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Ontario Holds Two Targeted Draws in Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream, Issuing 420 ITAs

Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream
On August 13, 2024, the Government of Ontario conducted two significant draws under the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream (EJO FW) of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). These draws, aimed at meeting the province's critical labor needs, focused on healthcare workers and professionals in other priority occupations. Details...
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The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program invited 292 candidates under the Skilled Workers Overseas and International Education streams

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program
On August 15, 2024, The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) made a significant move towards fortifying the province's workforce by inviting 226 candidates under two strategic streams: the Skilled Workers Overseas (SWO) stream and the International Education Stream. As Manitoba continues to thrive as a hub for global talent, these...
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Ontario is raising the minimum wage for early childhood educators

early childhood educators
Ontario is increasing salaries for early childhood educators to alleviate labor shortages. Ontario is raising the minimum wage for early childhood educators (ECE) to $23.86 per hour in 2023, up from the initially planned $20 to address staff shortages.  This was part of the childcare workforce strategy released by Education...
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British Columbia Issues 156 Invitations to Apply Under BC PNP

Invitations to Apply
On August 20, 2024, British Columbia made strides to strengthen its workforce by issuing 156 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). These new draws focused on highly skilled candidates across various essential sectors, reflecting the province’s commitment to addressing labor market shortages and...
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2,359 targeted Notifications of Interest issued via the HCP Stream

HCP Stream
On December 14, 2023, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) conducted an invitation draw under the HCP Stream. The OINP issued 2,359 targeted Notifications of Interest (NOIs) to tech professionals with work experience in 15 National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes.  Invited candidates' comprehensive ranking system (CRS) Express Entry score was...
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Canada has a current demand for 20,000 New truck drivers

New truck drivers
Canada's trucking industry needs at least 20,000 new truck drivers, a shortage that poses a risk to the economy due to the country's dependence on trucking. Food, Health & Consumer Products of Canada report states that the shortage became critical during the pandemic as some drivers left and demand increased. ...
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Latest Canada Express Entry draw #275 invited 1,325 candidates

Canada Express Entry
On December 18, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 1,325 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates under the latest Canada Express Entry draw #275. In this draw, IRCC invited candidates under all immigration programs. In the latest round of invitations, the cut-off score was 542 points, 19 points...
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Newfoundland and Labrador: Most Affordable Provinces in Canada 2025

Most Affordable Provinces in Canada
Newfoundland and Labrador will become the most affordable provinces in Canada in 2025, providing a unique quality of life along with an exceptionally low cost of living. Based on a recent survey conducted by MovingWaldo, this province on the eastern coast has become the most affordable place to live in...
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Unregulated Canadian Immigration Consultants Face Severe Consequences

Canadian Immigration Consultants
The Canadian government has made crucial regulatory changes focused on unregulated Canadian immigration consultants. The new policy seeks to raise the integrity level of Canada's immigration system, imposing harsh punishments on unauthorized practitioners who take advantage of applicants with fraudulent methods. Overview of Policy Changes According to the latest updates...
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Saskatchewan Leads Canada with the Lowest Unemployment Rate and Strong Job Growth in Early 2025: Saskatchewan employment rate

Saskatchewan employment rate
Saskatchewan employment rate has started 2025 on a high note as Canada's economic stability and job creation leader. The province recorded the country's lowest unemployment level of 5.4%, which is way ahead of the country's national average of 6.6%. Saskatchewan has added 9,900 new jobs since January 2024, with its...
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