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Canada reduces work experience requirements for caregivers

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

Canada reduces work experience requirements for caregivers on February 10, 2023, the Government of Canada announced that the amount of work experience in Canada required for a caregiver to be eligible for permanent residence had decreased from 24 months to 12 months. Furthermore, some spots in the existing caregivers'...

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The TFWP is transitioning to online LMIA applications

Author: Admin | February 15, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized, Work in Canada

The TFWP is transitioning to online LMIA applications according to an update from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) is moving to online Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications starting April 3, 2023. The LMIA Online Portal, a dependable and secure digital platform, offers...

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Ottawa open work permit program extended for Hong Kong nationals

Author: Admin | February 9, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized, Work in Canada

On February 6, 2023, the Government of Canada extended the Ottawa open work permit program for eligible Hong Kong nationals. According to the expanded eligibility requirements, Hong Kong residents who have graduated within the past ten years from a post-secondary learning institution in Canada or abroad can obtain a work...

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Newfoundland and Labrador to recruit physicians and nurses from Ireland

Author: Admin | January 13, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized, Work in Canada

On January 9, 2023, Newfoundland and Labrador announced that the provincial government was preparing to recruit physicians and nurses from Ireland to fill vacancies in the province. Ireland has been selected due to its physician training standards being comparable to those in Newfoundland and Labrador, along with the vast opportunity...

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Canada needs more skilled workers to fill jobs in the building trades

Author: Admin | January 9, 2023 | Categories: Work in Canada

Canada needs more skilled workers to fill jobs in the building trades. As Baby Boomers retire from their respective positions, Canada desperately needs foreign nationals to take up the empty positions and fill the one million open jobs. Housing and Diversity Inclusion Minister Ahmed Hussein insists on immigration as an...

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Ontario to start foreign-trained doctor CRP in 2023 via Practice Ready Assessment

Author: Admin | December 31, 2022 | Categories: Ontario, Work in Canada

Ontario to launch a foreign-trained doctor credential recognition program in 2023 via Practice Ready Assessment (PRA) programs. By next spring, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) could introduce a three-month program to recognize foreign medical credentials in Ontario. This year, the self-governing body for Ontario’s medical professionals...

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Five new occupations added to Global Talent Stream

Author: Admin | December 30, 2022 | Categories: Work in Canada

On December 22, 2022, the Employment and Social Development department Canada (ESDC) extended the Global Talent Stream profession list from 12 to 17 occupations. The five newly-added engineering positions will allow more global talent to be recruited into the country. The new eligible occupations are: Civil Engineers (NOC 21300); Electrical...

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Canadian employers increase wages to attract more workers

Author: Admin | December 29, 2022 | Categories: Work in Canada

Canadian employers increase wages to attract more workers As Canada is facing a shortage of workers, employers have taken the initiative to offer higher wages to attract more workers. According to the latest Statistics Canada report, the average hourly wage has risen by 7.5% since last year, amounting to $24.20...

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The new NOC 2021 made truck drivers eligible for Express Entry

Author: Admin | November 29, 2022 | Categories: Work in Canada

Express Entry is now available to truck drivers following the implementation of the new National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. The update was announced by Immigration Minister Sean Fraser in August, and 16 new jobs were added to the Federal Skilled Worker Program with the launch of the new NOC system...

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Hiring more foreign talent to balance the Canadian labour market

Author: Admin | November 27, 2022 | Categories: Work in Canada

Hiring more foreign talent to balance the Canadian labour market. In his recent speech, Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem spoke about how immigration may be the key to achieving labour market stability and correcting inflation. He stated that the Canadian labour market has more demand than labour supply. ...

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