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Plus IRCC starts public consultation on 2027-2029 Immigration Levels Plan.
From the Editor
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.
Four years after launching "Alberta is Calling" to recruit workers from across Canada, the province is putting five immigration-related referendum questions to voters, including whether to charge non-permanent residents for health care and education.
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Federal funding cuts are eliminating higher-level English classes for newcomers in Calgary. The classes that remain are the ones designed to help people get by, not get ahead.
No Canadian Experience Class draw happened on May 12, halting a regular every-second-Tuesday rhythm. With nearly 1,800 new candidates crowding the 501–600 CRS band in two weeks, the next few rounds will tell us whether cutoffs hold or climb.
Canada's immigration department is asking for open-ended feedback on how recent cuts to immigration targets have affected communities. The survey runs until June 14.
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How to choose the right neighbourhood for your budget, commute, and family.
