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
Canada experiences a minor increase in immigration application backlogs
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated the data on immigration inventories and backlogs. According to the last update, there were 2,420,800 applications for permanent
Canada Reviews High Wage Stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program
The Canadian government is undertaking a comprehensive review of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), focusing on the High Wage Stream. This review, announced on
Ottawa invited a thousand Francophone candidates under Express Entry
On September 13, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a new Express Entry draw for French language proficiency candidates. In round #314, IRCC
ESDC updated LMIA processing times
On September 11, 2024, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated the processing times for the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications under various streams.
Canadian cities excel in global solo travel rankings
Three Canadian cities have secured top spots in a global ranking of the best destinations for solo travellers. According to a recent report by Kayak
Saskatchewan launches new immigration streams to boost agriculture and healthcare workforce
On August 30, 2024, the Government of Saskatchewan unveiled two new talent pathways under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) to address workforce shortages in
Minister Boissonnault reducing the number of temporary foreign workers in Canada
The Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program is designed as an extraordinary measure to be used only when qualified Canadians and permanent residents are not able
Canada ends temporary public policy allowing visitors to apply for work permits from within the country
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has ended a temporary public policy that allowed visitors to apply for a work permit from within Canada, effective immediately. IRCC
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