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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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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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