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The Employment Rate in Canada Increases to 62% with 64,000 New Jobs

Author: Admin | October 13, 2023 | Categories: Work in Canada

In September, the employment rate in Canada increased, adding 64,000 jobs. The employment rate rose by 0.1 percentage points to reach 62%. The most significant changes were seen among individuals aged 25 to 54. Employment increased for core-aged women by 37,000 or 0.6% and for core-aged men by 32,000 or...

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Why are there still increasing numbers of asylum claims in Canada?

Why are there still increasing numbers of asylum claims in Canada? In March, Roxham Road, a pathway used by many asylum seekers to enter Canada, had been closed. However, Canada has still processed over 80,000 asylum applications this year. This is partly due to expedited visa processing and more straightforward...

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Ottawa urged to crack down on immigration employment scam

Author: Admin | October 3, 2023 | Categories: Work in Canada

The Federal Government works to prevent employers from immigration employment scams and from charging fees to temporary foreign workers under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). However, some workers are still being exploited and made to pay large sums to secure jobs in Canada. Immigrants pay to get a Canadian...

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Ottawa expands the use of automation tools for faster processing of work permit applications

Author: Admin | September 28, 2023 | Categories: Work in Canada

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will expand the use of automation tools to process work permit extensions and post-graduation work permits (PGWPs) more efficiently. Automated tools are part of IRCC's commitment to properly using technology to strengthen the immigration system for the benefit of all clients. These tools are...

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Minimum wage increases in 6 Canadian provinces

Author: Admin | September 26, 2023 | Categories: Work in Canada

The minimum wage increases in six Canadian provinces on October 1, 2023. British Columbia and Quebec have already raised their minimum wages this year, while the federal minimum wage went up on April 1. The minimum wage is the lowest wage rate set by provinces and applies to all employees....

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Newfoundland and Labrador virtual immigration fair series started this week

Author: Admin | September 20, 2023 | Categories: Work in Canada

The Newfoundland and Labrador virtual immigration fair and job fair series started on 20 September. This program aims to give excellent opportunities and insights for anyone looking for immigration and job opportunities in Newfoundland and Labrador. The first of five virtual immigration and job fairs for potential immigrants from East...

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ESDC updated processing times for LMIA applications

Author: Admin | September 13, 2023 | Categories: Work in Canada

On September 12, 2023, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated the processing times for LMIA applications under various streams. Based on statistics from all processing centers, the current average LMIA processing times have increased for the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program, In-home caregivers, and High-wage Stream. How LMIA Processing Affects...

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Canada has ranked as the 2nd best country in the world

Author: Admin | September 8, 2023 | Categories: Study in Canada, Visit Canada, Work in Canada

Canada is ranked 2nd best country in the world overall in the 2023 Best Countries ranking by U.S. News, up from 3rd place in 2022. U.S. News analyzed ten sub-categories and surveyed over 17,000 people from 36 countries before ranking 87 countries. Canada ranked in the top five for four...

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The City of Greater Sudbury invited 62 candidates under the RNIP round of invitations

Author: Admin | September 6, 2023 | Categories: Work in Canada

On September 1, 2023, the City of Greater Sudbury held the new RNIP round of invitations. In this round, Sudbury considered 62 candidates. The lowest score of these draws was 220 points, 20 points fewer than in the previous draw. So far, the city has considered 292 candidates in 2023. ...

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Canada extended measures for PGWP distance learning

Author: Admin | September 5, 2023 | Categories: Study in Canada, Work in Canada

On September 1, 2023, the Government of Canada extended measures allowing international students using the PGWP distance learning option to pursue their higher education in Canada to be eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). PGWP distance learning measures The measures introduced on October 6, 2022, and set to expire...

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