open Work Permits now also available for outland applications

Family reunification is a core pillar in Canada’s immigration strategy and a new measure by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) aims to make it possible for more families to be together. Spouses, partners, and dependents of permanent residents, Canadian citizens, temporary workers, ...

06/07/2023

Choosing the Right Canadian Bank Account and Credit Card as an International Student

As an international student, an important decision you’ll need to make is whether to open a Canadian bank account and apply for a credit card; and you may be wondering how to start the process. The good news is that it’s probably easier than you might think; and there are many resources availabl...

06/07/2023

IRCC holds first-ever Express Entry STEM draw

This time, it was for candidates who are eligible for category-based selection in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations.

30/06/2023

Express Entry: Reviewing the first half of 2023 and a preview of the next six months

The first half of 2023 has been an interesting chapter in Express Entry history. In some ways, Express Entry has been unpredictable, as it has worked to re-establish itself after a months-long pause throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Following the resumption of all-program draws in July last year, Ex...

26/06/2023

Study: Canada home to almost 1 million temporary residents

On June 20th, Statistic Canada released a study titled “Non-permanent residents in Canada: a portrait of a growing population from the 2021 Census”. The study looks at characteristics of non-permanent residents by their reason for temporary residence in Canada, based on results from the 2021 Cen...

20/06/2023

All Canadian permanent residence applicants must now submit biometrics

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its policy regarding the collection of biometrics for permanent resident applicants. As of June 14, anyone applying for permanent residence (PR) must submit biometrics, regardless of if they have previously submitted them for a temporary...