Canada’s trucking industry needs at least 20,000 new truck drivers, a shortage that poses a risk to the economy due to the country’s dependence on trucking. Food, Health & Consumer Products of Canada report states that the shortage became critical during the pandemic as some drivers left and demand increased. […]
International students in Canada hope for a PGWP extension in 2024
International students in Canada hope for a PGWP extension in 2024, given the limited options for permanent residency. By mid-2023, Canada had approximately 2.2 million temporary residents, with over 1 million holding work permits – which has almost doubled in a year. The PGWP, typically a one-time issuance, was temporarily […]
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British Columbia held new invitation draws and invited 161 Candidates
On November 21, 2023, the Government of British Columbia held new invitation draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) and issued invitations to apply to qualified candidates in healthcare, childcare, construction, and tech occupations. In the Tech draw, the province invited 93 candidates. The minimum score for […]
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Provincial immigration ministers pledge to collaborate for immigration benefits
On November 17, 2023, the Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration (FMRI) met in Toronto to discuss Canada’s immigration future. Provincial immigration ministers agreed on a coordinated approach to address opportunities and challenges, focusing on economic immigration and support for vulnerable newcomers. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) presented a […]
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British Columbia is inviting candidates working in the construction sector
From November 16, 2023, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) prioritized 25 jobs in the construction sector to support the Homes for People plan, addressing the province’s housing and infrastructure needs for the next five years. Specifically, workers in selected construction roles with provincial trade qualifications will receive […]
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Canada Immigration targets stabilizing to support sustainable growth
Canada Immigration is crucial for Canada’s growth, with about 23% of the population being immigrants, the highest among the G7. The 2024 Canada immigration target is 485,000, 1.2% of Canada’s population. Canada’s working population is declining, with the current ratio of workers to seniors at 3:1, expected to drop to […]
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Impact of international student enrollment in Canada
Impact of International Student Enrollment on Domestic Students in Canada From 2010-2019, the number of international students at Canadian public post-secondary institutions increased from 142,200 to 388,800. Now, over 800,000 international students study at all levels in Canada. This surge raised concerns about the impact on domestic enrolment. However, a […]
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Canada initiated a humanitarian pathway for Colombian, Haitian, and Venezuelan nationals
On November 17, 2023, Canada responded to the global migration crisis by announcing a humanitarian pathway to provide residence to 15,000 displaced people from the Western Hemisphere. The pathway, open to Colombian, Haitian, and Venezuelan nationals with family ties in Canada, offers safe migration, pre-arrival services, and potential financial assistance. […]
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PEI invited 141 skilled professionals and business candidates
On November 16, 2023, Prince Edward Island held new draws for skilled professionals and business candidates under the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP). PEI PNP invited 134 Critical Workers and Express Entry candidates in the Labour Impact and Express Entry streams. Seven more invitations were sent to […]
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Ottawa continues measures under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program
Ottawa keeps up Temporary Foreign Worker Program measures as the Canadian Government continues adapting to current labor market conditions, enabling companies in certain sectors to increase staff numbers while offering lower wages. This move, designed to bolster employers amidst current economic challenges, extends a measure allowing a significant number of […]
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