Canada ended 2025 with a labour market that showed stability, resilience, and important signals for job seekers. The Canada employment report December 2025 revealed that overall employment remained steady while wages continued to rise and healthcare hiring gained momentum. Although unemployment increased slightly, the broader picture points to a labour market that is adjusting rather...
Saskatchewan closed 2025 with strong labour market performance, adding 15,200 jobs over the year and recording the lowest provincial unemployment rate in Canada at 5.2%. The province was the only one nationwide to see its unemployment rate decline compared to 2024, significantly outperforming the national average of 6.8 percent. According to data released by Statistics...
Ontario has taken a major step to strengthen its healthcare system and support internationally trained doctors. As of January 1, 2026, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program has expanded eligibility for self-employed physicians under the Employer Job Offer Foreign Worker stream. This change directly benefits internationally educated doctors who are already contributing to Ontario’s healthcare system...
Canada is entering a critical phase in its immigration cycle as work permit expirations in Canada accelerate at an unprecedented pace. By the end of 2025, nearly one million temporary work permits had already expired. Projections for 2026 suggest that close to another one million permits will lapse. If this trend continues without adequate transition...
Ontario is preparing to launch one of the most impactful workforce reforms Canada has seen in years. Starting January 1, 2026, the province will bring into force new Ontario labour mobility regulations designed to remove interprovincial barriers and help skilled Canadians start working faster. For professionals across Canada, this is more than a policy update....
Ontario is entering 2026 with a significant reset in how hiring is regulated across the province. These changes affect employers, job seekers, and newcomers looking to build long-term careers in Canada. Starting January 1, 2026, new job posting requirements under the Employment Standards Act will reshape how roles are advertised, evaluated, and filled. The Ontario...
The International Experience Canada program has received a wide-ranging policy update that directly affects thousands of young foreign workers planning to work in Canada in 2026. Announced on December 24, 2025, by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, these revisions aim to tighten processing accuracy while making eligibility clearer for applicants and officers alike. For candidates,...
Canada’s immigration system continues to evolve as provinces respond to real workforce challenges and worker safety concerns. In Manitoba, a new proposal from the Manitoba Trucking Association has sparked national attention. The idea is simple but powerful. Introduce a Manitoba trusted employer program within immigration pathways to protect foreign workers and strengthen industry accountability. This...
Home care workers remain one of the most essential groups within Canada’s workforce. From supporting aging seniors to assisting children and people with disabilities, their role reaches every corner of the country. On December 19, 2025, the federal government announced a significant update. New applications under the Home Care Worker Immigration pilots will be paused...
