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Foreign Worker Program

Ottawa continues measures under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program

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Ottawa keeps up Temporary Foreign Worker Program measures as the Canadian Government continues adapting to current labor market conditions, enabling companies in certain sectors to increase staff numbers while offering lower wages.  This move, designed to bolster employers amidst current economic challenges, extends a measure allowing a significant number of... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
2500 jobs opportunities

Canada’s green tech industry could offer 2500 jobs opportunities

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Canada’s green tech industry could offer 2500 jobs opportunities as the development of a five-billion-dollar electric vehicle (EV) battery plant in Windsor, Ontario, has recently gained attention, with reports indicating it will employ 2500 job opportunities by 2025. This aligns with Canada’s commitment to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, emphasizing... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Canadian work experience

Ontario plans to prohibit employers from asking for Canadian work experience in job applications

Author: | | Categories: Ontario, Work in Canada
The Government of Ontario proposes legislation prohibiting employers from requiring “Canadian work experience” in job applications. Ontario’s Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development believes this will address labor shortages by allowing newcomers to secure better-suited jobs instead of settling for positions overqualified.  Ontario aims to enable internationally trained... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Canadian workers

Canadian workers anticipate a 3.6% salary raise in 2024

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According to a financial consulting firm, Normandin Beaudry study, Canadian workers may expect an average salary hike of 3.6% next year. The survey also indicates that 43% of businesses are considering an extra 1% average salary increase. Industries may witness above-average pay rises including:  STEM,  Real Estate,  Manufacturing, and  Accommodation... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
International Experience Canada Work Permits

Canada fast-tracking International Experience Canada Work Permits with a new AI tool

Author: | | Categories: International Experience Canada, Work in Canada
On November 7, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) enhanced the processing of International Experience Canada work permits through expanded automation. A new tool will triage applications based on complexity and approve eligibility for routine applications, increasing efficiency and supporting the growth of the IEC. This tool, part of... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
instructions for biometrics

Canada updates the instructions for biometrics collection

Author: | | Categories: Permanent Residence, Refugee Claim Portal, Study in Canada, Work in Canada
On October 25, 2023, the Government of Canada updated instructions for biometrics collection. The Government collects the following biometrics from applicants:  biographic data,  ten fingerprints, and  a photograph.  This information is taken at a service point chosen by the applicant on behalf of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). It... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
foreign-trained physicians

Ontario to introduce a new program for recognizing foreign-trained physicians

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The second intake period for Ontario’s assessment program for foreign-trained physicians for family and general practitioners will begin in early January next year.  Practice Ready Ontario (PRO) simplified the process for internationally-trained physicians to practice in Ontario by accepting applications from June 21 to July 19 this year.  Results were... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
new pilot program for construction workers

Nova Scotia announced a new pilot program for construction workers

Author: | | Categories: Nova Scotia, Work in Canada
The Government of Nova Scotia announced a new pilot program for construction workers to boost growth in the skilled trades and modernize the apprenticeship and trades qualification system.  Premier Tim Houston has announced measures to add 5,000 new apprentices in the next three years, increase the number of journeypersons and... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Temporary Residents

Canada Welcomed 700,000 New Temporary Residents in Just One Year

Author: | | Categories: Study in Canada, Visit Canada, Work in Canada
On September 27, 2023, Statistics Canada reported that the number of temporary residents in Canada has increased by nearly 700,000 year-on-year as of the second quarter of 2023. This number is expected to reach 2.5 million by the end of 2023.  Many of these temporary residents seek Canadian Permanent Residency... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »