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Canada is one of the best countries to live in the world due to its excellent quality of life. The federal government has implemented different ethnic diversity policies, which can help new migrants to easily adapt to Canadian culture.

There are many immigration programs in Canada, most of them can be divided into federal nomination and provincial nomination programs (PNP). For PNP, each provincial government will invite suitable applicants according to their needs. With reference to the immigration levels plan, the federal government intends to continue to attract overseas elites to Canada in the future. The immigration quota will increase to approximately 400,000 per year in the coming 2 years, and a series of pilot programs will also be launched in order to solve the problem of insufficient labor in some regional areas in Canada. 

Immigration is one of the most important decisions in life, requiring thorough planning, careful consideration, and a sound understanding of the relevant immigration laws. With our team of  Consultants, immigration professionals who are familiar with local immigration laws, and our dedicated partners across the globe, we can tailor-make the most suitable and thoughtful solutions for our clients.

Benefits

Why Canada?

  • Most livable cities: According to Global Livability Index conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit in 2020, Calgary was voted as the world’s fourth most livable city; while Vancouver ranked as sixth and Toronto was ranked as eighth.
  • One of the most powerful passport globally: According to the 2020 Q4 Henley Passport Index, Canadian passports ranked as the world’s ninth most powerful passport in the world. There are 183 countries Canadian passport holders can visit without a visa.
  • One of the most potential for economic development globally: With reference to the 2020 Global Cities Outlook conducted by Kearney, Toronto ranked as second globally, which climbed nine spots compared to 2019.
  • Advanced education system: The Canadian government encourages universal territory or higher education. According to the 2019 education ranking conducted by the USNews, Canada education system ranked third in the world.
Canada Immigration Program
Pathways for Hong Kong Residents

In June 2021, the Canadian Immigration Bureau launched two special pathways for Hong Kong citizens to apply for permanent residence in Canada.
Learn more

Study Permit

Studying abroad is one of the main ways to immigrate to Canada. After completing college studies in Canada, students can apply for a graduate work visa to stay and work in Canada.
Learn more

Canada Startup Visa Program (SUV)

The Start-up Visa program was launched in 2013. The purpose of this program is to attract qualified immigrant entrepreneurs to start their business and spur economic growth of Canada. The mandatory requirement is relatively lower than other business programs and the visa application processing time is generally shorter. The applicant must demonstrate that they are innovative applicant and obtain the letter of support from a designated organization. 
Learn more

B.C. Provincial Nominee Program

British Columbia has always been a popular destination for immigrants. With reference to the Global Livability Index conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit in 2020, Vancouver was voted as one of the 10 most livable cities in the world. The province’s entrepreneur nomination program has been divided into two streams: basic and regional pilot categories. The entrepreneur stream is for experienced entrepreneurs who want to operate their business in different communities across BC and have a positive influence in the labor market.
Learn more

Ontario Provincial Nominee Program

Ontario is Canada’s most populous province. It is also one of the best places to do business in the world. In order to attract more highly skilled technology talents to start their business in Ontario, the investment amount could be lower if the proposed business is in the ICT sector, or locates outside the Greater Toronto Area.
Learn more

PEI Provincial Nominee Program

Prince Edward Island is one of the four provinces located on the Atlantic coast. It is also the smallest province of Canada in terms of land area and population. PEI entrepreneur stream does not set requirements for business turnover and job creation for immigrant entrepreneurs. The mandatory requirement of this stream is the lowest among all provinces.

Besides, the investment amount of this program is only CAD$150,000, which is the lowest investment amount among all provincial entrepreneur streams of Canada.
Learn more

New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program

New Brunswick is one of the four provinces located on the Atlantic coast. In order to attract more investors and business immigrants, On January 13 2021, the mandatory requirements and investment amounts of the New Brunswick entrepreneur stream are lower compared to those of the previous.
Learn more

Self-Employed Persons Program (SEP)

This is an immigration pathway for self-employed professionals in art, culture and athletics fields. The purpose of this program is to attract foreign professionals who have relevant experience and have the intention and ability to continuously be self-employed and to make a significant contribution in Canada.
Learn more

Investor Program QIIP

The Quebec Immigrant Investor Program (QIIP) was first launched in 1986 and it is the only passive investment migration program available in Canada. 

*This program is currently suspending the acceptance of applications until April 1, 2023 or further notice.
Learn more

Federal Skilled Worker Program

Express Entry was originally launched by IRCC in 2015. Skilled applicants can obtain a score according to different factors by using the Comprehensive Ranking System. Qualified applicants can receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) issued by IRCC.
Learn more

Family Sponsorship - Spouse

The Canadian government allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents who are in a relationship with a foreign national to sponsor that person to join them and become a permanent resident of Canada. Canada aims to welcome over 400,000 new immigrants per year. 
Learn more

Family Sponsorship - Parents/Grandparents

PGP (Parents & Grandparents) Program lets citizens and permanent residents of Canada sponsor their parents and grandparents to come to Canada. The program allows PR or TR visa applications.
Learn more

 

Basic Info of Canada

  • Population

    As of the end of 2024, Hong Kong's provisional population stands at 7.5342 million, marking a 0.1% increase from 2023 and the third consecutive year of population growth. This rise is primarily driven by a net inflow of 21,000 residents. The growth reflects the effectiveness of the government's talent attraction policies, including enhancements to the Top Talent Pass Scheme (TPPS) and Quality Migrant Admission Scheme (QMAS), alongside improved healthcare and incentives to encourage childbirth. Among the total population, 7.2671 million are permanent residents, while 267,100 are mobile residents.

  • Geography

    Hong Kong is situated in southern China, east of the Pearl River Estuary, bordering Shenzhen (Guangdong Province) to the north, the Wanshan Archipelago of Zhuhai City to the south, and facing Macao across the sea to the west. It comprises Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, the New Territories, and 262 outlying islands, with a total land area of 1,106.3 square kilometers and a maritime area of 1,648.7 square kilometers. The terrain is predominantly hilly, with the highest peak being Tai Mo Shan (958 meters), while flatlands cluster in the Yuen Long Plain and Fanling Lowland in the northern New Territories. Hong Kong has a subtropical monsoon climate, with an average annual temperature of 23.3°C. Summers are hot, humid, and rainy, while winters are mild and dry. Urban areas experience heat island effects due to dense high-rise buildings.

  • Language

    Hong Kong's official languages are Chinese and English, under a "biliteracy and trilingualism" policy: written communication uses Chinese (Traditional characters) and English, while spoken languages are Cantonese (Guangdong dialect), Mandarin, and English. Approximately 96% of the ethnic Chinese population uses Cantonese daily, while non-ethnic Chinese communities predominantly communicate in English, Bilingualism is widespread in government documents, education, and business sectors. Recent talent import policies have also accelerated Mandarin adoption, with new professionals adapting to the multilingual environmnent to integrate into local life.

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    Canada

    Canada is one of the best countries to live in the world due to its excellent quality of life. The federal government has implemented different ethnic diversity policies, which can help new migrants to easily adapt to Canadian culture.

    There are many immigration programs in Canada, most of them can be divided into federal nomination and provincial nomination programs (PNP). For PNP, each provincial government will invite suitable applicants according to their needs. With reference to the immigration levels plan, the federal government intends to continue to attract overseas elites to Canada in the future. The immigration quota will increase to approximately 400,000 per year in the coming 2 years, and a series of pilot programs will also be launched in order to solve the problem of insufficient labor in some regional areas in Canada. 

    Immigration is one of the most important decisions in life, requiring thorough planning, careful consideration, and a sound understanding of the relevant immigration laws. With our team of  Consultants, immigration professionals who are familiar with local immigration laws, and our dedicated partners across the globe, we can tailor-make the most suitable and thoughtful solutions for our clients.

    Benefits

    Why Canada?

    • Most livable cities: According to Global Livability Index conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit in 2020, Calgary was voted as the world’s fourth most livable city; while Vancouver ranked as sixth and Toronto was ranked as eighth.
    • One of the most powerful passport globally: According to the 2020 Q4 Henley Passport Index, Canadian passports ranked as the world’s ninth most powerful passport in the world. There are 183 countries Canadian passport holders can visit without a visa.
    • One of the most potential for economic development globally: With reference to the 2020 Global Cities Outlook conducted by Kearney, Toronto ranked as second globally, which climbed nine spots compared to 2019.
    • Advanced education system: The Canadian government encourages universal territory or higher education. According to the 2019 education ranking conducted by the USNews, Canada education system ranked third in the world.
    Canada Immigration Program
    Pathways for Hong Kong Residents

    In June 2021, the Canadian Immigration Bureau launched two special pathways for Hong Kong citizens to apply for permanent residence in Canada.
    Learn more

    Study Permit

    Studying abroad is one of the main ways to immigrate to Canada. After completing college studies in Canada, students can apply for a graduate work visa to stay and work in Canada.
    Learn more

    Canada Startup Visa Program (SUV)

    The Start-up Visa program was launched in 2013. The purpose of this program is to attract qualified immigrant entrepreneurs to start their business and spur economic growth of Canada. The mandatory requirement is relatively lower than other business programs and the visa application processing time is generally shorter. The applicant must demonstrate that they are innovative applicant and obtain the letter of support from a designated organization. 
    Learn more

    B.C. Provincial Nominee Program

    British Columbia has always been a popular destination for immigrants. With reference to the Global Livability Index conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit in 2020, Vancouver was voted as one of the 10 most livable cities in the world. The province’s entrepreneur nomination program has been divided into two streams: basic and regional pilot categories. The entrepreneur stream is for experienced entrepreneurs who want to operate their business in different communities across BC and have a positive influence in the labor market.
    Learn more

    Ontario Provincial Nominee Program

    Ontario is Canada’s most populous province. It is also one of the best places to do business in the world. In order to attract more highly skilled technology talents to start their business in Ontario, the investment amount could be lower if the proposed business is in the ICT sector, or locates outside the Greater Toronto Area.
    Learn more

    PEI Provincial Nominee Program

    Prince Edward Island is one of the four provinces located on the Atlantic coast. It is also the smallest province of Canada in terms of land area and population. PEI entrepreneur stream does not set requirements for business turnover and job creation for immigrant entrepreneurs. The mandatory requirement of this stream is the lowest among all provinces.

    Besides, the investment amount of this program is only CAD$150,000, which is the lowest investment amount among all provincial entrepreneur streams of Canada.
    Learn more

    New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program

    New Brunswick is one of the four provinces located on the Atlantic coast. In order to attract more investors and business immigrants, On January 13 2021, the mandatory requirements and investment amounts of the New Brunswick entrepreneur stream are lower compared to those of the previous.
    Learn more

    Self-Employed Persons Program (SEP)

    This is an immigration pathway for self-employed professionals in art, culture and athletics fields. The purpose of this program is to attract foreign professionals who have relevant experience and have the intention and ability to continuously be self-employed and to make a significant contribution in Canada.
    Learn more

    Investor Program QIIP

    The Quebec Immigrant Investor Program (QIIP) was first launched in 1986 and it is the only passive investment migration program available in Canada. 

    *This program is currently suspending the acceptance of applications until April 1, 2023 or further notice.
    Learn more

    Federal Skilled Worker Program

    Express Entry was originally launched by IRCC in 2015. Skilled applicants can obtain a score according to different factors by using the Comprehensive Ranking System. Qualified applicants can receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) issued by IRCC.
    Learn more

    Family Sponsorship - Spouse

    The Canadian government allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents who are in a relationship with a foreign national to sponsor that person to join them and become a permanent resident of Canada. Canada aims to welcome over 400,000 new immigrants per year. 
    Learn more

    Family Sponsorship - Parents/Grandparents

    PGP (Parents & Grandparents) Program lets citizens and permanent residents of Canada sponsor their parents and grandparents to come to Canada. The program allows PR or TR visa applications.
    Learn more

     

    Basic Info of Canada

    • Population

      As of the end of 2024, Hong Kong's provisional population stands at 7.5342 million, marking a 0.1% increase from 2023 and the third consecutive year of population growth. This rise is primarily driven by a net inflow of 21,000 residents. The growth reflects the effectiveness of the government's talent attraction policies, including enhancements to the Top Talent Pass Scheme (TPPS) and Quality Migrant Admission Scheme (QMAS), alongside improved healthcare and incentives to encourage childbirth. Among the total population, 7.2671 million are permanent residents, while 267,100 are mobile residents.

    • Geography

      Hong Kong is situated in southern China, east of the Pearl River Estuary, bordering Shenzhen (Guangdong Province) to the north, the Wanshan Archipelago of Zhuhai City to the south, and facing Macao across the sea to the west. It comprises Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, the New Territories, and 262 outlying islands, with a total land area of 1,106.3 square kilometers and a maritime area of 1,648.7 square kilometers. The terrain is predominantly hilly, with the highest peak being Tai Mo Shan (958 meters), while flatlands cluster in the Yuen Long Plain and Fanling Lowland in the northern New Territories. Hong Kong has a subtropical monsoon climate, with an average annual temperature of 23.3°C. Summers are hot, humid, and rainy, while winters are mild and dry. Urban areas experience heat island effects due to dense high-rise buildings.

    • Language

      Hong Kong's official languages are Chinese and English, under a "biliteracy and trilingualism" policy: written communication uses Chinese (Traditional characters) and English, while spoken languages are Cantonese (Guangdong dialect), Mandarin, and English. Approximately 96% of the ethnic Chinese population uses Cantonese daily, while non-ethnic Chinese communities predominantly communicate in English, Bilingualism is widespread in government documents, education, and business sectors. Recent talent import policies have also accelerated Mandarin adoption, with new professionals adapting to the multilingual environmnent to integrate into local life.

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      Research Insights
      19 April, 2021
      US - Recovery and Taxes

      As the cyclical recovery story continues, we see laggards in 2020 catching up with the growth leaders and posted stellar returns. Over the month of March, NASDAQ, with more growth stocks as constituents, only slightly gained 0.41%, while the S&P 500 and the Dow, both having higher portions of cyclicals, had better performance and returned 4.24% and 6.62% respectively.

      Markets leaned towards recovery trades in recent months, growth segments of the market saw more selloffs as investors deemed them out of favour with the rise in treasury yields. With re-openings happening, there is a higher conviction that cyclicals such as financials and materials have more upside amidst post pandemic demand pent up, especially in conjunction with the boost from Biden’s infrastructure plan. In particular, we are positive on local small caps that has mostly domestic exposure as they are the likely beneficiaries from the process.

      As for fundamentals, recent economic figures showed that the US is among the ones leading the way out of this year-long pandemic. Data ranging from manufacturing and services PMIs, nonfarm payrolls, and numerous consumer sentiment indicators continue to recover. Both the IMF and the US Fed have revised up the 2021 economic growth forecast for the country, underpinning our positive outlook for the US equity market. However, investors should also take note of the upcoming tax increases under the Biden administration, which could have a more serious impact on corporate earnings. Depending on the details, we stay selectively positive on the US market, prioritising small caps and cyclicals in the shorter term.
       

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      Weekly Insight April 16

      Weekly Insight April 16

       usaUS

      The Dow, S&P 500, and NASDAQ 100 reached new record highs on the back of strong US economic data, and the Fed's downplaying of inflation risks. The latest initial jobless claims fell to a record low since March last year, and retail sales in March rose at the fastest rate in 10 months, reflecting the strength of the economic recovery. Despite the largest increase in CPI in nearly nine years, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell played down the risk of inflation, stating that rate hikes would be considered only after inflation and employment targets were met, easing fears of an early end to easy money. US bond yields fell, with the 10-year yield falling below the 1.6% level.

      US stocks are back for another earnings season, with the financial sector leading the way, heavyweights such as Citigroup, Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, and JP Morgan Chase all reported favourable results, and 77.8% of the 36 reporting index constituents posted market beating earnings for the quarter, driving positive market sentiment. Next week, the US will release the preliminary Markit Manufacturing PMI for April, which is expected to improve further to 60.0.

      euroEurope

      European equities followed the US rally, with the pan-European Stoxx 600 hitting a record high following the footsteps of the German DAX and French CAC. Over the past 5 days ending Thursday, the UK, French, and German indexes gained 0.35 to 1.11%.  Francois Villeroy de Galhau, member of the ECB and President of the Bank of France, said that it was not time for the ECB to lift the exceptional measures and claimed that the rise in inflation in the region was only temporary in nature. In addition, the EU plans to issue around 150 billion euros of bonds annually until 2026 to finance the EU Recovery Fund. Next week, the ECB will hold an interest rate meeting, markets will be watching the outlook for the central bank's accommodative monetary policy in the face of continued economic strength.

      chinaChina

      Mainland stocks were relatively weak, the CSI 300 Index fell 1.37% over the week, while Hong Kong stocks managed to maintain around 1% in the green over the same period. China's economy recorded a strong growth, with GDP growing by 18.3% YoY in 2021 Q1, the highest growth rate since records began in 1992, but it was still slightly below market expectations of 18.5%. The market is concerned about the reform of the 'platform economy', Chinese regulatory authorities have asked 34 Internet platform companies to conduct their own inspections within one month, and will impose severe penalties if monopoly practices such as ‘platform exclusivity deals’ persists. Subsequently many companies in question have issued their 'Commitment to Operate in Compliance with the Law' and pledged to steer clear from the ill-advised practices. In other news, it is also reported that Huarong is planning to fully repay its offshore bonds due on 27 April, easing market concerns and lifting the overall Chinese offshore USD bond market. Next week, China will announce the LPR rate.

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      Weekly Insight April 9

       usaUS

      The IMF raised its growth forecast and the Fed Chairman reiterated the accommodative stance, pushing global stock markets higher in the wake of the Easter holidays. Over the past 5 trading days ending Thursday, the Dow and S&P rose 1.58% and 3.13%, continued hitting new record highs, whilst the NASDAQ was boosted by the rebound in technology stocks, gaining 4.4% over the same period. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) revised its global economic growth forecast upwards, projecting the US economy to grow by 6.4% this year. The Federal Reserve's March meeting minutes showed that there is still a long way to go before tapering can take place. Powell's comments supported stock market performance as he downplayed the risk of runaway inflation and pledged to bring the US economy on its feet again. The market is expecting favourable economic headlines, including a 5.2% MoM rise in retail sales in March, a further rise in the University of Michigan Market Sentiment Index to 88.8 in April, and the NFIB Small and Medium Business Optimism Index to reach 98.0 in March, and the US will also release the March CPI and the Fed Beige Book next week.

      euroEurope

      European stocks continued the advance, with the UK, French, and German equities rising between 1.28% and 2.51% over the past 5 trading days ending Thursday. The minutes of the ECB meeting showed a sweeping consensus on the size of the PEPP under current conditions. President Christine Lagarde expects local economic activities to remain affected by the lockdown measures in the near term, but noted that the economy would gradually recover afterwards. On the economic data front, the Eurozone services PMI read 49.6 in March, higher than market expectations and the initial estimate. As for epidemic updates, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) concluded that blood clots are a very rare side effect of the AstraZeneca vaccine, after which several European countries announced suspending administration of the vaccine to people aged 60 or below. Next week, Germany will release the ZEW survey for April.

      chinaChina

      While the Hong Kong stock market followed global equities and rebounded, the mainland stock market remained relatively weak. The Hang Seng Index gained 1.51% over the past 5 trading days ending Thursday, while the CSI 300 Index showed little change over the same period. The IMF once again raised its forecast for China's economic growth to 8.4% this year and predicted that China will be the biggest driver of the global economy in the post-epidemic era. On the economic front, China's CPI rose by 0.4% YoY in March, while the PPI rose by 4.4% YoY, marking the largest increase in more than two and a half years, both reflecting the accelerating growth momentum. PBoC Governor Yi Gang said China's economy has been recovering steadily so far this year, and macroeconomic policies will remain stable. Next week, China will release GDP for 2021 Q1, as well as fixed investment, industrial production, and retail sales data for March.

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