Canada’s immigration cuts spark nationwide concern among employers and economists
Canada’s recent decision to reduce immigration intake has triggered widespread apprehension across various sectors. The federal government’s plan to decrease permanent resident admissions to 395,000
Canada’s immigration policy shift could lead to economic slowdown
Recent changes in Canada’s immigration policies aimed at reducing the temporary resident population could potentially result in a shrinking labour force and economic deceleration, according
Canada’s 2025-2027 Immigration Levels Plan will balance economic needs with social cohesion
Canada’s new Immigration Levels Plan for 2025-2027 aims to balance economic growth and social integration. The plan prioritizes transitioning temporary residents to permanent status, with
Canada tightens the Temporary Foreign Worker Program: higher wages, fewer approvals
On October 21, 2024, Canada’s Minister of Employment, Randy Boissonnault, unveiled updates to the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program. The changes, set to take effect on November 8,
British Columbia issued new invitations under the BCPNP
On October 16, 2024, the Government of British Columbia held new invitation draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and issued invitations to
IRCC issued one thousand invitations for Francophone candidates under Express Entry
On October 10, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a new Express Entry draw for French language proficiency candidates. In round #318, IRCC
IRCC invited 500 Canadian Experience Class candidates under Express Entry
On October 9, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the latest Express Entry draw for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. IRCC issued
Canada to reduce spousal open work permits by over 100,000
Canada’s Immigration Minister Marc Miller has announced plans to reduce the number of Spousal Open Work Permits by more than 100,000 over the next three
Ontario raises minimum wage, but concerns persist for newcomers’ financial stability
Ontario has raised its minimum wage to $17.20 per hour, but questions arise about its adequacy for newcomers. Despite the increase, a full-time minimum wage
Canada’s immigration system faces skills mismatch challenge
A recent Statistics Canada study highlights the challenges in Canada’s immigration system, revealing a mismatch between immigrant skills and labour market demands. While designed to
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