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IRCC sets new wage rules for employers recruiting temporary foreign workers

Author: Admin | January 8, 2024 | Categories: Work in Canada

From January 1, 2024, employers recruiting through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) must adjust foreign workers' wages to match updated prevailing rates, as per Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Although some employers are exempt, this usually requires a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). The Job Bank updates provincial...

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Canada Ranks #1 as the world’s preferred work destination

Author: Admin | January 6, 2024 | Categories: Work in Canada

A recent study from the UK-based firm Givetastic has put Canada at the top of the list of most preferred work destinations worldwide. This conclusion was drawn after examining the average monthly search volume for keywords such as "jobs'' and "work," translating as needed. The study surveyed individuals in 164...

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Insights into Canadian Immigration in 2024

Author: Admin | January 4, 2024 | Categories: Express Entry, Permanent Residence, PNP, Study in Canada, Work in Canada

The Express Entry System, Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), International Student Programs, Parents and Grandparents Program, and IRCC plans to leverage AI are a few of the insights into Canadian Immigration in 2024. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) plans to welcome 485,000 permanent residents in 2024. The Express Entry System...

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Immigration drives Canada’s largest population growth since 1957

Author: Admin | December 27, 2023 | Categories: Permanent Residence, Study in Canada, Work in Canada

As of October 1, 2023, Canada's population reached an estimated 40.5 million, marking a 1.1% increase since July 1, 2023 – the highest quarterly population growth since 1957. Canada added over a million people for the first nine months of 2023, breaking 2022's record. 96% of the growth in the...

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US workers showing a growing interest in migrating to Canada

Author: Admin | December 15, 2023 | Categories: Work in Canada

Many US workers are considering migrating to Canada due to its welcoming immigration measures, which aim to address labor shortages. In July, Canada launched a pilot program allowing 10,000 H-1B visa holders to apply for a three-year open work permit. The program reached its cap within 48 hours, and 6,000...

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Manitoba is working to ease barriers for internationally-educated nurses

Author: Admin | December 14, 2023 | Categories: Manitoba, Work in Canada

Manitoba's Immigration Minister Malaya Marcelino is working to ease accreditation for internationally-educated nurses in the province. Marcelino, who took over the immigration portfolio a month ago, is responding to calls from these nurses across Canada. The Manitoba government successfully welcomed hundreds of foreign healthcare professionals after a Philippines mission, with...

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The Immigration Minister extended temporary policies to support more international students

Author: Admin | December 10, 2023 | Categories: Study in Canada, Work in Canada

Marc Miller, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), announced the extension of three temporary policies set to expire in 2023. IRCC extended the waiver, allowing students to work off-campus for more than 20 hours weekly until April 30, 2024. This applies to students already in Canada and...

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International students in Canada hope for a PGWP extension in 2024

Author: Admin | November 23, 2023 | Categories: Study in Canada, Work in Canada

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 is inviting candidates working in the construction sector

Author: Admin | November 22, 2023 | Categories: British Columbia, Work in Canada

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

Author: Admin | November 21, 2023 | Categories: Work in Canada

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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