Monday, August 31, 2020

Bank of Canada and its Impact on Housing in Canada - Not Just Interest Rates

"...Canada’s central bank is using billions to flood the mortgage market with cheap money. It hasn’t been very effective, considering the scale of the purchase. Bank of Canada (BoC) data shows a big mortgage bond buying spree since the beginning of the pandemic. The dollar value of the bond buying was known, but we’re only starting to see the scale. It turns out the central bank’s shopping spree is a quarter the size of mortgage credit expansion during the same period...."
 https://betterdwelling.com/bank-of-canadas-mortgage-buying-is-a-quarter-the-size-of-new-mortgage-credit/

Sunday, August 30, 2020

What is Happening In Canada? Add "Freedom Of Vanadalism" to Our Long List of Freedoms and Rights

Really? Toppling one of the most significant figures in Canadian history that has lead to a country with the most freedoms, including freedom of speech (not freedom of vandalism) is now passed off as "mischief"?

"...The protest in general went really well," he said. "It's just the mischief at place du Canada that was a bit negative."..."

This is What Is Being Spread About Becoming a Permanent Resident to Canada

Nothing about how you can help Canada but how Canada can help you. No mention or acknowledgement of shared Canadian values, regard for institutions of Canada, Franco/Anglo roots, Monarchy history, first world allies, etc. 

"...leads to universal health care, high quality education and job opportunities..."
"...support labour market shortages..."
"...Welcoming immigrants into Canada will be the key to economic recovery post-coronavirus..."
"...there exists many ways to connect with other members of an immigrant’s community, including Facebook groups and country-specific or region-specific community centres around the country..."
"...ancestral origins often remain intact through community events. These events may focus on music, dance, food or religious practices. There also exists many restaurants with [featured origins]..."

Canada Immigration News: How to immigrate to Canada from the Middle East.
https://www.cicnews.com/2020/08/how-to-immigrate-to-canada-from-the-middle-east-0815636.html


Saturday, August 29, 2020

Any Canadians Wonder the Breakdown of Top Immigrant Countries? Do Canadians Have Access or Want this Information?

The top 10 immigrant source countries in June 2020 (PR numbers in brackets) were:
  • India (6,760)
  • China (2,010)
  • Philippines (900)
  • USA (740)
  • Pakistan (595)
  • Brazil (560)
  • United Kingdom (535)
  • Nigeria (530)
  • Iran (390)
  • South Korea (355)

Lining Up The Liberal Voters: Although Immigration and Permanent Residencies Are on Decrease, Liberals/IRCC "Inviting" Participants by Way of Express Entry Program at RECORD Levels

Express Entry

Though the number of permanent residents admitted to Canada is still down compared to this time last year, according to the latest IRCC data, the federal government has so far issued more Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system in 2020 than any year before.

There were four Express Entry draws held in August. Canada invited candidates through every federal program managed by Express Entry, which includes the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the Canadian Experience Class

Canada Immigration News: Canada adds 30 days to international travel restrictions.

https://www.cicnews.com/2020/08/canada-adds-30-days-to-international-travel-restrictions-0815625.html


Friday, August 28, 2020

There Always Seems to be Justification for two Institutions in Canada - Immigration, Real Estate; Now Claims of Justification for Each Other

Better Dwelling: RBC: Canadian Immigration Recovery Unlikely Near Term, May Impact Real Estate.

Another +1,500 "Invited" Fast Tracked Workers In Canada During Largest Economic Downturn And Millions Of Canadian Jobs Lost

Canada Immigration News: Ontario PNP invites 703 Express Entry candidates.
https://www.cicnews.com/2020/08/ontario-pnp-invites-703-express-entry-candidates-0815602.html

"::.The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) invited candidates to apply for a provincial nomination if they had work experience in one of the following occupations:
  • Financial managers NOC 0111
  • Advertising, marketing and public relations managers NOC 0124
  • Corporate sales managers NOC 0601
  • Financial auditors and accountants NOC 1111
  • Other financial officers NOC 1114
  • Professional occupations in business management consulting NOC 1122
  • Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses NOC 3012
  • Allied primary health practitioners NOC 3124
  • Dietitians and nutritionists NOC 3132..."
"...In order to receive the provincial nomination from Ontario, candidates need to apply under the Human Capital Priorities Stream, and have at least one year of experience in one of the above occupations...."

"...This year, the federal government has allocated 7,600 principal applicants for immigration through the OINP. This allocation includes 250 nominations for temporary workers in intermediate skilled occupations or National Occupation Classification (NOC) skill level C.

In 2019 over half of Ontario’s 7,391 PNP recipients were Express Entry candidates.."


Canada Immigration News: Saskatchewan invites 570 PNP candidates.
https://www.cicnews.com/2020/08/saskatchewan-invites-570-pnp-candidates-0815609.html

"...The Occupations In-Demand sub-category is a base Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), meaning it is open to immigration candidates who do not have a federal Express Entry profile.

This sub-category is for highly skilled workers with experience in an in-demand occupation in Saskatchewan, who do not yet have a job offer in the province..."