Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, I am Joy Stephen, a certified Canadian Immigration practitioner, and I bring to you this Federal News Bulletin from CIC news release. This recording originates from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario.

Canada and Mexico have maintained a deep, positive and constructive diplomatic partnership over the past 80 years. We have worked to ensure North America is the world's most competitive economic region and maintain strong bilateral, regional and multilateral cooperation. To support travel and people-to-people connections between Canada and Mexico, while also preserving the integrity of our immigration system, the Government of Canada is adjusting its travel requirements for Mexican citizens.

As of February 29, 2024, at 11:30 p.m. Eastern time, Mexican citizens who hold a valid US non-immigrant visa or have held a Canadian visa in the past 10 years and are travelling by air on a Mexican passport will be able to apply for an electronic travel authorization (eTA). With the high number of Mexican citizens currently holding US visas, the majority will continue to enjoy visa-free travel to Canada. Those who do not meet these conditions will need to apply for a Canadian visitor visa. This responds to an increase in asylum claims made by Mexican citizens that are refused, withdrawn or abandoned. It is an important step to preserve mobility for hundreds of thousands of Mexican citizens, while also ensuring the sound management of our immigration and asylum systems.

The application process for Mexican citizens seeking a work or study permit will not change. Mexican citizens who want to work in Canada will continue to have access to a wide number of existing labour pathways, including the Temporary Foreign Worker Program and the International Mobility Program.

Canada supports ongoing travel, tourism and business with Mexico. We will continue to work with the Government of Mexico to strengthen our regular pathways to immigration, and with our provincial and territorial counterparts to support a system of managed migration as well as to support those in need of protection. Canada is expanding its network of visa application centres in Mexico to better serve these clients. Today's action will relieve pressure on Canada's borders, immigration system, housing and social services, while preserving mobility for Mexican citizens who want to come to Canada.

The Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP) is a vital example of the mutually beneficial migration that we seek to promote regionally and globally. Canada is ready to work with Mexico to build on this program, through the modernization of a new SAWP bilateral agreement, to offer Mexican workers new opportunities, through the incorporation of year-round primary agriculture and seasonal fish, seafood and primary food processing into the program. This will benefit workers and businesses on both sides of the Canada–Mexico relationship.

Canada is continuously monitoring the impacts of its visa policies for both visa-exempt and visa-required countries, as well as asylum claim trends. These challenges are not limited to one country. Any adjustment to Canada's travel requirements are made to preserve the integrity and sustainability of our asylum and immigration systems.

More information about these changes, including for people in transit or with upcoming flights, is available on IRCC's website.
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Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, I am Joy Stephen, a certified Canadian Immigration practitioner, and I bring to you this Provincial News Bulletin from the province of Saskatchewan. This recording originates from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario.

  Craven, Saskatchewan, February 29, 2024 – Communities across Saskatchewan are upgrading critical public infrastructure through 34 projects after a joint investment of more than $51 million from the federal and provincial governments.

Announced by Minister Dan Vandal and Minister Don McMorris, these projects will ensure the continued availability of a safe and reliable drinking water supply and the effective treatment of wastewater for generations to come.

"From agriculture to energy production to hydration, water is essential to healthy and sustainable communities," Minister Vandal said. "That is why our government is proud to announce these investments to upgrade critical drinking water and wastewater infrastructure across Saskatchewan. By improving access to essential services and amenities, we are enhancing the quality of housing and enabling communities to meet the critical infrastructure demands associated with growth. We will continue to work with partners to invest in projects that foster a better tomorrow for all Saskatchewanians."

"The value of these projects is so much more than dollars: it's setting communities on a course for continued growth and renewal," Government Relations Minister Don McMorris said. "As we move into spring construction season, this new and improved infrastructure will produce immediate and long-term benefits and build excitement within our communities as they continue to grow and protect the quality of life of their residents for generations to come."

The Village of Craven will receive funding to improve its water treatment facility and systems to comply with federal and provincial regulations. Work will include the installation of two new water supply wells and the integration of two filters into the existing facility. These efforts will address current and projected water supply and treatment needs, providing residents with a source of safe drinking water.
Funding will also support the construction of a sewage lagoon spanning approximately 6.7 hectares in the Town of Vonda. The new structure will be situated within agricultural land, complying with current wastewater treatment regulations. This important work will not only ensure the infrastructure needs of this small and vibrant community are met but will also support expansion and environmental protection.
The Town of Redvers will see upgrades to their water treatment plant. This will include substituting the current water treatment process with two systems that are better at removing contaminants. The facility will also add more water storage and a back-up power source, positioning it for growth.
These drinking water and wastewater improvement projects align with the vision for a green Prairie economy that is prosperous, sustainable, and benefits everyone. By investing in infrastructure, the governments of Canada and Saskatchewan are growing the economy, building resilient communities, and improving the lives of residents.
This development holds particular relevance for foreign professionals contemplating immigration to Saskatchewan, as it offers valuable insight into the prevailing opportunities within their sector. Armed with this information, skilled workers can better tailor their immigration strategies to align with the demands and requirements of the the provincial landscape. 

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Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, I am Joy Stephen, a certified Canadian Immigration practitioner, and I bring to you this Provincial News Bulletin from the province of Prince Edward Island. This recording originates from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario.

With revenues forecasted at $3.15 billion and planned spending of $3.23 billion, the province is expecting a deficit of approximately $85 million. The 2024-2025 budget focuses on improving healthcare, building housing and helping with the cost of living while supporting young and old Island residents, their families, and the places they live, learn and work.
Highlights of the new investments in this budget include:

Improving Your Healthcare

$10.5 million to add more patient medical homes
$9.9 million to support the implementation of a medical school
$7.1 million to add more doctors and more residency seats
$6.2 million to improve our recruitment of healthcare professionals
$4.9 million to provide more supports for seniors
$4.5 million to move towards wage parity for long-term care
$3.7 million to enhance access to care
$3 million to deliver mental health services
$2.4 million to integrate associate physicians and physician assistants
$2.2 million to train and upskill more RCWs, LPNs, paramedics and RNs
Building Together

$10 million to grow and maintain our inventory of affordable units
$6.9 million to expand shelter spaces and improve supports for vulnerable Islanders
$6.7 million for tax rebates for builders
$1.6 million to support social housing units
$200,000 to support creation of a land use plan
Helping with Everyday Costs

$14.6 million for tax system changes
$7.3 million for incentives to install heat pumps, hot water heaters and insulation
$3.1 million to improve supports for Social Assistance and AccessAbility Support clients
$1.1 million to introduce a PEI Children's Benefit
$1 million to keep public transit fares affordable and add transit routes
$380,000 to expand the seniors independence initiative
Learning and Growing

$7 million to add more front-line staff to the education system
$4.3 million to grow childcare supports and spaces
$1 million to support school food programs
$940,000 to enhance the George Coles Bursary
$708,000 to implement a vision care program for children
Safer Communities and Strengthening Industries

$2.4 million to implement the Gender-based Violence Action Plan
$2 million to grow the bioscience sector
$1 million to fund operating costs of the EV charging network
$1 million to strengthen agriculture
$773,000 to improve impaired driving enforcement
$500,000 to begin development of a coastal management plan
$500,000 to expand the tourism season
$205,000 to support diversity and inclusion
$150,000 to address workforce challenges of municipal police services

For Health Care and Social Services personnel exploring the possibility of immigrating to PEI, this announcement carries significant weight. It offers valuable insights into the prevailing landscape of their sector, empowering Health Care and Social Services personnel to tailor their immigration plans in accordance with the evolving needs of the industry. 

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Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, I am Joy Stephen, a certified Canadian Immigration practitioner, and I bring to you this Provincial News Bulletin from the province of Alberta. This recording originates from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario.

Alberta's government will ensure that the services and supports Alberta families rely on will be there for them. Budget 2024 continues to prioritize the delivery of high-quality, reliable health services across the province, with funding to continue planning the stand-alone Stollery Children's Hospital, attract family physicians to rural areas and add more mental health and addiction facilities.

Budget 2024 highlights – Health care
$475 million to modernize Alberta's primary health care system, including:
$200 million over two years to improve access to family physicians.
$10 million for primary health care initiatives in Indigenous communities.
$15 million to further develop a compensation model for nurse practitioners.
$6.6 billion for physician compensation and development, up from $6.1 billion in Budget 2023.
$1 billion over three years to transform the continuing care system to shift care to the community, enhance workforce capacity, increase choice and innovation, and improve the quality of care within the continuing care sector.
$287 million over four years, part of a bilateral agreement with the federal government, for new mental health and addiction facilities, as well as for targeted supports for children and youth, adults and Indigenous communities.
$62.4 million over three years to create two rural health professional training centres and expand physician education.
$20 million over the next three years, including $17 million in new funding, to continue planning for a stand-alone Stollery Children's Hospital.
$35 million in capital funding over the next three years to purchase new emergency medical services vehicles and ambulances, upgrade the existing fleet and acquire additional equipment.
$10 million over the next three years to create additional mental health professional spaces in post-secondary schools.
$1.55-billion total expense to continue building the Alberta Recovery Model and ensure anyone suffering from the deadly disease of addiction or facing mental health challenges has an opportunity to pursue recovery.
Budget 2024 highlights – K-12 and post-secondary education
$1.9 billion in capital funding over the next three years for planning, design or construction of new and modernized school projects across the province. This includes $681 million in new funding for 43 priority projects that will create 35,000 new or modernized student spaces.
A total of 98 school projects are in various stages of the planning, design and construction process in 2024.
$842 million in new operating funding over the next three years to further support enrolment growth, bringing additional enrolment-based funding to more than $1.2 billion over the next three years to enable schools to hire more than 3,100 education staff.
More than $1.5-billion operating expense funding for educational learning supports for vulnerable students, children with specialized learning needs and other students requiring additional supports.
$26 million over the next three years in additional funding for Program Unit Funding (PUF). PUF will total $209 million in the 2024-25 fiscal year.
$103 million in capital funding over three years to increase modular classroom spaces to address the most urgent needs for additional student spaces across the province.
$55 million in capital funding starting in 2025-26 for the University of Calgary's multidisciplinary hub to add 1,000 spaces in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs.
$63 million in capital funding over the next thr

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Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, I am Joy Stephen, a certified Canadian Immigration practitioner, and I bring to you this Provincial News Bulletin from the province of Saskatchewan. This recording originates from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario.

Free, rapid access counselling is now available to support the immediate psychological needs of families and friends of people who have died by suicide or survived with significant injury or trauma.

The launch is part of the Government of Saskatchewan's $200,000 in new annual funding to Family Service Saskatchewan to develop and deliver a provincial suicide loss support program. Suicide loss supports are an important prevention effort aimed at reducing the risk of future suicides due to unresolved grief or trauma.

The Rapid Access Counselling for Suicide Loss Program will be delivered in person in Regina (Family Service Regina), Saskatoon (Family Service Saskatoon), Prince Albert (Catholic Family Services) and Humboldt (PARTNERS Family Services) and will be accessible virtually and over the phone across the province.

Family Service Saskatchewan will provide a range of services that can include referrals, counselling, navigation support, education and awareness for families and communities. Family Service Saskatchewan is developing a network that families and friends can be referred to by individuals, families, health providers, police and other first responders immediately following a suicide or suicide attempt with significant injury or trauma.

The Government of Saskatchewan is investing a record $518 million for mental health and addiction services provided in 2023-24.
For Social Services and Mental health Professionals exploring the possibility of immigrating to Saskatchewan, this announcement carries significant weight. It offers valuable insights into the prevailing landscape of their sector, empowering Social Services and Mental health Professionals to tailor their immigration plans in accordance with the evolving needs of the industry. 

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We highly recommend participating in our complimentary Zoom resource meetings, which take place every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Should any questions arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both of these meetings at

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Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, I am Joy Stephen, a certified Canadian Immigration practitioner, and I bring to you this Provincial News Bulletin from the province of Prince Edward Island. This recording originates from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario.

Prince Edward Island selected potential PNP nominees under Office of Immigration Invitations to Apply on  29/02/2024.     Date of Draw: February 29 , 2024
Total Number of Invitations- 24

Labor & Express Entry Invitations: 24

Invitations were issued to individuals working in the Healthcare and Construction sectors. 

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Furthermore, if you are interested in gaining comprehensive insights into the Provincial Express Entry Federal pool Canadian Permanent Residence Program or other Canadian Federal or Provincial Immigration programs, or if you require guidance after your selection, we cordially invite you to connect with us through https://myar.me/c.

We highly recommend participating in our complimentary Zoom resource meetings, which take place every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Should any questions arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both of these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom.

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Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this Express Entry Pick. I am coming to you from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario

Latest Express Entry Pick Information:
Round Number  286
Date February 28, 2024
No of Invitations  1,470
Lowest CRS score 534
This selection is for General.

Candidates above this score should have received your invitations by now. However, some candidates with the lowest score could also have received an invitation.
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We highly recommend participating in our complimentary Zoom resource meetings, which take place every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Should any questions arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both of these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom.

Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance throughout the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, which can be accessed at https://ircnews.ca/consultant.

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Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this Express Entry Pick. I am coming to you from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario

Latest Express Entry Pick Information:

Round Number 287
Date February 29, 2024
No of Invitations 2,500
Lowest CRS score  336
 

This selection is for French. Candidates above this score should have received your invitations by now. However, some candidates with the lowest score could also have received an invitation.

You can always access past Express Entry picks by visiting this link: https://myar.me/tag/EEP/.    Furthermore, if you are interested in gaining comprehensive insights into the Provincial Express Entry Federal pool Canadian Permanent Residence Program or other Canadian Federal or Provincial Immigration programs, or if you require guidance after your selection, we cordially invite you to connect with us through https://myar.me/c

We highly recommend participating in our complimentary Zoom resource meetings, which take place every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Should any questions arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both of these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom.

Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance throughout the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, which can be accessed at https://ircnews.ca/consultant.

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Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, I am Joy Stephen, a certified Canadian Immigration practitioner, and I bring to you this Provincial News Bulletin from the province of Manitoba. This recording originates from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario.

Manitoba selected potential PNP nominees under Ukraine Draw #23 on  28/02/2024.     Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 155

As part of the Manitoba government's response to the situation in Ukraine and in line with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada's special immigration measures for those affected, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program will conduct regular EOI draws for individuals who meet all MPNP eligibility criteria and are affected by ongoing events in Ukraine. 

You can always access past news from the Province of Manitoba by visiting this link: https://myar.me/tag/mb/.

Furthermore, if you are interested in gaining comprehensive insights into the Provincial Express Entry Federal pool Canadian Permanent Residence Program or other Canadian Federal or Provincial Immigration programs, or if you require guidance after your selection, we cordially invite you to connect with us through https://myar.me/c.

We highly recommend participating in our complimentary Zoom resource meetings, which take place every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Should any questions arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both of these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom.

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Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this data analysis on the number of applicants approved for Canadian Permanent Residence for multiple years based on your country of Citizenship. I am coming to you from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario

Canada processed a total of 2,552 applications from United Kingdom nationals in 2018 for Canadian Permanent Residence under Family Class which includes (Spouses, Dependent Children, Parents & Grandparents) programs with a 92% success rate.

Total of 2,310 applicants from United Kingdom nationals in 2019 under all Family Class  programs with a 92% success rate.

Total of 1,124 applicants from United Kingdom nationals in 2020 under all Family Class  programs with a 91% success rate.

Total of 2,646 applicants from United Kingdom nationals in 2021 under all Family Class  programs with a 93% success rate.

Total of 2,312 applicants from United Kingdom nationals in 2022 under all Family Class  programs with a 94% success rate.

If you have an interest in acquiring comprehensive insights into the The Canadian Federal Express Entry program or Canadian Federal or Provincial Immigration programs, or should you require guidance post-selection, we cordially invite you to connect with us via https://myar.me/c. 

We strongly recommend attending our complimentary Zoom resource meetings conducted every Thursday. We kindly request you to peruse the available resources diligently. Subsequently, should any queries arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom. 

Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance in navigating the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, accessible at https://ircnews.ca/consultant. 

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