Canada is investing millions to attract top international researchers, doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows, but immigration processing delays could make it harder for some of this talent to enter Canada and build a long-term future here. The Canada Global Impact+ Research Talent Initiative is designed to strengthen Canada’s research ecosystem by helping universities recruit internationally...
Between July 11 and August 14, 2026, IRCC invited 4,307 young foreigners under International Experience Canada. As of August 14, 42,697 candidates remained in the pool awaiting an invitation, and Canada has now issued 87,320 IEC invitations across the 2026 season. Which Countries Received the Most IEC Invitations This Round? South Korea led the past...
One of the most persistent frustrations for newcomers to Canada is arriving with real, hard-earned medical or nursing credentials and then discovering how long the path to practicing here can take. Ontario’s latest investment is a direct response to that gap, and it’s worth understanding if healthcare is your field. Through its Skills Development Fund...
Canada’s labour market showed renewed strength in July 2026, with employment increasing by 75,000 jobs and the national unemployment rate falling to 6.4%. According to the latest Labour Force Survey from Statistics Canada, the unemployment rate reached its lowest level since July 2024, while employment gains were recorded across several provinces and major industries. The...
New Brunswick is increasing its efforts to help internationally trained professionals and tradespeople enter the provincial workforce. On August 11, 2026, the Government of New Brunswick announced $9,986,323 in federal funding through the Foreign Credential Recognition Program to reduce barriers faced by internationally trained workers. The funding will support initiatives focused on health care, engineering,...
Saskatchewan’s labour market continued to strengthen in July 2026, with the province’s unemployment rate falling to 6.0%, below Canada’s national rate of 6.4%. The latest figures show continued employment growth across several industries, including construction, accommodation and food services, and finance, insurance, real estate and leasing. The July results provide a useful snapshot of Saskatchewan’s...
An IRCC evaluation report has concluded the federal Self-Employed Persons Program is no longer fit for purpose, citing a 69% average refusal rate and processing times exceeding ten years. Intake has been paused since April 2024 and suspended indefinitely since December 2025, and IRCC is now developing options to redesign it. Launched in 1978 as...
Statistics Canada reports payroll employment rose by 24,100 positions in May 2026, up 0.6% year over year, while job vacancies held steady at 495,700 with a 2.8% vacancy rate. Public administration, health care, and retail trade drove the gains, while finance and professional services saw declines, a mix that directly shapes which occupations and provinces...
Canada’s workforce is getting older, and businesses are beginning to feel both the advantages and challenges that come with this demographic shift. A new Statistics Canada study reveals that productivity generally improves as employees gain experience, reaching its highest levels when the average workforce age falls between forty and fifty years. However, productivity begins to decline modestly beyond that point,...
