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Minimum wage increased in two Atlantic Canadian provinces

Author: Admin | February 1, 2024 | Categories: New Brunswick, Work in Canada

As of January 29, 2024, two Atlantic Canadian provinces – Newfoundland and Labrador and New Brunswick – have raised their minimum wages. Newfoundland and Labrador have announced a $0.60 increase effective April 1, 2024, per the Labour Standards Regulations. This means their minimum wage will be $15.60 per hour from...

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Canada assists 6,600 internationally trained health professionals to work in Canada

Author: Admin | January 30, 2024 | Categories: Work in Canada

The Canadian Government assists 6,600 internationally trained health professionals to work in Canada by providing $86 million for credential recognition. The funding will be allocated to 15 different organizations to improve foreign credential recognition in key health professions. The 15 funded projects that span the country will: Reduce barriers to...

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In Canada, the highest Employment rates for immigrants who Landed from Africa and Asia

Author: Admin | January 10, 2024 | Categories: Work in Canada

According to a Statistics Canada study, there are the highest Employment rates for immigrants who Landed from Africa and Asia than other regions. For immigrants over 15 years old in 2023, employment rates were: Africa: 67.7%, Asia: 66.3%, Latin America: 66%, North America: 56.6%, and Europe: 56.6% (national average: 62.7%). ...

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The employment rate in Canada among immigrants increased in 2023

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

Statistics Canada published a new study exploring links between the employment rate in Canada of core working-age immigrants and the duration of their stay in Canada. The data highlights that immigrants with over ten years of stay had the highest employment rates, while recent arrivals (within the last five years)...

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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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