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...

Based on the latest statistics from the US Department of State, around 1 million US citizens reside in Canada. Many Americans immigrate to Canada yearly for various reasons, including a strong job market, excellent post-secondary education, affordable healthcare, streamlined immigration policies, and political stability.  The job market attracts professionals seeking...

On November 16, 2023, the Government of British Columbia invited 224 skilled candidates to new invitation draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and issued invitations to apply to qualified candidates in healthcare, childcare, construction, and other priority occupations.  In the general draw, the province invited 116 candidates....

On November 1, 2023, Canada declared its intent to uphold immigration levels at around 500,000 per year in 2025 and 2026. Despite record-breaking current levels, a Royal Bank of Canada report indicates these may need to increase to support the population and labor market demands.  Canada's aging population and low...

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...

International students positively impact the Canadian education system as there has been a considerable increase in the number of international students choosing to further their studies in Canada recently. This influx enhances the cultural diversity on campuses throughout the country and significantly impacts the education system, economy, and the communities...

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...

According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the Start-Up Visa immigration saw a slight dip in September compared to August. Still, overall numbers are significantly higher than last year. In September 2023, Canada welcomed 145 new permanent residents through the SUV, down 17.1% from 175 in August.  However, this...

The Ontario Government plans to amend the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) to increase eligibility for international college graduate students. The proposed legislation focuses on revising requirements for those in one-year college graduate certificate programs, with over 900 such programs across the province.  This offers international students who previously considered...

On November 7, 2023, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated the processing times for the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications under various streams. Based on statistics from all processing centers, the current average LMIA processing times have increased only for the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program and High-wage and...