At the end of September, the results of the Canadian federal election were announced, and Trudeau was re-elected as Prime Minister, becoming one of only eight Prime Ministers in Canadian history to win three consecutive elections.
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Although his Liberal Party did not win a majority of seats this time, and future legislation will still require support from other parties, the re-election of the immigration-friendly Liberal Party is undoubtedly great news for international students and Chinese communities.
The Liberal Party will continue its open immigration policy since 2015, planning to admit 401,000 new immigrants in 2021. During his campaign, Trudeau once again reiterated this immigration target, welcoming global talent and high-quality immigrants to drive Canada's post-pandemic economic recovery.
For a long time, Canada's ruling party has alternated between the Liberal Party and the Conservative Party. But Conservative leader O'Toole repeatedly made anti-Chinese remarks, claiming during the campaign to ban WeChat and block Huawei, exacerbating racial tensions. If the Conservatives came to power, the situation for international students and Chinese communities would be dire.
Compared to the Conservatives, the Liberal Party is more welcoming to immigrants and international students, and more inclusive on racial issues. During the election, the Liberal Party made a series of commitments to open immigration policies, all good news for international students and Chinese communities in Canada.
CheersYou（清柚教育） will provide a detailed analysis of these favorable policies for Canada, along with a Canadian graduate application timeline, and a summary of the latest Canadian graduate application deadlines.
What Are the Benefits of Liberal Re-election for International Students?
1. Expanded Pathways to Permanent Residency (PR)
In February this year, Canada conducted the largest-ever Express Entry draw, with over 25,000 Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates invited to apply for PR.
The Liberal Party says it will continue to advance economic immigration reforms, further expanding pathways for temporary workers and international students in Canada to apply for PR through Express Entry.
2. Simplified Employer Overseas Hiring Process
Establish a Trusted Employer System to streamline the process for Canadian employers to hire overseas workers, filling certain job gaps in Canada.
3. Promoting the "Global Talent Stream"
Promote the "Global Talent Stream," including measures like simplifying PR replacement processes and establishing employer hotlines to help Canadian companies attract highly skilled talent.
At the same time, implement the "Northern and Remote Immigration Pilot" program to attract more skilled immigrant talent to urban and rural areas, boosting local economic development.
Additionally, further increase the recognition of foreign educational credentials in Canada.
4. Eliminating PR Application Fees
For permanent residency applicants who meet the approval requirements, PR applications can be submitted free of charge.
5. Accelerating Family Reunification Processing
For family reunification immigration, introduce new electronic application methods to reduce processing times to within 12 months; help spouses and children obtain visas to enter Canada while waiting for PR, allowing early family reunification.
The Canadian government will continue its commitment to welcoming new immigrants, planning to admit 401,000 immigrants in 2021, and 411,000 in 2022 and 421,000 in 2023. Over the next three years, total new immigrants are expected to exceed 1.2 million.
These immigration-opening promises from the Liberal Party are all good news for Chinese communities and international students. In the future, whether applying for work permits or handling immigration, it will be simpler and faster.
Graduate Studies in Canada Get Even More Appealing! Check the Application Timeline Now
Canada has always been popular among Chinese families studying abroad due to its multiculturalism, comfortable environment, and friendly atmosphere. With the favorable immigration policies going forward, graduate studies in Canada are even more attractive.
Taking Fall 22 as an example, we bring you the timeline and key points for Canadian graduate applications.
When applying for Canadian graduate programs, your choice of major should correspond to your undergraduate field, or you must have sufficient relevant course credits. Undergraduate GPA and standardized test scores are the two most important evaluation points.
Application Key Points:
1. Application Timing:
Canadian online application opening dates are relatively late; we recommend that students applying to multiple countries prioritize material preparation.
2. GPA:
The minimum standard is 75% (100-point scale), generally requiring 80% for undergraduate applicants; many universities also place importance on the last two years' major course grades. Top universities have higher requirements for CGPA and last-two-year GPA, such as 85% or above.
3. Conditional Admission:
If an applicant is overall strong but slightly below standard in language test scores or a specific academic area, they may receive "conditional admission," i.e., a conditional offer. Students can enroll after completing the university-specified preparatory course and then begin their graduate program. This is also a good alternative for those wanting to pursue graduate studies in Canada.
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