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new policy to help foreign workers

The Government of Canada announced a new policy to help foreign workers enhance their skills

On June 27, 2023, Canada introduced a new policy to help foreign workers that allows temporary foreign workers without a study permit to pursue longer study programs. This measure allows foreign workers to pursue additional training and education to enhance their careers and future job prospects.  The measure applies to... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Temporary residents in Canada

Temporary residents in Canada are typically young and employed

Temporary residents in Canada are primarily from India and China and tend to be younger and employed. According to Statistics Canada, the labor force participation rate for the Canadian population is 63.4%, аnd it is 74.2% for temporary residents.  Last year, nearly one million temporary residents participated in the census,... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Home Child Care Provider and Home Support Worker pilots

Ottawa announced new instructions for the Home Child Care Provider and Home Support Worker pilots

On June 16, 2023, the Government of Canada announced new instructions for assessing new and pending applications under the Home Child Care Provider and Home Support Worker pilots.  On April 30, 2023, the Government amended the Ministerial Instructions: reducing the work experience requirement from 24 to 12 months,  clarifying that... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
internationally-trained nurses

Newfoundland and Labrador announced funding to support internationally trained nurses

On June 22, 2023, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador announced $260,000 to help internationally trained nurses work in Newfoundland and Labrador. The funding will help nursing regulators by implementing a call-answering service contract, creating a Registration Support Assistant position, and providing an incentive program through NLHS.  This is in... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
recruitment of internationally-trained nurses

Newfoundland and Labrador to ease the recruitment of internationally-trained nurses

On June 2, 2023, Newfoundland and Labrador made it easier for internationally-trained nurses to work in the province by amending the Registered Nurses Regulations. The changes include establishing a Designated Countries Pathway for nurses from seven countries, including the US, UK, India, the Philippines, Australia, New Zealand, and Ireland, and... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »