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Canada's Express Entry system received a significant update with the introduction of category-based selection. This new approach aims to enhance the immigration process by providing more tailored pathways for skilled workers to become permanent residents. Express Entry is Canada's flagship program for managing the intake of skilled workers who wish to immigrate and become permanent residents . It operates through a comprehensive ranking system, where eligible candidates are awarded points based on factors such as age, education, language proficiency, and work experience. These points are used to determine an individual's Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, which ultimately influences their chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residency. Under the new category-based selection system, candidates in the Express Entry pool are grouped into different categories based on their skills and attributes. These categories are designed to align with Ca...

The federal government along with Canadian provinces and territories are updating their minimum wage per hour in regular intervals. Usually, the increase reflects the annual inflation rate. Time to have a look at the minimum wage across Canada! The following table shows the current minimum wage across Canada and its respective effective date: Province / Territory Current Minimum Wage Effective Date Federal $ 18.15 April 1, 2026 Alberta $ 15.00 October 1, 2018 British Columbia $ 18.25 June 1, 2026 Manitoba $ 16.40 October 1, 2026 New Brunswick $ 15.90 April 1, 2026 Newfoundland and Labrador $ 16.35 April 1, 2026 Northwest Territories $ 17.20 September 1, 2026 Nova Scotia $ 17.00 October 1, 2026 Nunavut $ 20.17 September 1, 2026 Ontario $ 17.95 October 1, 2026 Prince Edward Island $ 17.30 October 1, 2026 Quebec $ 16.60 May 1, 2026 Saskatchewan $ 15.70 October 1, 2026 Yukon $ 18.51 April 1, 2026 Federal Minimum Wage The federal minimum wage is...