Tim Hortons and its parent company spent over 18 months urging Ottawa to allow a higher temporary foreign worker cap for some of its locations. As labour shortages hit the food service sector, the company argued that many restaurants could not find enough staff locally to keep operations stable. Their efforts included letters, meetings with...
The latest labour force report highlights strong Saskatchewan job growth November 2025, with 16,500 new jobs added year over year. This includes 14,900 full-time and 1,600 part-time roles across key industries. Saskatchewan maintains the second-lowest unemployment rate in Canada at 5.6%, well below the national average of 6.5%, reinforcing its stable economic outlook. Deputy Premier...
Canada has introduced another important update that future travellers, workers and students must pay attention to. Starting December 1, 2025, IRCC implemented a series of revised fees for several immigration services. These changes affect International Experience Canada applicants, restoration of status requests and a wide range of inadmissibility-related applications. This update matters because many newcomers...
Canada is preparing for one of the most important global events in its history. As the host of the 2026 FIFA Congress and several World Cup matches in Toronto and Vancouver, the country is stepping into a powerful international spotlight. To support the planning, delivery, and operation of this global event, Canada has announced a...
Canada’s immigration landscape shifted again this week as Ontario announced major changes that directly affect skilled trades workers hoping to settle in the province. The Ontario Skilled Trades Stream has been one of the most popular pathways for trades professionals who already have experience in the province. But on November 14, Ontario paused the program,...
The Canada Jobs Report for October 2025 delivered encouraging results. Employment increased by 67,000, the employment rate rose to 60.8%, and the unemployment rate declined to 6.9%. These results mark the second consecutive month of gains, reinforcing a stable labour market that supports workers, communities, and employers across the country. Canada Jobs Report October 2025...
Saskatchewan’s job market demonstrates strong growth this year, with new figures revealing one of the most robust employment surges in Canada. According to the latest report from Statistics Canada, the province added 14,000 new jobs compared to the previous year, a 2.3% increase that ranks second among Canadian provinces. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate dropped to...
If you work in Manitoba, Alberta, or Yukon and are waiting inside a Provincial Nominee Program expression-of-interest pool, the news that Canada extended the open work permit policy for provincial nominee program candidates brings some real breathing space. With the extension now lasting until December 31, 2025, many workers can keep earning and remain active...
Canada set to relaunch accelerated immigration pathway for U.S. H-1B visa holders, positions Canada to attract specialists seeking a faster, more reliable route to permanent residence. Although absent from the Immigration Levels Plan, the initiative appears in fiscal plans for 2025 and fits a broader goal: draw top talent in tech, healthcare, construction, and research....
