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Canada expands work opportunities for Canada Start-Up Visa candidates

Author: John Black | October 7, 2024 | Categories: Work in Canada

Until October 3, 2024, the Government of Canada issued a turnaround that only revamped its Canada Start-Up Visa program. It has rejuvenated the existing provision by giving open work permits to the applicants for the Start-Up Visa which makes them less stringent about securing income while still growing their businesses....

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Four Canadian provinces minimum wages are set to rise on October 1, 2024

Author: Rizwan | September 27, 2024 | Categories: Work in Canada

As living costs continue to rise through Canada, four provinces have taken it another step higher in helping workers by compelling an increase in Canadian provinces minimum wages come October 1, 2024. New minimum rates of wage across the provinces also raise new minimum rates to reflect this commitment to...

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ESDC updated LMIA processing times

Author: John Black | September 13, 2024 | Categories: Work in Canada

Some of the most surprising changes to the Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) and Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) processing times across the several streams were released on the 11th of September, 2024. In the same manner, the latest update which focuses on Canadian immigration has brought some fresh...

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Saskatchewan’s job market soars: 19,200 new jobs added in August 2024

Author: John Black | September 9, 2024 | Categories: Saskatchewan, Work in Canada

There has been a steady increase in job opportunities in Saskatchewan, highlighting Saskatchewan's job market as an amazing economic feature that distinguishes this province from other provinces in Canada. Compared to August 2023, the provincial labor force added 19,200 workers on an annual basis; of the new hires, 17,800 positions...

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Ottawa introduced a temporary open work permit policy for PNP candidates

Author: John Black | September 8, 2024 | Categories: PNP, Work in Canada

Ottawa has recently offered a major shift in its new temporary open work permit policy, which will come into force on August 11, 2024, in response to PNPs to strengthen Canadian immigration to improve employment prospects and opportunities for qualified applicants wishing to obtain permanent residency. What’s New in the...

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BC PNP Invitation: British Columbia Invites 163 New Candidates Through BC PNP Streams

Author: John Black | September 6, 2024 | Categories: British Columbia, Work in Canada

On September 4, 2024, the British Columbia Government kept on supporting the immigration of skilled talent into the province through the BC PNP invitation and conducting new invitations under the BC PNP. In this most recent round, the province invited 163 skilled workers to apply for Canadian permanent residence and...

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Ontario eases education requirements for early childhood educators

Author: John Black | September 5, 2024 | Categories: Ontario, Work in Canada

On the 3rd of September 2024, new policies were adopted in Ontario, and these will have a major bearing on the requirements for early childhood educators sector. Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program is one of the categories of CAMP that has put in place new measures to assist early childhood educators...

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Saskatchewan Launches New Immigration Streams to Boost Agriculture Workforce and Strengthen Healthcare

Author: Rizwan | September 4, 2024 | Categories: Saskatchewan, Work in Canada

August 30, 2024 – The decision of the Government of Saskatchewan is wise to address existing acute shortages in the agriculture workforce by establishing two new talent subcategories within the SINP. Such pathways serve to foster two sectors of focus in the province, agriculture and healthcare, in addition to enhancing...

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French language skills boost Express Entry Success for FSW Candidates

Author: Admin | September 2, 2024 | Categories: Express Entry, Permanent Residence, Work in Canada

In the ever-evolving landscape of Canadian immigration, French language skills are proving to be a significant competitive edge for Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) candidates. According to the latest Express Entry report, a staggering 92% of Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in French-language proficiency draws in 2023 were extended to FSW candidates,...

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Canada Ranks 5th Globally for Work-Life Balance

Author: Admin | August 30, 2024 | Categories: Work in Canada

The survey conducted by Remote HR recently identified that the country takes the 5th position in the list of countries that offer the best work-life balance in Canada. This particular list assumes the position that is highlighting the rising trend of Canada in terms of the desired country for immigration...

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