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British citizens will need a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) if they wish to work in Canada starting January 1, 2021. Last month, Canada and the United Kingdom signed a new transitional post-Brexit trade agreement called the Canada-U.K. Trade Continuity Agreement (TCA).

On December 11, Canada and Italy expanded their already existing youth mobility agreement, which will allow more people to go on longer working holidays between the two countries. Italians and Canadians between ages 18 and 35 will now be able to work and travel in each other’s countries for up to 12 months. They can also apply to extend their work permits for another year, and be able to live in each other’s country for a total of up to 24 months. Youth will also be able to get professional work experience through the International Co-op, and Young Professionals programs.

Canada is among the top countries considered to be ‘safe and stable’ for international students and has further improved its position as the ‘go-to’ study destination because of its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is according to two surveys conducted by Navitas Insights. In addition, the survey suggests that countries considered to be ‘safe and stable’ are not necessarily viewed as being ‘open and welcoming.’ However, Canada is one of the top countries that are considered to be both. Would you come to Canada for your education?

We want to wish you and yours happy holidays. Our office will be closed December 23, 2019 through to January 2, 2020. Services will be available by appointment only during this time. Contact us to book an appointment.

"Where, after all, do universal human rights begin? In small places, close to home -- so close and so small that they cannot be seen on any maps of the world. [...] Unless these rights have meaning there, they have little meaning anywhere. Without concerted citizen action to uphold them close to home, we shall look in vain for progress in the larger world." - Eleanor Roosevelt How are you celebrating universal human rights?

Canada’s first Express Entry draw of 2020, which had a minimum CRS score of 473, has issued 3,400 invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence.

As of December 3, 2019, individuals applying from within Canada to renew or extend their visitor visa, study permit or work permit, or those applying for temporary or permanent residence will need to give their biometrics (fingerprints and a photo) as part of their application unless otherwise exempted. Contact us to learn more. [email protected]

Immigrants and refugees from Calgary are the stars of a new cooking video series on YouTube where they share a taste of their culture and recipes. Check it out: https://www.youtube.com/playlist

A mother lied on a refugee application. Her kids might pay the price https://calgaryherald.com//25e81d7f-b296-4cc6-abe2-cba56d3