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From November 3, 2026, Express Entry will give CRS points for job offers again, but only for high-wage occupations. You won't need an LMIA for your job offer to count.
Permanent residents should have a say in the referendum.
Newcomers worry about how the Oct. 19 ballot will affect them and whether the cost of public services will sway voters
Give yourself some time.
Life in Calgary
Plus Shari Graydon of Informed Perspectives on the Alberta referendum.
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CELPIP doesn’t only check your English. It checks whether you can finish a task on a clock, and that’s where fluent speakers lose points.
CLB 9 is where your points really increase, but one weak skill can cancel out the bonus.
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