Workers Proficient In Artificial Intelligence In Demand In Canada

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Workers Proficient In Artificial Intelligence In Demand In Canada

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Demand for workers proficient in artificial intelligence, or AI, is growing in Canada with employers increasingly looking for workers who can develop or at least use these products.

“Everyone is looking for people who understand how to use AI,” said MaRS innovation hub senior advisor Jenny Yang.

“Some are companies that want to use (AI chatbot) ChatGPT themselves directly … and then there are companies who are trying to really hire data scientists, who want to build AI products.”

A search of the Indeed job-hunting website for the term AI turned up 945 job postings across Canada. Job Bank, the federal government’s job-hunting and career-planning website, listed 626 job postings for artificial intelligence programmer (NOC 21232).

Based on a 37.5-hour work week, these artificial intelligence programmers could expect to earn a median annual income of $87,009, Job Bank figures reveal.

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Accounting giant KPMG’s latest Generative AI Adoption survey reveals the number of Canadians using artificial intelligence is growing.

More than six in 10, or 61 per cent, of generative AI users were using the technology multiple times a week for work purposes in November last year, up from 52 per cent in May. One in five Canadians were then using generative AI daily.

“The incredible speed of adoption after just one year of being introduced to the general public shows how generative AI has not only revolutionized the way people work, but it’s supercharged the speed of technology innovation as well, with breakthroughs happening at a much faster rate,” said Seamus Blackmore, a partner at KPMG in Canada and the Toronto-based product leader at Lighthouse, the firm’s emerging technology practice.

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“Many generative AI systems have already evolved from large language models to being multi-modal systems, meaning they create content from photos or voice commands rather than just text prompts. For business leaders, it’s imperative to keep up with this rapidly evolving technology, understand how it could affect their business, and adapt their strategies accordingly if they want to compete.”

With the growing use of AI in the workplace, more recruiters are looking for candidates with these skills and developers are being taught how to use tools to build AI.

Immigration Programs Offer Route For Employers To Find Needed Workers

Canadian employers hoping to attract workers through economic immigration can recruit them through the TFWP and the International Mobility Program (IMP).

The Global Talent Stream (GTS), a part of the TFWP, can under normal processing situations lead to the granting of Canadian work permits and processing of visa applications within two weeks.

Employers can also bring in foreign nationals to fill available positions through the Express Entry system, which receives immigration applications online.

It powers the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW), Federal Skilled Trades Program (FST), and Canada Experience Class Program (CEC) which all draw from the Express Entry pool of candidates. Those with the required Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores are then sent Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in regular draws.

Ontario, Alberta And British Columbia Best Provinces For PNP Immigrant Outcomes 

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Ontario, Alberta And British Columbia Best Provinces For PNP Immigrant Outcomes 

A Statistics Canada report concludes Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) immigrants who came to Canada in the 15 years that ended just before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic earned more in some provinces than others.

“The highest earnings, both at landing and at five to six years after landing, were observed in Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia, and the lowest in the Atlantic provinces, Manitoba and Saskatchewan,” notes the statistical and demographic services agency.

Canada operates a two-tier immigration system which allows foreign nationals to gain their permanent residency through the federal Express Entry system’s Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program, Federal Skilled Trades (FST) program and Canadian Experience Class (CEC), as well as the PNPs of the 10 Canadian provinces.

While a big part of the differences in earnings was due to particular economic conditions of each province and the background characteristics of the PNP principal applicants, Statistics Canada also found that the type of immigration program also played a part in an immigrant’s long-term prospects for earning a living in Canada.

“Among the 2005-to-2014 landing cohorts, entry earnings (one to two years after landing) were higher among provincial nominees than immigrants in the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), but the latter group had faster earnings growth and surpassed provincial nominees after five years,” notes Statistics Canada.

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Strangely enough, the entry earnings advantage of PNP applicants over FSWP immigrants was reversed in the following five years with higher entry earnings reported by those under the federal program rather than the provincial ones.

“For the 2015-to-2019 cohort … average entry earnings among provincial nominees were $50,100 …  compared with $56,600 among federal skilled workers,” notes Statistics Canada.

“Entry earnings of Canadian Experience Class (CEC) immigrants were significantly higher, at $72,000, while those of immigrants in other economic programs were considerably lower, at $38,900.”

Through the Express Entry system, FSW candidates across 370 eligible occupations who meet minimum entry criteria, submit an expression of interest profile to the Express Entry pool.

FSW Candidates’ Profiles Ranked Using CRS Under Express Entry

The profiles of candidates in the pool are ranked under the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). The highest-ranked candidates are considered for an Invitation To Apply (ITA) for permanent residence.  Candidates receiving an invitation must then submit a complete application within 60 days.

The CEC immigration program recognizes the benefits to Canada of candidates who have spent significant amounts of time pursuing their studies and careers in the country.

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It recognizes their contributions to the Canadian economy and the creation of strong links to Canadian Under the CEC, the primary criteria are:

  • 12 months of full-time work experience in an occupation categorized as TEER categories 0, 1, 2 or 3 of the National Occupation Classification (NOC). Qualifying occupations are those of a managerial, professional, technical or skilled trade nature;
  • qualifying Canadian work experience acquired within 36 months immediately preceding the date of application;
  • proficiency in one of Canada’s official languages. The level of proficiency required is determined by the occupation in which the candidate gained qualifying Canadian work experience.

The qualifying work experience must be full time and skilled. Full-time refers to 30 hours per week. Part-time work is considered but only on a pro-rata basis.

British Columbia Population Growth Fuelled By Immigration

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British Columbia Population Growth Fuelled By Immigration

Provincial Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon says immigration to British Columbia is allowing it to grow its population despite a record-breaking net outflow of residents from that westernmost province to other parts of Canada.

“People are coming. They see opportunity here. It’s vitally important that we have the infrastructure, the housing, the healthcare, the schools, to support that type of growth,” Kahlon said recently.

The latest data from Statistics Canada show net interprovincial migration to British Columbia, the difference between the number of people who moved there from other parts of Canada and the number of people who left British Columbia to live elsewhere in the country, spiked last year.

The latest population estimates for the third quarter of 2023 show British Columbia lost 17,186 people to other provinces and territories and gained only 12,552 people from the rest of the country for a net loss of 4,634 residents.

The bulk of those who left British Columbia for other parts of Canada moved to Alberta. In the third quarter of 2023, a whopping 9,589 people moved from British Columbia to Alberta and another 3,988 moved to Ontario.

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That’s a reversal of the longstanding trend where for many years people flocked to British Columbia from other parts of the country.

Despite that downturn in net interprovincial migration to British Columbia, the province’s population grew by 52,367 people, or just under one per cent, in the third quarter of 2023 to hit 5,519,013, up from 5,466,646 in the second quarter of the year.

The latest data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reveals British Columbia welcomed 13,750 new permanent residents during the third quarter of 2023. Its population of temporary residents grew by 30,307 people to hit 400,964.

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During the third quarter of 2023, British Columbia welcomed 34,875 workers through the International Mobility Program (IMP) and 10,830 workers through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). It also saw the issuance of 50,545 study permits to international students.

With its rapidly-growing population, many people have claimed that British Columbia’s openness to immigrants and temporary residents is driving up housing costs to the point making homes unaffordable for many people. BC need to increase 25 per cent above their historical average level for the next five years to a record level of about 43,000 completions per year,

BCREA Wants Province To Do More To Stimulate Construction Of More Housing

Brendon Ogmundson, chief economist of the British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA), has said  the province needs to increase the number of homes it builds by 25 per cent above the historical average level for the next five years to a record level of about 43,000 completions per year to prevent housing from becoming even less affordable.

“To ease the pressure on the housing market that arises from sudden changes in housing demand, governments can take steps to increase housing supply,” said the economist.

“This can include zoning changes to allow for more housing construction, increasing funding for affordable housing programs, and providing incentives for developers to build more housing units.”

The BCREA estimates the province will welcome 217,500 new permanent residents from 2023 to 2025 or 100,500 more new permanent residents than would be expected based on historical average immigration levels. The real estate association maintains this will lead to a 20,500-unit increase in housing demand from new permanent residents.

Canada Sees 15-Fold Increase In International Migration Under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

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Canada Sees 15-Fold Increase In International Migration Under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

Statistics Canada figures show Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s record-breaking immigration to Canada has resulted in net quarterly migration soaring to more than 15 times the level it was when he first took office.

In the fourth quarter of 2015 when Trudeau was sworn into office, net international migration in Canada, the difference between the number of new immigrants to the country and those permanent and non-permanent residents who chose to leave, was 27,030 people.

By the third quarter of last year, the most recent period for which figures are available, net international migration was 413,579 people.

That surge in net quarterly international migration is due to both the current, record-breaking number of foreign nationals becoming permanent residents and the growing number of temporary residents, including temporary foreign workers and international students.

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There were 69,742 new permanent residents during the fourth quarter of 2015. By the third quarter of last year, that level of immigration had risen by 54.8 per cent to hit 107,972 new permanent residents.

The biggest change during the Trudeau years so far, though, has been the dramatic rise in the number of temporary residents.

While Canada saw a net loss of 27,030 temporary residents in the fourth quarter of 2015, it saw a net gain of 312,758 of them in the third quarter of last year, or almost 12.6 times as many.

Canada has also seen a drop in emigration, with those choosing to emigrate falling from 15,882 in the fourth quarter of 2015 to less than half that number, 7,151, in the third quarter of last year.

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Although economists generally agree Canada needs immigration to provide enough workers to meet the challenge of the country’s current labour shortages, Ottawa is increasingly coming under fire for the inflation – particularly housing inflation – that has resulted from not enough housing being built for the country’s growing population.

“Frankly I’m surprised we screwed it up because we sit in such a privileged position in Canada,” Beata Caranci, chief economist at Toronto Dominion Bank, has reportedly said.

“We designed our own policy, we put it in place, we implemented it, and we still screwed it up.”

Stéfane Marion, chief economist at National Bank of Canada, seems to agree, describing Canada’s immigration policies as a “population trap”.

Immigration Is Absolutely Necessary For Canada To Build More Housing, Says Miller

Immigration Minister Marc Miller has responded to the calls to curb immigration in light of the housing crisis by vowing to closely examine the influx of international students and temporary workers entering Canada.

“Housing remains a pressing concern, especially in the post-COVID landscape, with the rise in interest rates, supply constraints, and affordability issues,” Miller has said.

A majority of Canadians surveyed now believe the country’s high levels of immigration are at the very least contributing to the housing affordability crisis and to strains on the healthcare system.

But Miller has steadfastly maintained Canada must keep its immigration levels at the current levels to get the workers it needs to build more homes.

“The federal government is making housing more affordable and bringing in the skilled workers required to build more homes,” Miller reportedly said in August.

“Without those skilled workers coming from outside Canada, we absolutely cannot build the homes and meet the demand that exists currently today.”

Under the 2024-2026 Immigration Levels Plan, Canada is now planning to welcome 485,000 new permanent residents in 2024, another 500,000 in 2025 and then hold the line on immigration in 2026 with another 500,000 newcomers.

That’s a total of 1.485 million immigrants to Canada over those three years.

Entrepreneur Stream and Entrepreneur Success Initiative Suspended By Ontario

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Entrepreneur Stream and Entrepreneur Success Initiative Suspended By Ontario

Ontario has suspended applications to the Entrepreneur Stream and stopped accepting new expressions of interest, effective December 4, 2023.

This announcement came on Monday, and was accompanied by news of the Entrepreneur Success Initiative also ending.

The website read that “The ministry is committed to supporting immigration efforts through the OINP.”

“We will continue to take an active role in helping employers find talent solutions through immigration and look forward to ongoing program growth to meet labour market needs in sectors across the province.”

The Ontario Entrepreneur Stream was under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), established under the Ontario Immigrant Act, 2015 and its regulations.

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It allowed entrepreneurs from outside Canada to start a new business or buy an existing one in Ontario.

It further provided an entrepreneur and up to one foreign national business partner the opportunity to be nominated for Canada PR once their business had been established in the province.

This decision comes in the middle of a downturn in Canada’s entrepreneurial spirit, with 100,000 fewer entrepreneurs today than in 2000., as per the Business Development Bank of Canada’s (BDC) analysis of Statistics Canada numbers.

“Twenty years ago, there was three Canadians in 1,000 every year becoming an entrepreneur,” Pierre Cléroux, chief economist at BDC, told CBC News in October.

“Now we’re down to about one for every 1,000 people.”

This is a troubling statistic, and the decline “simply can’t be ignored,” according to Cléroux, because new businesses are responsible for “almost all net new job creation in this country.”

“In any healthy economy, you need a good percentage of startups” to bring new products and services to market and “force mature businesses to do better.”

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Canada has bolstered its business immigration programs through various streams. For example, the federal government’s Start-Up Visa Program targets immigrant entrepreneurs to start and grow their companies in Canada.

Various provincial entrepreneur programs also exist. For example, the Quebec Entrepreneur stream provides Canada PR to those can create businesses in Quebec, especially in the agricultural, industrial, or commercial fields.

British Columbia Issues At Least 214 Invitations In New PNP Draw

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British Columbia Issues At Least 214 Invitations In New PNP Draw

British Columbia has conducted a new draw through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program, issuing at least 214 invitations.

The February 2 draw saw invitations issued in five different categories.

A general draw, which included tech occupations, saw 102 invitations issued through five BC PNP streams for skilled workers and international graduates. Minimum scores ranged from 97 to 122 points.

In a further targeted draw, 46 invitations were issued to skilled workers and international graduates scoring at least 60 points in a draw targeting childcare workers.

Construction workers received 26 invitations with a minimum score of 75.

A draw targeted at healthcare workers saw 39 invitations issued to skilled workers and international graduates, with a minimum score of 60 points.

Finally, a draw aimed at veterinary care workers saw ‘less than 5’ invitations issued, again with a minimum score of 60. It was listed as ‘less than 5’ to protect the identity of those invited.

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Latest B.C. Immigration Draws

General Draw

Date Category Minimum Score Invitations Issued Description
06-02-24 Skilled Worker 122 102 General draw (includes tech occupations)
Skilled Worker – EEBC 122
International Graduate 122
International Graduate – EEBC 122
Entry Level and Semi-Skilled 97

Targeted Draw

Date Category Minimum Score Invitations Issued Description
06-02-24 Skilled Worker, International Graduate 60 46 Childcare
75 26 Construction
60 39 Healthcare
60 <5 Veterinary care

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Ontario Targets Healthcare Jobs With 2,086 Invitations In New Express Entry Draw

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Ontario Targets Healthcare Jobs With 2,086 Invitations In New Express Entry Draw

Ontario has issued 2,086 invitations targeting healthcare occupations for Canada immigration in a new draw through its Express Entry Human Capital Priorities stream.

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) draw took place on February 6 and invited candidates with Comprehensive Ranking System scores between 379 and 430.

The draw targeted the following occupations:

  • NOC 30010 – Managers in health care
  • NOC 31100 – Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine
  • NOC 31101 – Specialists in surgery
  • NOC 31102 – General practitioners and family physicians
  • NOC 31103 – Veterinarians
  • NOC 31110 – Dentists
  • NOC 31111 – Optometrists
  • NOC 31112 – Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
  • NOC 31120 – Pharmacists
  • NOC 31121 – Dietitians and nutritionists
  • NOC 31201 – Chiropractors
  • NOC 31202 – Physiotherapists
  • NOC 31203 – Occupational therapists
  • NOC 31204 – Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment
  • NOC 31209 – Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating
  • NOC 31300 – Nursing coordinators and supervisors
  • NOC 31301 – Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
  • NOC 31302 – Nurse practitioners
  • NOC 31303 – Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals
  • NOC 32100 – Opticians
  • NOC 32101 – Licensed practical nurses
  • NOC 32102 – Paramedical occupations
  • NOC 32103 – Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
  • NOC 32104 – Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians
  • NOC 32109 – Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment
  • NOC 32110 – Denturists
  • NOC 32111 – Dental hygienists and dental therapists
  • NOC 32112 – Dental technologists and technicians
  • NOC 32120 – Medical laboratory technologists
  • NOC 32121 – Medical radiation technologists
  • NOC 32122 – Medical sonographers
  • NOC 32123 – Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists
  • NOC 32124 – Pharmacy technicians
  • NOC 32129 – Other medical technologists and technicians
  • NOC 32200 – Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists
  • NOC 32201 – Massage therapists
  • NOC 32209 – Other practitioners of natural healing
  • NOC 33100 – Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants
  • NOC 33101 – Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations
  • NOC 33102 – Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
  • NOC 33103 – Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants
  • NOC 33109 – Other assisting occupations in support of health services

Candidates selected from the Express Entry pool receive a Notification of Interest via their Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) account.

They then have 45 days to submit a full application.

Latest Ontario Human Capital Priorities Draws

Date Number of NOIs issued CRS score range Express Entry profiles created Notes
06-02-23 2,086 379-430 February 6, 2023 – February 6, 2024 Targeted draw – Health draw

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What Are The Requirements For the Ontario Express Entry: Human Capital Priorities Stream?

To qualify applicants must have:

  • Ongoing profile under the Federal Express Entry system and be qualified for either the FSWP or the CEC.
  • Hold a minimum of 1 year of full-time, or full-time equivalent work experience under NOC TEER Category 0, 1, 2 or 3 in the past five years if applying under the FSWP or in the past three years if applying under CEC.
  • Hold the equivalent of a Canadian bachelor degree or higher.
  • Show language proficiency of minimum CLB/NCLC level 7 in English or in French.
  • Intention to reside in the province of Ontario.
  • Residing with legal status in Canada, if applicable.
  • Proof of required settlement funds.
  • Minimum Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System score as determined by director under periodic draws.

Immigration Canada Now Accepting Pearson Test of English 

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Immigration Canada Now Accepting Pearson Test of English 

As of January 30, the Pearson Test of English (PTE) Core is eligible for all Canada work and visa applications except for the Student Direct Stream (SDS).

The first PTE Core tests can be taken from February 12, joining the CELPIP and IELTS tests in the list of accredited English language proficiency tests for economic immigration to Canada through the federal Express Entry-related programs.

The first PTE Core tests can officially be taken starting February 12.

The PTE Core: Explained

PTE Core is a new addition to the umbrella of Pearson Test of English, highly mirroring PTE Academic in its structural framework and content inclusions. Its two-hour duration is solely confined to the computer, taken at a test center that assesses four key English language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

The main different between the two tests is that PTE Core is relevant for the vocational test taker, designed with a real-life, non-academic focus.

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“It was created to meet Canada’s specific migration needs and the IRCC’s language proficiency requirements, but could be used to assess the English proficiency of vocational test takers in any country,” as per the Pearson website.

The test was made to substitute the previous PTE Essential, which had received approval from IRCC last year.

President of the English Language Learning division at Pearson, Gio Giovannelli, said that “We are excited to roll out PTE Core to test takers across the world. It was designed to test real life language skills and allows test takers to showcase their proficiency and be themselves in English.”

“Whether people are looking to work, study or migrate to Canada, there’s a Pearson English language proficiency test that suits their requirements.”

Why Was PTE Core Created?

Pearson’s website reads that the Core was created in response to Canada’s economic migration needs in 2024 and beyond. Canada’s ambitious immigration levels plans, combined with its support for family reunification and refugee protection, requires a test such as the PTE Core to be introduced.

There is high demand in Canada for professionals working in nursing, engineering, and web development, wherein PTE Core “arrives at a good time for test takers and opens new opportunities for Pearson.”

Federal Skilled Worker Program

Candidates must obtain a minimum level of CLB or NCLC 7 for the first official language in all four language areas. To receive points for a second official language, candidates must meet the minimum level of CLB or NCLC 5 in all four language areas.

Federal Skilled Trades Program

Candidates must obtain a minimum level of CLB or NCLC 5 in speaking and listening abilities, and CLB or NCLC 4 in reading and writing abilities.

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Canadian Experience Class

The skills a candidate needs for this program depend on the job classification under Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC):

  • TEER 0 or 1: CLB / NCLC 7 +
  • TEER 2 or 3: CLB / NCLC 5 and 6

Canada also requires minimum language levels for citizenship and many other immigration programs, including provincial and business.

To measure the language levels, the immigration authorities use the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) for English and the Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC) for French.

What Does PTE Core Look Like?

The fully digital test is delivered via Pearson VUE, which is Pearson’s computer-based testing business.

It utilizes the latest AI technology, calibrate and reviewed by human raters, for scoring and biometric data collection. This, as per Pearson, is the source of advanced security measures.

The technology ensures the provision of an impartial and accurate test of someone’s language proficiency.

The test can also be booked online up to 24 hours in advance, taking advantage of year-round worldwide test center slots. Results are received in just two days.

PTE Core will be delivered across Pearson’s existing network, with more than 400 PTE centers in 118 countries.

There are 25 test centres in Canada.

Quebec Expression Of Interest Draws: Province Issues 1,007 Canada Immigration Invitations

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Quebec Expression Of Interest Draws: Province Issues 1,007 Canada Immigration Invitations

Quebec immigration has issued a total of 1,007 Canada immigration invitations to apply in two new draw through the Arrima Expression of Interest system.

Both draws took place on January 24.

The first draw saw invitations issued to candidates with a job offer outside the Montreal metropolitan area. The date of extraction from the Arrima bank was listed as January 4. There was no minimum score for these candidates.

The second draw targeted two different groups of candidates, with January 22 listed as the date of extraction.

In the first group, candidates needed a French language speaking ability of level 7 or higher on the Quebec proficiency scale, to have scored at least 615 on the Quebec Expression of Interest points system, and have skilled and experience in one of the following occupations:

  • 0213   Computer and information systems managers
  • 2131   Civil engineers
  • 2132   Mechanical engineers
  • 2133   Electrical and electronics engineers
  • 2141   Industrial and manufacturing engineers
  • 2143   Mining engineers
  • 2147   Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
  • 2171   Information systems analysts and consultants
  • 2172   Database analysts and data administrators
  • 2173   Software engineers and designers
  • 2174   Computer programmers and interactive media developers
  • 2175   Web designers and developers
  • 2231   Civil engineering technologists and technicians
  • 2232   Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians
  • 2233   Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians
  • 2241   Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians
  • 2281   Computer network technicians
  • 2282   User support technicians
  • 2283   Information systems testing technicians
  • 3012   Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
  • 3233   Licensed practical nurses
  • 3413   Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
  • 4031   Secondary school teachers
  • 4032   Elementary school and kindergarten teachers
  • 4214   Early childhood educators and assistants
  • 5223   Graphic arts technicians
  • 5225   Audio and video recording technicians
  • 5241   Graphic designers and illustrators

In the second group, candidates also needed a French language speaking ability of level 7 or higher on the Quebec proficiency scale and a job offer outside the Montreal metropolitan area.

There was no minimum score for these candidates.

Quebec Expression Of Interest Draw

Date of invitations Invites Issued Minimum Score Date of extraction from Arrima bank
 

24-01-24

  

1,007

 N/A January 4, 2024 at 5.25am
615 January 22, 2024 at 5.25am

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How Does Quebec Expression of Interest Work?

  1. Candidates submit an online expression of interest profile via Arrima.
  2. Profiles enter into an Expression of Interest pool, where they are ranked against each other using a points system and are valid for 12-months.
  3. The highest-ranking candidates are invited to apply for a Quebec Certificate of Selection under the Quebec Skilled Worker Program via periodic draws.
  4. Candidates receiving an invitation have 60 days to submit a full application.
  5. Approved candidates who receive a nomination certificate (CSQ) may then apply to the federal government for Canadian permanent residence.

Quebec Expression of Interest Points System

The Quebec Expression of Interest points system is used to rank profiles submitted via Arrima to the Expression of Interest bank, with the highest-ranked profiles invited to apply for Quebec immigration under the Quebec Skilled Worker Program.

Candidates and their spouse or common-law partner can score up to 1,320 points based on human capital and Quebec labour market factors.

What Are the Requirements for Quebec Expression of Interest?

The Quebec Expression of Interest points system involves points in two categories, with some including points for the spouse of common law partner of the principal candidate.

  • Human capital factors:
    • French language ability.
    • French and English combined.
    • Age.
    • Work experience.
    • Education.
  • Quebec labour market factors:
    • Work experience in a field with a labour shortage.
    • Qualifications in one of Quebec’s areas of training.
    • Level of Quebec education.
    • Professional experience in Quebec.
    • Professional experience in the rest of Canada.
    • Job offer inside or outside Greater Montreal.

Quebec publishes lists of High Demand Occupations and Areas of Training that weigh considerably in the assessment.

How To Use GCMS Notes To Get An Update On Your Canada Immigration Application

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How To Use GCMS Notes To Get An Update On Your Canada Immigration Application

Canada immigration candidates can get an update on the status of their application by requesting a Global Case Management System (GCMS) note, through the Access to Information Act (ATI).

GCMS Notes are the notes prepared by government officers to in the GCMS, which is the software used by the government of Canada to process applications.

They include complete records of visa application, case history and notes created by assessing officers.

The file can be requested by those applying for temporary residence, as soon as their application has surpassed the R10 completeness check. The current processing time for GCMS Notes is 20 days, as IRCC and CBSA need to respond to ATIP requests in 30 days of request.

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The period in question can be stretched for a further 30 days in certain circumstances.

The process to request a GCMS note is to firstly submit an ATIP request, for which one either needs to be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, or an individual residing within Canada.

Those from outside Canada can also apply for GCMS Notes through a representative who is Canadian or a Canada PR, or a Canadian corporation, and will apply for an ATIP and will complete the Consent for an Access to Information and Personal Information Request Form on the applicant’s behalf.

Details required to submit your request include your full name, address, date of birth, application number, Unique Client Identifier (UCI), and other ID numbers.

If you are in Canada, you can submit an ATIP request directly to IRCC. If not, you need to rely on an immigration lawyer or consultant to handle the request on your behalf.

The application can be submitted via mail or online.

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The cost of GCMS notes is $19, while the cost of copies of GCMS notes an copies of your uploaded documents is $35.

Requesting electronic notes from CBSA would cost $25.

The file will be sent to your provided email address in a password-protected PDF.

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