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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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...