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NB healthcare system

International nurses are welcome to work in NB healthcare system

International nurses are welcome to work in the NB healthcare system. At Loch Lomond Villa in Saint John on January 30, 2024, Health Minister Bruce Fitch of New Brunswick celebrated the contributions of nurses with international education. The Minister reiterated the government’s commitment to expanding the workforce in the healthcare... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
health professionals to work in Canada

Canada assists 6,600 internationally trained health professionals to work in Canada

The Canadian Government assists 6,600 internationally trained health professionals to work in Canada by providing $86 million for credential recognition. The funding will be allocated to 15 different organizations to improve foreign credential recognition in key health professions. The 15 funded projects that span the country will: Reduce barriers to... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Employment rates for immigrants

In Canada, the highest Employment rates for immigrants who Landed from Africa and Asia

According to a Statistics Canada study, there are the highest Employment rates for immigrants who Landed from Africa and Asia than other regions. For immigrants over 15 years old in 2023, employment rates were:  Africa: 67.7%,  Asia: 66.3%,  Latin America: 66%,  North America: 56.6%, and  Europe: 56.6% (national average: 62.7%). ... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Temporary Foreign Workers

IRCC sets new wage rules for employers recruiting temporary foreign workers

From January 1, 2024, employers recruiting through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) must adjust foreign workers’ wages to match updated prevailing rates, as per Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Although some employers are exempt, this usually requires a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). The Job Bank updates provincial... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Canadian Immigration in 2024

Insights into Canadian Immigration in 2024

The Express Entry System,  Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), International Student Programs, Parents and Grandparents Program, and IRCC plans to leverage AI are a few of the insights into Canadian Immigration in 2024. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) plans to welcome 485,000 permanent residents in 2024. The Express Entry System... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
population growth since 1957

Immigration drives Canada’s largest population growth since 1957

As of October 1, 2023, Canada’s population reached an estimated 40.5 million, marking a 1.1% increase since July 1, 2023 – the highest quarterly population growth since 1957. Canada added over a million people for the first nine months of 2023, breaking 2022’s record.  96% of the growth in the... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »