Canada’s Research and Development (R&D) sector has witnessed a remarkable surge, setting a new benchmark for innovation and progress, as revealed by recent data from Statistics Canada. In the R&D sector, full-time equivalent (FTE) personnel experienced a significant boost, climbing by 12,230 to 276,640 in 2020. This rise represents the fourth consecutive year of growth, nearly […]
Cyber security has become a battlefield for Canadian businesses. Statistics Canada’s latest findings reveal almost 20% of Canadian businesses reported cyber security breaches in 2021. The repercussions were widespread, with 16% of small, 25% of medium, and 37% of large operations reporting incidents. Canadian companies significantly ramped up their investments in cyber security in 2021, with their total […]
For over 10 years, Alpha Consultants have been helping clients all over the globe to immigrate to Canada with a high success rate. Our head office in Toronto actively addresses our clients in Canada exclusively. Alpha Consultant’s business, educational and immigration teams are always eager to help in any way they can. Simply said, our […]
As reported by ICEF, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is exploring introducing a two-tier model for study permit issuance as a means of strengthening the integrity of Canada’s international student program. Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) who meet IRCC’s Trusted Institutions Framework criteria would benefit from faster study permit processing for international students admitted to their institutions. DLIs are the colleges, universities, and […]
Recently, Northern College based in Timmins Ontario revoked the admission of 504 previously accepted international students just weeks before classes were meant to begin, leaving many students angry, confused and out several thousand dollars. The Toronto Star reported that Northern College president and CEO Audrey Penner attributed the problem to a higher visa approval rate […]
The most recent data from Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) shows a backlog of 802,600 applications out of a total 2,274,600 as of July 31. Compared to the last update on May 31, the numbers indicate that the backlog is shrinking. In May, there were 820,000 applications considered backlogged out of 2,248,000. This is notable because the […]
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has just announced an update to the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). IRCC will accept up to 15,000 complete applications for sponsorship under the PGP this year. On October 10, IRCC will begin sending invitations to apply to 24,200 interested potential sponsors, aiming to receive up to the 15,000 complete applications. Due […]
Canada welcomes millions of temporary residents each year. Except for Canadian citizens and permanent residents, all other individuals require permission to enter Canada as a visitor. Temporary Resident/ Visit Visa? Canadian citizens and Canadian permanent residents have the right to enter Canada freely. Other visitors to Canada, including tourists, students, and workers, may need a Temporary Resident […]
Time to fly the flag and have fun with family and friends because Canada Day is a National holiday for everyone. On this special day, we wish our dreams of a new tomorrow come true. May your nation be full of patriotism. Canada Day is a day to spend time with friends, make new memories, and […]
Statistics Canada shows first-time study permit holders increased from 70,000 to 250,000 between 2000 and 2019, indicating a growing demand for international education in Canada. We are committed to working with international agencies to attract more international students to Canada. Our efforts benefit our institution and contribute to the Canadian economy and population growth. We […]