Education in Canada, Vladivostok

06/23/201506/23/2015

Attention residents of the city of Vladivostok!

Free seminar on education in Canada from the official representative of Canadian educational institutions - InterCanada (InterCanada).

Language programs = special emphasis on vocational and higher education programs for high school graduates and accomplished professionals = holiday programs in Canada

Registration is required. When registering, you must specify

first and last name

email and contact phone number

desired date for attending the workshop

Getting a work visa to Canada in 2015 is possible again

05/08/201505/08/2015

People who want to get a work visa to Canada find hope again. After the introduction new system Immigration Express Entry, obtaining work visas to Canada in 2015 was actually stopped. Typically, such pauses occur when certain changes need to be made. The same thing happened with work visas. And on April 30, 2015, these innovations were finally presented and put into effect. First of all, the following criteria were updated: the average hourly wage by specialty and by region, which sorted all vacant positions into “high salary” and “low salary”. As before, in order to obtain a work permit for a foreign worker, the employer must first apply to ESDC, Economic and Social Development Canada. As a result of their work, a Canadian company can receive a positive LMIA (formerly LMO), a labor market assessment that essentially means that this position cannot be filled by local workers and entitles them to invite an employee from abroad. Under the new rules, ESDC compares the salary offered for a job with the provincial average salary and categorizes an employer's request into one of the "high salary" and "low salary" categories based on this. If the level of wages is below the average for the province, then the requirements are one, if higher, then others.

High pay flow

Low wage flow

Expedited processing of documents for a work visa to Canada

01/21/201501/21/2015

Dear readers, we are planning to shoot a video about receiving student visa to Canada, to help you understand the application process for both the student and those accompanying him/her. Please leave your questions in the comments or send them to us marked "Study Permit Question". Each case is very individual, but we will try to answer all the most popular questions. Answers will be provided by our Certified Immigration Consultant. Questions are accepted until February 1, 2015. Video interview will follow shortly.

Canadian citizenship is getting more expensive...

01/06/201501/06/2015

Effective January 1, 2015, the federal government of Canada has dramatically increased fees for Canadian citizenship applications.

This is the second significant fee increase in less than a year. In February 2014, the fee was raised from 100 Canadian dollars to 300. Now, from January 1, 2015, the cost of services for considering an application for citizenship is 530 Canadian dollars.

In addition to the $530, there is still a so-called Right of Citizenship fee of $100 Canadian.

According to the Canadian Department of Immigration and Citizenship Canada, the new rates will cover the cost of processing each application, which is about 555 Canadian dollars. Thus, price increases will remove the additional burden on taxpayers.

The new fees can be found on the official website CIC.

Below we provide comparative information on the cost of similar services in other countries. As you can see, the most affordable contributions in Australia are $264 in Canadian currency. In the UK, by contrast, citizenship is truly a luxury that will cost you £959 or CAD 1,740. That's it! There is something to appreciate.

University of Waterloo: Google's top choice for job search

12/04/201412/04/2014

Did you know that among the 400 engineers and 800 other employees of Google around the world, a very large percentage of graduates from the University of Waterloo, the University of Toronto and the University of Montreal, Canada.

The University of Waterloo is the top university in Canada. Its stellar reputation is particularly unshakable in the areas of innovation and entrepreneurship. Today, the University of Waterloo offers some of the leading programs in North America in Computer Science and Engineering, whose graduates are highly regarded by high-tech companies such as Google. Typically, students in these programs are required to complete six work practicums over a 5-year study period. Of course, the presence of such practical skills among graduates only warms up the interest of employers.

As the CTO of Google Canada noted, there is a huge amount of talent in Canada in the field of information technologies, and the University of Waterloo is the center of their cluster.

Canada Study Permit 2014

11/10/201411/10/2014

Canada's intended path to increase the number of international students is proceeding according to plan. Already, the number of international students who received a Canada Study Permit in 2014 is breaking a record!

Approximately 104,000 Study Permits have already been issued between January and September 2014, already up 11 percent from last year's figures for the same period (in 2013, approximately 94,000 Study Permits were issued to Canada over the same period) and indicators of 2012 by as much as 26%.

Only five countries form about 50 percent of the total flow of students to Canada:

China - about 29 thousand

India - about 14 thousand

South Korea - about 7 thousand

France - about 7 thousand

USA - about 5 thousand.

Have you always dreamed of passing free education In Canada?

10/15/201410/15/2014

Free education in Canada for the whole year! This opportunity does not come to everyone. Our partner college announces an incredible contest!

With campuses in Vancouver and Toronto, it is looking for the most positive and energetic students around the world. The five winners of the competition will not only receive 5 scholarships to study at this college, but will also become its face for the duration curricula by sharing your impressions and amazing experience of studying abroad with others.

Membership requirements and conditions

Age at least 18 years old

The presence of secondary education

The level of English must meet the requirements of the desired program of study

To enter the competition, please record a 30 second video answering the following questions:

Your name

Your country of residence

Why you should win this competition and become the face of Greystone College

How this victory and studying in Canada will change your life

Creative approach is welcome!

This video must be submitted on time. October 15, 2014 to November 15, 2014 . Voting takes place at the same time. Time has already gone!

The 20 best and most popular video stories will reach the finals based on the results of public voting. (It is possible to vote from the same person once a day)

The finalists will have to write a 200-word essay in English covering the following aspects:

1) How would you share your Greystone experience with the world?

2) Which location would you like to study at?

3) Which program would you like to take?

Winners will be selected by a college committee based on video footage and essay submission and will be announced on December 15, 2014.

More about the Prize

Approximate prize value: 9,500 Canadian dollars

Training in one of the co-op programs at 50 weeks :

Vancouver:

• Diploma in International Business Management (IBM) Co-op
• Diploma in Administration in Business Co-op

Toronto:

• Diploma in Customer Service Co-op
• International Business Management (IBM) Co-op

Each scholarship includes: Tuition fees, Educational materials, registration fee. The student is responsible for all other expenses.

You can place your video, as well as learn more about the competition on the website

Free study in Canada is possible with Greystone College!

Canada's Most Popular Cities for Immigration 2014

10/04/201410/04/2014

As of 2014, Canada compiled a list of cities attracting the largest number of immigrants in the category of skilled immigrants. The top six included such Canadian cities as:

Calgary, Alberta

Vancouver, British Columbia

Ottawa, Ontario

Waterloo, Ontario

Richmond Hill, Ontario

St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

The main criteria for this study were such indicators as: the health care system, the state of the economy, the state of the environment, the level of the education system, innovation, the situation with residential real estate and social structure.

Calgary owes its first place primarily to the current state of its economy and a significant shift in innovation. But at the same time, it should be noted that it is significant growth that is the cause of a somewhat weakened state of affairs in such areas as education and health care. The city simply cannot keep up with the pace of development and population growth.

Vancouver, as always, is famous for the state of the environment and the integrity of the population. The city's beauty and temperate climate attract many new immigrants.

Ottawa also stood out for its social structure. In addition, such areas as education, innovation and the economy were at their best.

Waterloo itself is the cradle of numerous start-ups (new companies), so it is not surprising that the level of innovative technologies in the city is very high, as well as education and economy.

The Toronto suburb of Richmond Hill has excelled in education, innovation and community. It is this city that annually produces the largest number of graduates in the field of engineering, mathematical and natural sciences per capita.

Surprise in this list turned out to be the city of St. John's, which showed simply incredible results in one of the criteria, the healthcare system. The strong economic performance was underpinned by the region's impressive oil wealth.

Population of Canada 2014 and projections for 2038

09/25/201409/25/2014

According to a September 2014 report by Statistics Canada, Canada's population will continue to grow over the next 50 years, reaching between 39.35 million and 43.47 million by 2038 and between 40 million and 63.5 million by 2063. It is not possible to obtain more accurate data, since there are too many different scenarios for the development of the situation, which is affected by such factors as: birth rate, death rate and immigration rates. Under a medium growth scenario, the population of Canada will grow from 35.2 million people (in 2013) to 51 million people by 2063.

Province of British Columbia

Province of Ontario

Province of Alberta

Canada's population by province and growth projections

Canada immigration 2014 list of occupations

04/24/201404/24/2014

Today, April 23, 2014, the Government of Canada announced a new list of professions and application limits for one of the most popular federal immigration programs, the Skilled Worker (Federal Skilled Worker). Information was also announced on the Federal Skilled Trades and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) programs.

The changes will come into effect for all three programs on May 1, 2014.

Canada immigration 2014 list of professions and immigration programs.

By program skilled worker it is planned to accept 25,000 new applications for immigration to Canada. Candidates for this program must have at least 1 year of work experience in one of 50 specialties. Note that this list has been almost doubled (from 24 to 50). Restrictions for each individual profession - 1000 candidates.

Below is a complete list of specialties:

Senior managers - financial, communications and other business services (NOC 0013)

Senior managers – trade, broadcasting and other services, n.e.c. (0015)

financial managers (0111)

Human resources managers (0112)

Purchasing managers (0113)

Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers (0121)

Managers in health care (0311)

Construction managers (0711)

Home building and renovation managers (0712)

Managers in natural resources production and fishing (0811)

Manufacturing managers (0911)

Financial auditors and accountants (1111)

Financial and investment analysts (1112)

Securities agents, investment dealers and brokers (1113)

Other financial officers (1114)

Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations (1123)

Supervisors, finance and insurance office workers (1212)

property administrators (1224)

Geoscientists and oceanographers (2113)

civil engineers (2131)

mechanical engineers (2132)

Electrical and electronic engineers (2133)

Petroleum engineers (2145)

Information systems analysts and consultants (2171)

Database analysts and data administrators (2172)

Software engineers and designers (2173)

Computer programmers and interactive media developers (2174)

Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians (2232)

Construction estimators (2234)

Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians (2241)

Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics (2243)

Inspectors in public and environmental health and occupational health and safety (2263)

Computer network technicians (2281)

Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors (3011)

Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses (3012)

Specialist physicians (3111)

General practitioners and family physicians (3112)

Dietitians and nutritionists (3132)

Audiologists and speech-language pathologists (3141)

Physiotherapists (3142)

Occupational therapists (3143)

Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists (3214)

Medical radiation technologists (3215)

Medical sonographers (3216)

Licensed practical nurses (3233)

Paramedical occupations (3234)

University professors and lecturers (4011)

Psychologists (4151)

Early childhood educators and assistants (4214)

Translators, terminologists and interpreters (5125)

Under the Federal Skilled Trades program, the application limit will be 5,000 applicants across all 90 NOC B level trades. No more than 100 applications will be accepted for each individual specialty. All 90 occupations fall into one of the following categories:

Major Group 72: Industrial, electrical and construction trades;

Major Group 73: Maintenance and equipment operation trades;

Major Group 82: Supervisors and technical occupations in national resources, agriculture and related production;

Major Group 92: Processing, manufacturing and utilities supervisors and central control operators;

Minor Group 632: chefs and cooks;

Minor Group 633: butchers and bakers

The Canadian Experience Program (CEC) has a limit of 8,000 applications. A candidate may apply under this immigration category in any of the qualified specialties, with the exception of the following:

Administrative officers (NOC 1221)

Administrative assistants (1241)

Accounting technicians/bookkeepers (1311)

Cooks (6322)

Food service supervisors (6311)

Retail sales supervisors (6211)

No more than 100 applications will be accepted for each individual NOC B Level specialty.

Immigration program to Canada for 2015

04/18/201404/18/2014

The Express Entry or "fast track" immigration program will be launched in January 2015. Initially, the program was called "Expression of Interest".

This immigration program to Canada promises to be something completely innovative in the field of immigration and is aimed at improving the country's economy and providing it with the necessary labor resources.

The Immigration Express program is particularly flexible and will help you fill vacancies that cannot be filled by local workers. This will attract the necessary labor force to the regions. Under the terms of this program, applicants who receive job offers, as well as immigrants who participate in the Provincial Nominee Program, will be offered permanent resident status. This is the main advantage of the new program compared to the Temporary Worker program, which was focused only on temporary employment of foreign workers.

The program "Express Immigration" is intended for qualified specialists who will be able to submit a questionnaire with information about work experience and education in common system(pool). If the candidate answers minimum requirements program, then its file will be assigned a rank relative to other questionnaires received from candidates. The Government of Canada, in turn, will consider them and invite the most qualified professionals to apply for permanent resident status in Canada. In addition, the data will also be searchable by Canadian companies, and those who receive a valid job offer or are nominated for provincial immigration will also be able to automatically apply for immigration.

This method seems to the Canadian government to be more efficient, as it allows those who have a better chance of success in Canada to immigrate, and not those who are first in line with immigration documents, as was the case before.

At the same time, qualified personnel will be able to count on more short time processing documents - 6 months or less.

This program will serve as an excellent resource for employers to find valuable employees.

High school in Canada

04/09/201404/09/2014

The ranking of secondary schools in British Columbia was compiled based on the academic performance of students for 2012 - 2013 academic year. In compiling this ranking, 293 educational institutions (both public and private high schools in the province) were considered and the scores of the annual provincial examinations were taken into account in seven indicators:

average grade for the exam,

percentage of students who fail the exam

the difference between the average academic score and the score for the exam,

the difference in results in English between female and male students,

the difference in results in mathematics between female and male students,

percentage of graduates

percentage of repeaters.

Private schools again dominate and top the list. York House High School Canada and Crofton House School shared the top spot on this list for the second year in a row. Both schools are located in Vancouver.

The highest place that a Canadian public school in the province of British Columbia managed to take is 21 positions in the ranking and the Lord Byng school, also located in the largest city in the province (Vancouver).

Below is a part of this rating for your reference. WITH complete list can be found on this website secondary school rankings .

Immigration to Quebec - limits for 2014

04/08/201404/08/2014

Limits on Quebec immigration programs for 2014 announced. These quantitative restrictions affected the category of skilled worker, investor and entrepreneur.

Quebec Skilled Worker Program - 6,500 applications will be accepted between April 1, 2014 and March 31, 2015. This is a very significant decrease in the number of applications accepted compared to the previous limit of 20,000.

Quebec Investor Program - 1,750 applications will be accepted between 8 and 19 September 2014 (two weeks total). At the same time, no more than 1,200 applicants from any one country.

Quebec Entrepreneurship Program - 500 applications in total will be considered by the Quebec government.

Of course, with such restrictions on the number of accepted documents, immigration to Quebec, although still very attractive, requires a very careful approach to the formation of a package of documents and does not allow any miscalculations and errors in execution.

Toronto Attractions - $60 Million Year-Round Summer

03/25/201403/25/2014

A new theme park is due to open its doors in Toronto in 2016. Toronto's landmarks are world famous, including Niagara Falls, the CN Tower (one of the tallest buildings in the world), but the new park is predicted to be one of the city's biggest tourist attractions in the past three decades.

about the project

The final decision on the location of the park has not yet been made. Three options are currently being considered. As planned, this project will be an island of summer for residents and guests of the city for all 365 days a year, which is especially important with the frosty winters characteristic of the province. On the territory of 9,300 square meters there will be sandy beaches, wave pools, restaurants, cafes and other recreational facilities. The park will be equipped with a huge retractable roof that will turn it into an outdoor and indoor complex depending on the season, thus ensuring uninterrupted operation all year round. The cost of the future project is estimated at $60 million. According to experts, the island of summer will create about 230 new jobs for local residents and will attract more than 500,000 tourists in the first year.

Jobs in Alberta

03/20/201403/20/2014

The province of Alberta has shown an incredible performance in terms of the number of new jobs for Last year. According to recent statistics, there have been 82,000 new job positions in the province in the past 12 months. Compare that to the national total of 95,000. That is, the province of Alberta accounts for about 87% of all new jobs in Canada.

General trends in the province

Work in Alberta is really gaining momentum in parallel with the overall growth and development of the province itself. Of course, this is largely due to the development natural resources Canada, which is rich in the province of Alberta. Engineering, mining and construction professionals are in high demand. Vacancies are filled by both Canadians, immigrants from neighboring provinces, and foreign temporary workers. By the way, in the last year alone, about 81,000 foreign workers received permanent resident status in Alberta.

Facts:

The total population of Alberta as of February 2014 was approximately 3,236,300.

Total number of employed population as of February 2014 - 2,364,200

Unemployment rate for February 2014 - 4.3%

Immigration to the provinces of Canada

03/12/201403/12/2014

Immigration to the provinces of Canada has recently offered a wider selection of programs with more flexible requirements for applicants. Each province has its own provincial programs, which are updated and modified periodically to reflect local needs and requirements.

In the province of Nova Scotia, Canada, on March 6, 2014, a program began to attract an additional flow of those wishing to obtain the status of a permanent resident of the country in this province. As a result, a new direction of the provincial immigration program was introduced - the Regional Labor Market Demand Stream. Applicants are subject to a number of specific requirements. It does not require an invitation from the employer to participate in this immigration program.

Nova Scotia Provincial Program Requirements

Age between 21 and 55 years of age at the time of receipt of the application by the Nova Scotia Immigration Office.

Least average level English proficiency or French(Low Intermediate or CLB 5).

You must have sufficient finances to provide your full living for the first time.

Have at least completed secondary education and/or have completed a program of special or higher education.

You must demonstrate that you are willing and willing to permanently reside in Nova Scotia.

At least 2 years of work experience from the last 5 years in one of the following specialties:

Systems Testing Technicians

Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing technologists and Technicians

Registered nurses

Head Nurses and Supervisors

Mechanical Engineering Technologists and technicians

Electrical and Electronics Technologists and Technicians

Managers in Healthcare

Computer Engineers

Licensed Practical Nurses

Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Mechanical Engineers

User Support Technicians

Industrial and Manufacturing Engineers

Specialist Physicians

General Practitioners and Family Physicians

Financial Auditors and Accountants

Software Engineers and Designers

Medical Laboratory Technologists and Pathologists’ Assistants

Insurance Adjusters and Claims Examiners

Information Systems Analysts and Consultants

Welders

machinists

Industrial Electricians

Steamfitters/Pipefitters

Sheet Metal Workers

A more detailed list of specialties for this program can be found at provincial website.

Best Universities in Canada

03/07/201403/07/2014

All three of Canada's top universities were included in the 2014 World Higher Education Rankings by Times Higher Education.

This rating has one of the most reliable reputations in the field of quality assessment. educational institutions. The most comprehensive and comprehensive approach in history to the study and comparison of universities in the world allows both the academic environment and political leaders and future students to rely on these results.

Although most of the universities on the list are located in the United States of America, best universities Canada still took their places in this rating.

Port of Vancouver: 2013 figures

03/04/201403/04/2014

The Port of Vancouver, Canada's largest port, has announced its 2013 results to the public. According to the report, in 2013 the port will continue its growth trend, including repeating the record volumes of container traffic.

Indicators for 2013

Yes, for last year The Port of Vancouver handled a record 135 million tons of cargo, up 9% from the previous year in 2012.

Bulk cargo transportation grew by 11% in 2013, mainly due to the transportation of coal and grain.

Cruise traffic jumped by 22%, which certainly provided additional stimulation to the tourism sector. Thus, the port welcomed 812,398 passengers in 2013.

The Port of Vancouver is Canada's largest gateway, handling up to 19 percent of the country's total trade. The port's operations provide employment to about 57,000 people in the Lower Mainland (southwest mainland British Columbia) and about 100,000 people across Canada.

In addition, the Port of Vancouver was active in 2013 in the field of reducing the negative impact on the environment.

Canada's Alcohol Laws Exceeded Expectations

02/26/201402/26/2014

BC's tougher drunk driving laws have been more than satisfactory.

Recall that the changes were made in September 2010 in memory of 4-year-old Alexandra, who died in 2008 under the wheels of a drunk driver's car. Then the court, having taken into consideration all the circumstances of the incident, sentenced the guilty to 2.5 years in prison.

Changes effective September 2010

According to the innovations adopted in 2010, drivers face the following punishment for blood alcohol content:

Results for 3 years

This is not to say that Canada's anti-alcohol laws are particularly tough, but they certainly give results. Thus, the number of deaths due to alcohol intoxication decreased by a significant 52% in just 3 years after the adoption of this law, in numbers, this is from 112 deaths per year to 54.

During the existence of this law (from September 2010 to December 2013), more than 22,000 drivers received warnings and more than 39,000 received the highest degree punishment.

In Ontario, immigration should work for the benefit of the province

The Ontario government is committed to acting to attract more immigrants and prevent immigration fraud.

Suggested Changes

The province is still facing the problem of a shortage of qualified specialists in certain sectors and industries. And so in Ontario, immigration and provincial programs must reflect the state of the labor market. The bill proposed by the province will give it more control over the selection of candidates for immigration.

The government wants to increase the number of economic immigrants allowed under the provincial nominee program from the current limit of 1,300 to 5,000.

In addition, it is proposed to increase the penalties for immigrants for providing false information during the processing of an immigration application.

News for Canadian International Students 2014

02/13/201402/13/2014

A number of innovations were announced today, February 12, 2014. This news for international students is related to obtaining Study Permits and the conditions of study for international students and will come into force on June 1 this year.

The changes are shown in the comparison table below:

Real estate in Canada is no longer so easy to buy

02/08/201402/08/2014

Vancouver is rightfully considered one of the most beautiful cities not only in Canada, but also in the world. Of course, this status entails some negative aspects.

This, of course, affects its popularity in terms of buying real estate, especially by foreign investors, which sometimes entails an unreasonable increase in prices. First of all, local residents suffer from this.

Property in Canada Prices:

According to research by the Canadian Real Estate Association, the average cost of a home in Halifax is CAD 273,792, in Toronto it is CAD 541,637 and in Vancouver it is CAD 825,635.

Over the past 17 years, the price of residential space in Vancouver has increased by an average of 5.5% annually. And if this trend continues, it will be very difficult for an ordinary worker to buy real estate in Canada.

Already today, Vancouver residents are thinking about the question - to buy or rent. And many tend to the second option. It at least does not include maintenance costs/fees, property taxes and other contingencies.

Immigration to Canada of parents closed until 2015

02/04/201402/04/2014

It only took a month to reach the maximum number of parent sponsorship applications for 2014. Five thousand new packages of documents have been accepted and the program for immigrating to Canada for parents is closed until next year.

By the end of this year, Canada plans to accept about 20,000 new residents through the parent and grandparent sponsorship program.

Parents Immigration to Canada is a very popular family category immigration program. And the task of the immigration service is to minimize the waiting period for obtaining an immigrant visa for this class.

If you haven't made it to the top 5,000 applicants for this program, don't despair. There is still a Super Visa program for parents, which can brighten up the wait until the next new launch of the sponsorship program. To date, approximately 28,000 Super Visas have been issued. Almost 98% of applicants received positive results.

Super Visa - multiple entry visa for parents and grandparents. It is issued for a period of 10 years and allows you to stay in Canada for up to 2 years without the need to renew your status, that is, leave Canada.

Multivisa to Canada

Significant changes come into effect on February 6, 2014. All visa applications to Canada will automatically be considered for a Multivisa, i.e. a multiple entry visa. The concept of a one-time visa will no longer exist.

A multivisa to Canada allows tourists to visit the country for 10 years without having to reapply for a visa. But the maximum duration of each stay should not exceed 6 months. Of course, this condition does not apply to foreign students and temporary workers. The duration of each stay is determined by the duration of the Study Permit and the Work Permit.

New amounts of Consular fees

Along with this innovation, the size of the Consular fees was also revised:

Single entry temporary resident visa - abolished (cost 75 Kan dollars)

Temporary resident multivisa / tourist multivisa - cost reduced from 150 to 100 Kan dollars)

The maximum amount of fees per family for visas - the cost has increased from 400 to 500 Kan dollars

Study Permit - cost increased from 125 to 150 Kan dollars

Work Permit - cost increased from 150 to 155 Kan dollars

Maximum fee for a Work Permit for creative teams of 3 or more people - the cost has increased from 450 to 465 Can dollars

Canadian passport - longer but faster

01/28/201401/28/2014

This news concerns not only those wishing to immigrate to Canada, but also residents with PR status.

The Parliament of Canada in 2014 intends to review the procedure for obtaining the status of a citizen of Canada.

Changes to the conditions and procedure for applying for a Canadian passport have not been made for more than 25 years. According to forecasts, the changes will affect the following points.

Wait longer - get faster

Presumably, now an immigrant will have to live in Canada as a permanent resident longer before he can apply for a Canadian passport. This possible change is justified by the fact that immigrants should get to know the country better and deeper before obtaining local citizenship. To date, the period of residence (actual presence in Canada) must be 3 years out of the last four - only after that, a permanent resident of Canada, subject to all other conditions, can submit documents for obtaining citizenship status.

But the procedure for considering an application, according to forecasts, should be reduced. Applicants will be able to obtain a Canadian passport in a shorter time frame. Currently, the average waiting time for applications for Canadian citizenship is 2 to 3 years.

Circumstances for deprivation of citizenship

Changes are also expected to give the government the right to revoke citizenship in exceptional circumstances, such as treason or complicity in terrorist acts.

Passport as a gift for adulthood

Sore is also the issue of obtaining citizenship by babies born in Canada. Tourism of pregnant women to Canada is quite common, especially from Asian countries. A child born in Canada is eligible for a Canadian passport upon reaching the age of majority.

This problem is also supposed to be considered and solutions found, but a little later. Provincial governments are also involved here (maternity hospitals are the province of regulation), so the discussions should take place with their participation.

Tickets to Toronto - go for everyone!

01/23/201401/23/2014

And again, Aeroflot pleases with its special offers for flights Moscow - Toronto - Moscow and St. Petersburg - Toronto - St. Petersburg.

If you have been planning a trip to Canada's largest city for a long time, then here it is, perhaps, the perfect moment - affordable tickets to Toronto.

According to Aeroflot's official website, the cost of the most attractive ticket from Moscow starts from 20,267 rubles, from St. Petersburg - from 20,601 rubles, all taxes and fees are included.

The sales period is unlimited, but the shipping period ends on March 30, 2014. The maximum stay at the destination is 30 days.

A great time to visit relatives and friends or travel for tourism purposes!

Education in Canada for foreigners - new government plans

01/20/201401/20/2014

The Canadian government has announced its grandiose plans in the field International education. The goal is to double the number of international students and researchers who come to Canada for education, and by 2022 to bring this figure to 450 thousand!

Where are students expected from?

It is expected that the bulk of new students will come from such areas as:

Brazil, China, India, Mexico, North Africa and the Middle East, Vietnam.

And this is to the already existing stable flows from

France, UK, Germany, Japan, Korea and USA.

Whether the government will be able to implement such an ambitious plan, time will tell, but past years' performance adds to the enthusiasm. Thus, in 2012, the number of foreign students in Canada already amounted to 265,000 people, which is 11% more than in the previous year.

Of course, there is a huge difference between 265 thousand in 2012 and 450 thousand by 2022. But this only emphasizes the seriousness of the Canadian government's intentions to bring the country on a par with the leaders in the educational sector in terms of the number of international students - the United States and Australia.

For comparison:

In 2012 - 2013 - 819,644 international students studied at American colleges and universities,

In 2012 - 2013 - 515,853 international students were educated in Australia.

According to current estimates, Canada accounts for only 5% of the global flow of international students and 7th in the world in terms of popularity after the US, UK, China, France, Germany and Australia.

Education in Canada for foreigners is prestigious, because Canada is a truly unique country, a multinational, friendly and safe country. And Canadian education meets the highest world standards. It is one thing to convey this idea and present it on the international education market.But according to many experts, in order to achieve its goals of attracting international students, the government will also have to concentrate on solving other issues, including visa and immigration:

facilitating the process of obtaining a Study Permit;

enabling international full-time students to work in Canada without having to apply for a Work Permit.

Forecast 2013 - 2020: Demanded specialties in Canada

01/16/201401/16/2014

According to experts' forecasts, the Ministry of Human Resources and social development Canada, the demand for some specialties in Canada will remain consistently high for at least the next 7 years.

Most in-demand majors in Canada

1) Nurses, especially registered ones. This issue is still quite hot in Canada. Specialists in this field are required not only in hospitals and hospitals, but also in nursing homes.

The predicted number of new jobs is about 128,000.

2) Technological and technical employees of the medical field, in particular employees of medical laboratories, highly specialized specialists in diagnosing a disease (sonography, ultrasound, X-ray, cardiology, and others).

The predicted number of new jobs is about 40,000.

3) Managers in the educational, health and social spheres.

The predicted number of new jobs is about 67,000.

4) Specialists in architecture and urban planning.

The predicted number of new jobs is about 13,000.

5) Workers in the construction sector, including supervisors for construction projects and builders of various profiles.

The predicted number of new jobs is about 97,000.

Rising property prices in Canada

01/08/201401/08/2014

With the growing popularity of Canada, the rapid increase in the number of new residents of the maple leaf country and the stable situation in the economy, prices for Canadian real estate continue to rise.

Cost: Yearly performance and projections

So, according to the results of 2012, the average cost of a residential building was 380 thousand Canadian dollars. This figure is based on the results of studies in 25 major cities Canada. If you take Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver, then the amount will at least double. The price of 380,000 Canadian dollars is a record for Canada in the history of residential real estate. But is this the limit?

According to forecasts, by the end of this year, the average cost will increase by another 2.5 percent, by about 10,000 Canadian dollars. Alberta, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Saskatchewan are expected to be the leaders in price growth.

What about the demand?

The rise in real estate prices in Canada, of course, does not please local residents, but even with such trends, the demand for real estate in Canada does not decrease. In the new 2014, about 475 thousand transactions with residential real estate are expected.

Fair for Immigrants: Success in Vancouver

01/03/201401/03/2014

For the first time in Vancouver on December 16, 2013, the annual Career, Education, Settlement Fair for immigrants was held. And the first pancake did not turn out to be lumpy at all, on the contrary - the event went off with a bang!

The previous three fairs were successfully held in Toronto. In the same year, it was decided to hold this event on the territory of the central public library of the city of Vancouver.

Details of the event in Vancouver

The fair went on all day and it seemed that the flow of people wishing to visit this event was inexhaustible.

The doors opened at 11 am and a variety of sources of information were at the service of the new residents of Canada: stands, seminars, consultations. The main goal of the event is to help immigrants navigate the new labor and education market. To help them at the fair there were specialists from various fields, including job search, assessment of diplomas, advanced training, and others. Throughout the day, there were free seminars and information sessions on writing a resume and preparing for a job interview.

At 7 pm, the work of the fair ended and its results were appreciated - a lot of positive feedback and thanks from participants and visitors.

Canadian experience class, program changes

12/17/201312/17/2013

Once again, some changes have been made to the immigration rules of one of the most popular Canadian Experience Class (CEC) programs, the Canadian Experience.

What is the Canadian Experience Class (CEC)?

This program is primarily suitable for temporary residents of Canada who came to the country on a work visa, as well as foreign students who completed their studies in Canada and received a subsequent Work Permit (Post-Graduate Work Permit). The main requirements for the program: 12 months of work experience in Canada (skilled work experience, full-time, legal) and an appropriate level of English proficiency.

Canadian Experience Class Changes

First of all, a limit was set on the number of applications for this program for the coming year, more precisely from November 9, 2013 to October 31, 2014 - 12,000 applications. And all applications accepted on November 9, 2013 and after are subject to the new rules.

1) The following specialties are no longer eligible for the CEC program:

Cookies

Food Service Supervisors

administrative officers

Administrative assistants

Accounting Technicians and Bookkeepers

Retail Sales Supervisors

Only those documents in these specialties that were submitted for consideration before November 9 will be considered.

2) Moreover, under the new rules, only the first 200 applications for each category “B” NOC index (National Occupation Classification) will be accepted for consideration.

Yes, this imposes a certain pressure and extra stress on those wishing to immigrate under this program. Be careful when filling out the documents, because incorrectly prepared documents can lead to their return, and subsequent applications to fill the existing limit in the specialty.

12/12/201312/12/2013

The Minister of Housing has pleased landlords in Alberta and crushed the hopes of tenants once again - rent in Alberta will not become cheaper.

The origins of the problem

The fact is that due to the impressive influx of immigrants to the province of Alberta, the cost of rental housing in Alberta has risen significantly in price. An additional incentive to increase prices is relatively high level wages in the province of oil and gas. According to a recent statistical study, the average wage per week in August was $1,117.58 Canadian dollars per week, which is about $8 Canadian dollars per hour more than, for example, in the same province of Prince Edward.

These factors have affected the growth in prices in the field of rental housing in Alberta. In one year, from April 2012 to April 2013, the market rose by an average of 7.2%.

So will housing in Alberta be cheaper?

Frustrated tenants voiced their outrage at rising rental prices, but the answer was unequivocal - the government would not interfere in the free market with its price controls. Therefore, housing in Alberta, or rather its availability, is in the hands of property owners.

The Minister explained his decision to stay away from the constraints of Alberta's rising rental prices by saying that landlords have to cope with their risks too. After all, when the market collapses, as it did in 2008 (for example, the cost of rent fell from 1,900 to 1,100 Canadian dollars), the property owner / investor is also not protected by the state.

Sponsorship of parents 2014

Family immigration

The Canada Parent Sponsorship Program is relaunching in 2014. Documents will be accepted from January 2 next year. Although the application limit is currently 5,000 completed applications, it is expected that a total of about 20,000 visas will be issued in this direction (parents and grandparents).

The fact is that since 2011, the Canadian Immigration Service has accumulated a lot of pending applications, which they promise to sort out first.

And according to forecasts, by 2014 the terms of consideration of documents for sponsorship of parents will be about 2 - 2.5 years, by 2015 - only 1 - 2 years.

Contemporary Vancouver Real Estate

11/20/201311/20/2013

It's time to come to Vancouver to study and watch the growth of this monster, which will become the second tallest skyscraper in Vancouver - Donald Trump Hotel and Tower.

About Donald Trump's new project in Vancouver

Here's what they say about the project: "Everything we do in this building is going to be a first time for the city." The city's first champagne bar in the lobby, the first nightclub - a swimming pool, Rolls Royce taxi services for guests and more, and add to this marble walls and floors in the bathrooms, an unsurpassed view from any window - in general, everything is at the limit of chic. Construction is already in full swing and should be completed by 2016. Part of the Donald Trump Tower is given to the Section, the upper floors can become the property of any mortal person with a large bank account :). The sale of apartments began in October 2013 and the minimum cost of the most modest apartment in terms of area is $619,900.

Now a little about the project itself: Name: Trump International Hotel & Tower Vancouver Address: 1151 West Georgia Street, Vancouver V6E 4E6 Construction company: Holborn and TA Group of Companies Architect: DYS Architects Interior Designer: Box Interior Design End of project: 2016 Apartment size: From 644 sqm to 4,400 sqm Number of floors: 63 Number of apartments: 218 Number of hotel rooms: 147 Area: Vancouver West, Downtown

Well, we are waiting and watching, but for now let's enjoy the photos of the Donald Trump project.

Who will be pleased with the provincial programs?

PNP offers excellent opportunities for accomplished qualified professionals and international students (read more about opportunities for students in the article ""). Each of the provinces has its own specific programs and requirements for candidates. You can get acquainted with them on the immigration website of each individual province.

In total, in 2014 Canada expects to give PR-cards from 240,000 to 265,000 people.

Distribution of new immigrants by category in 2012.

UBC has two campuses in Vancouver and the Okanagan, which currently have over 60,000 students from Canada and over 140 countries.

Campus Vancouver

The campus is located in the northern part of the Point Gray peninsula; the territory of the campus and adjacent territories is more than 400 hectares. Surrounded by forests on three sides and ocean on one side, the Vancouver campus is only 30 minutes from downtown Vancouver. Historically, this location of the campus is the traditional territory of the Indians of the northwest coast of Musqueam.

On the campus are the main scientific laboratories, stadiums, cultural centers and museums of the city, such as:

TRIUMPH Subatomic Particle Research Laboratory

UBC University Library

Chan Art Center

Center for Interactive Studies

Museum of Anthropology. Arthur Erickson

UBC Botanical Garden

The Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Center, home of the 2010 Winter Olympics hockey tournament.

Education in Vancouver is all about modernity and innovation.

Okanagan campus

The Okanagan campus is a small (compared to Vancouver) learning community with over 8,300 students from 40 countries. The Okanagan campus first opened its doors in 2005 in Kelowna, in the Okanagan Valley (hence the name).

The Okanagan campus is located in the heart of British Columbia. No wonder the Okanagan Valley is considered one of the most picturesque places in Canada. Campus students can watch the changeable weather that changes depending on the seasons, enjoy the magnificent mountain scenery and endless forests. The choice of entertainment is especially great: there are skiing, hiking, rock climbing, golf, cycling and many other activities. The Okanagan has long been famous for its wine festivals, original exhibitions, theatrical performances or other cultural events. Each student will find something to their liking.

The Okanagan Campus is the gateway to endless possibilities!

UBC University is an extraordinary experience unlike any other. Students of both campuses live in special student residences (Totem Park, Place Vanier, Orchard Commons, etc.), where they can meet new people and become part of an unforgettable atmosphere. Student residences are equipped with single, double and triple rooms with internet and showers. Each residence also has a kitchen, dining room and laundry facilities.

As for meals, students can cook on their own, visit cafes and restaurants, or eat in the canteen. Professional chefs offer many different dishes including soups, bitters, salads, sandwiches, pizza, diet meals, vegetarian menus and much more.

Students have at their disposal the UBC library, which contains 7.8 million copies of printed materials, including 2.1 million e-books, more than 370 thousand electronic journals. The UBC University Library is the second largest research library in Canada.

Currently, more than 11 thousand people live in 13 residences.

V free time students can attend various sections and circles, go to theaters, restaurants, special student clubs or attend regular lectures with invited celebrities and simply well-known specialists in their field. The Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery also operates on the territory of the university, where exhibitions, presentations, lectures, symposia on the history of art, etc. are held.