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...

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...

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...

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...

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.   ...

Canada published temporary public policy details allowing students to work more than 20 hours per week On November 22, 2022, the Canadian Government released the instructions for the temporary public policy that lifts the work limitation of study permit holders. International students that were allowed to work without a work...

International students can work full-time in Canada until the end of 2023 Currently, international students in Canada can work full-time during the academic year. Last month, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced this temporary measure allowing international students to work more than 20 hours a week between November 15,...

You can apply for an open work permit for vulnerable workers if you’re in an abusive situation or at risk of being abused in relation to your job in Canada. Though this work permit is temporary it will give you enough time to seek a new employer or apply for...

Canada is loaded with employment opportunities, you only have to find your preferred city that matches your profession. Migrating to a new city to find the job you deserve can never be a bad idea. Every province in Canada is experiencing labor shortages, creating the perfect environment for foreign nationals...