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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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Ottawa continues measures under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program

Author: Admin | November 18, 2023 | Categories: Work in Canada

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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Canada’s green tech industry could offer 2500 jobs opportunities

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

Canada's green tech industry could offer 2500 jobs opportunities as the development of a five-billion-dollar electric vehicle (EV) battery plant in Windsor, Ontario, has recently gained attention, with reports indicating it will employ 2500 job opportunities by 2025. This aligns with Canada's commitment to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, emphasizing...

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Ontario faces a shortage of construction workers

Author: Admin | November 14, 2023 | Categories: Work in Canada

Ontario's construction sector faces a shortage of 72,000 construction workers, driven by high retirement rates and booming demand for housing and infrastructure. Over 80,000 workers are set to retire in the next decade, needing more new workers to fill their positions. This shortage could leave about 118,900 construction positions vacant...

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Ontario plans to prohibit employers from asking for Canadian work experience in job applications

Author: Admin | November 11, 2023 | Categories: Ontario, Work in Canada

The Government of Ontario proposes legislation prohibiting employers from requiring "Canadian work experience" in job applications. Ontario’s Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development believes this will address labor shortages by allowing newcomers to secure better-suited jobs instead of settling for positions overqualified. Ontario aims to enable internationally trained...

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Canadian workers anticipate a 3.6% salary raise in 2024

Author: Admin | November 10, 2023 | Categories: Work in Canada

According to a financial consulting firm, Normandin Beaudry study, Canadian workers may expect an average salary hike of 3.6% next year. The survey also indicates that 43% of businesses are considering an extra 1% average salary increase. Industries may witness above-average pay rises including: STEM, Real Estate, Manufacturing, and Accommodation...

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Canada fast-tracking International Experience Canada Work Permits with a new AI tool

Author: Admin | November 8, 2023 | Categories: International Experience Canada, Work in Canada

On November 7, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) enhanced the processing of International Experience Canada work permits through expanded automation. A new tool will triage applications based on complexity and approve eligibility for routine applications, increasing efficiency and supporting the growth of the IEC. This tool, part of...

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Canada updates the instructions for biometrics collection

Author: Admin | October 26, 2023 | Categories: Permanent Residence, Refugee Claim Portal, Study in Canada, Work in Canada

On October 25, 2023, the Government of Canada updated instructions for biometrics collection. The Government collects the following biometrics from applicants: biographic data, ten fingerprints, and a photograph. This information is taken at a service point chosen by the applicant on behalf of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). It...

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Ontario to introduce a new program for recognizing foreign-trained physicians

Author: Admin | October 23, 2023 | Categories: Work in Canada

The second intake period for Ontario's assessment program for foreign-trained physicians for family and general practitioners will begin in early January next year. Practice Ready Ontario (PRO) simplified the process for internationally-trained physicians to practice in Ontario by accepting applications from June 21 to July 19 this year. Results were...

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Nova Scotia announced a new pilot program for construction workers

Author: Admin | October 22, 2023 | Categories: Nova Scotia, Work in Canada

The Government of Nova Scotia announced a new pilot program for construction workers to boost growth in the skilled trades and modernize the apprenticeship and trades qualification system. Premier Tim Houston has announced measures to add 5,000 new apprentices in the next three years, increase the number of journeypersons and...

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