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Fifteen years ago, she couldn't find a job in her field.

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Nova Scotia Looking to Match Express Entry Candidates Directly with Employers

The province's new Critical Vacancies initiative searches the federal Express Entry pool for candidates whose skills match urgent local job openings, then connects them with employers for interviews and potential offers.

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Theresa Evanoff and Tehmina Chaudhry are solving early-stage capital for immigrant founders

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Canada's Study Permit Fee Stays at CA$150 as Other Immigration Costs Rise

Permanent residence fees went up on April 30, but federal charges for study permits, visitor visas, and work permits stayed put. Here's the full cost breakdown international students need this year.

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