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A new study suggests Canada keep immigration as a priority to remain competitive in the global economy. The observation comes in the backdrop of declining new birth rate and the country’s increasing preference for sustaining its working-age population through immigration.
Immigration is already held responsible for most of Canada’s population growth. Statistics Canada reported that about 82 per cent of the population growth in the year 2019 came from the arrival of immigrants.
“For high-income countries with fertility rates lower than the replacement level, the most immediate solution is liberal immigration policies,” a study conducted by the Lancet wrote.
Should Canada’s openness to immigration continue, the researchers at the Lancet shows that sustained population growth and workforce expansion will accompany economic growth. It is already paving way for better work opportunities and a high standard of living for skilled immigrants. Which is why we at CanApprove consistently emphasis on the benefits of immigrating to Canada.
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Canadian Immigration Pathways For Tech Workers, Entrepreneurs/Investors
Tech sector in Canada has seen tremendous growth in recent years. ICT companies have been actively recruiting talent even during the COVID-19 pandemic. In view of robust demand for foreign talent in Canada, the country offers dedicated programs to Tech workers for permanent residence in Canada. In order to qualify for any program, Candidates are required to maintain a strong core human capital which includes age, education qualification, work experience, proficiency in English or French.
Express Entry encompasses all types of skilled workers looking to immigrate permanently in Canada. Tech workers are the major occupation group that constitution most applications under it. The Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) is the easiest and quickest route to apply for foriegn tech talents.
Canadian provinces through their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) can nominate any foriegn worker meeting its specific labour demands. Some provinces like Ontario, British Columbia runs their own Tech pilot programs to invite Tech workers to apply for provincial nomination. A provincial nomination brings them a step closer to obtaining permanent residence in Canada.
In the case of business entrepreneurs/investors, they are required to make a minimum value of monetary investment and submit business proposals depending on their preferred location. Various PNPs from Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec offers investment programs of choice.
The current Travel restrictions in Canada imposed to slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has caused uncertainties among thousands of aspiring immigrants. Yet Canada has consistently welcomed a liberal stance to continue immigration through regular conduct of Express Entry and PNP nomination draws. Now is the best time for aspiring candidates outside Canada to improve your skill assessment and language proficiency scores. Get in touch with our immigration consultants to get the latest updates on Canada immigration.
