Hi there,
We’re thrilled to introduce our new team member, Freya, in this week’s newsletter — plus check out her detailed guide to the cost of living in Montreal, and some updated resources specifically for our community members from the UK.
Plus find all the latest news we published this week, covering everything from job interview prep to grocery savings to Canada Post.
Our Video Update This Week
In this video, Rebecca Major (RCIC) breaks down:
what category-based draws are,
why french-speaking applicants are prioritized,
challenges with occupation-based draws, and
what IRCC may change next if the current system isn’t working.
Money Matters:
We have just launched our detailed guide to the cost of living in Montreal.
Check it out to learn what it costs, on average, for an individual, couple, and family of four to live in Montreal in 2025. Plus what salary you need to support your lifestyle there!
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Most Read News This Week
Rebecca’s piece covering whether it’s better to come to Canada as an international student or temporary worker if you want to become a permanent resident was this week’s most read news.
Introducing Freya Devlin
You may have seen her name popping up here and there, but we’re thrilled to officially share that Freya Devlin has joined the Moving2Canada team as a writer. She’s busy working on our PNP and IEC content week-to-week, as well as some other pieces sharing insights she’s learning along the way as a newcomer here.
Learn more about Freya’s journey to Canada.
News This Week, In Case You Missed It
We updated our Current State of the Express Entry Pool analysis. Read it here.
Is Canada’s immigration system ready for skills-based hiring? Hint; it’s not.
Job outcomes after a provincial nomination in Canada.
Check out our Guide to saving on groceries in Canada.
Did you know, September was a huge month in PNP draws?
Plus a PNP Express Entry Draw, CEC Express Entry draw, and a provincial draw and increased PNP allocation for 2025 in BC.
