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Kraken28

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Jul 22, 2022
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Exactly. I remember Sean at one occasion expressed that if one (CEC) doesn't have enough point for EE, then they should look for other pathways as most immigration programs are for ppl with Canadian experience. He also said quite recently that there will be no more extra points for Canadian WE.
I think we can all agree how the minister himself can introduce a huge impact on immigration policies, as we have seen from the previous minister.
I think we all would agree that a lot of things were said but we all know nothing has happened as expected. The minister had also said that draws would pre-pandemic levels, I don't think its happening that way... so lets see how things unfold. In my opinion they still value CEC more, no matter how many times they say otherwise.
 

Ultraxion

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May 10, 2022
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I think we all would agree that a lot of things were said but we all know nothing has happened as expected. The minister had also said that draws would pre-pandemic levels, I don't think its happening that way... so lets see how things unfold. In my opinion they still value CEC more, no matter how many times they say otherwise.
CEC-only draws historically only happened during the pandemics (and once very early on after the launch of EE) and were for the reasons of restricted border measures. Now such reasons are gone it is not logical to conduct more CEC-only draws. Of course I am not a psychic and I can't tell the future, but judging from all reasons and empirics I found it hard to believe the possibility of another CEC-only draw post-pandemic. As I said, ppl with Canadian WE have more options, and CEC as a part of federal high skilled category should stay, as it says, *high* skilled (with high CRS score).
 

SatNight

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Dec 2, 2017
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TR to PR can count as "preferring CEC candidates", imo. But it's not a CEC only draw. Like I said, I will admit to be proven wrong if there is indeed a CEC only draw, but I don't see it, for the above reasons.
 

Kraken28

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Jul 22, 2022
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CEC-only draws historically only happened during the pandemics (and once very early on after the launch of EE) and were for the reasons of restricted border measures. Now such reasons are gone it is not logical to conduct more CEC-only draws. Of course I am not a psychic and I can't tell the future, but judging from all reasons and empirics I found it hard to believe the possibility of another CEC-only draw post-pandemic. As I said, ppl with Canadian WE have more options, and CEC as a part of federal high skilled category should stay, as it says, *high* skilled (with high CRS score).
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monteirotan

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Dec 29, 2021
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Hi All, The India PCC document I've received from the Regional Passport Office doesn't mention my address or duration of stay. Do I need to share the document as is? or Does IRCC need any additional document?
 

imransyed

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Feb 26, 2020
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I totally agree with other forum members, it is not a wise idea to sign a lease before seeing the place ,there is a lot of scams going around here.
One more thing never rent apartments/basements from certain people(I am sure you understoodwhat I meant ,I have mentionedin my post several times), if you are renting single family homes, make sure you do your research thoroughly and meet the owner before you sign the lease,make sure you discusseverythinglike laundry, cutting grass,ploughing snow, maintenence,utilities,privacy (you might think this are basic things, trust me there is where they take advantage of you)etc, certain things you can't tolerate it ,you are moving to a new country you don't want to put yourself through that hassle .I heard certain people are so stinchy they will make your stay living hell.Many landlords I mentioned are just cheap and they will be extra nice to you when they meet you first but there is a lot of traps behind that smile.
Choosing a home is similar to Choosing friends believe me you don't want to make a bad choice on that.I am not exaggerating, I am telling the plain truth.
Can you please elaborate about the discussion of laundry, grass cutting etc. that you talked about?
I mean what should be the discussion? Who's responsible for it or who's paying for it?

I think we should combine some extremely helpful and knowledgeable posts here and make a practical newcomer's guide to Canada.
This is some information you learn only after getting your hands burned.
 

RSub

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Aug 23, 2021
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Can you please elaborate about the discussion of laundry, grass cutting etc. that you talked about?
I mean what should be the discussion? Who's responsible for it or who's paying for it?

I think we should combine some extremely helpful and knowledgeable posts here and make a practical newcomer's guide to Canada.
This is some information you learn only after getting your hands burned.
In you stay in Apartment complexes you don't need to worry amount maintenance, grass cutting. You may pay a flat fee for that (Google HOA). You only pay Electric, Gas, and Internet, and sometime for picking up the trash. This may not be the case if you are living in a house (especially basements) where owner stays above you. Each city has laws about cutting grasses. Mostly, the owner needs to take care of the grass in front of the house. They cannot let it grow as they want. So what @PRANIT01 is trying to say here is that make sure you know the rules of the house. You should talk (prior to signing the lease) to the landlord whether you need to share the chores of cutting grass, pay utilities (internet, gas, electricity) to the owner or directly to the service provider and other stuffs. About Laundry, you do laundry if you have washer/dryer in your house and it adds to the electricity costs. If you don't have one, you will have to do laundry at a laundromat.
 

navinball

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Feb 26, 2018
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Can you please elaborate about the discussion of laundry, grass cutting etc. that you talked about?
I mean what should be the discussion? Who's responsible for it or who's paying for it?

I think we should combine some extremely helpful and knowledgeable posts here and make a practical newcomer's guide to Canada.
This is some information you learn only after getting your hands burned.
Some tenants have to pay to use laundry and do lawn/grass work as per rental agreement. But my tenants don't have worry about laundry or lawn as I don't have either.
 

wonderbly

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Aug 26, 2020
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The processing times for new PR cards went from 65 days to 81 days again. What excuse can they have now? :D
Hmmm, let's see :confused:. Monkeypox recently arrived in Canada, so yeah IRCC is back to working from home. Also, Shakira might need Canada's help to avoid prison so maybe IRCC is deploying all their resources to process her visa. I could think of more :D.
 
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