In a significant stride towards bolstering its healthcare workforce, New Brunswick welcomes international nurses with open arms. Health Minister Bruce Fitch, on January 30, 2024, celebrated the invaluable contributions of nurses with international education at Loch Lomond Villa in Saint John. Recruitment Success and Growing Workforce A recent recruitment mission in the Philippines has yielded...
The Canadian province of New Brunswick is striving to address persistent labor shortages in the construction sector. Both provincial and federal governments have joined hands with the Construction Association of New Brunswick (CANB) to overcome the situation. They have exclusively formed a dedicated establishment, the Labour Force Adjustment Committee to strategically leverage immigration to counter...
Two provinces in Atlantic Canada are set to witness a rise in their minimum wages, a development aimed at addressing economic disparities. New Brunswick Newfoundland and Labrador are adjusting their minimum wage rates, attempting to strike a balance between workers’ needs and businesses’ sustainability. New Brunswick’s Increment Effective April 1, New Brunswick’s minimum wage will...
In a strategic move to address labor shortages and enhance its healthcare workforce, the Canadian Government has earmarked $86 million to aid 6,600 foreign health professionals in their transition to working in Canada. This substantial investment is part of Canada’s broader healthcare improvement strategy, involving a planned investment exceeding $200 billion over the next decade....
In the dynamic landscape of Canadian immigration, the Start-Up Visa (SUV) program witnessed a notable fluctuation in November, reflecting a 32.5% decline from the robust performance observed in October, according to the latest data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). October Surge and November Dip October marked a significant upswing for SUV entrepreneur immigration,...
A recent poll conducted by Nanos Research, a prominent North American research and strategy organization, sheds light on Canadian sentiments regarding temporary foreign workers and their impact on the economy. This survey, commissioned by The Globe and Mail, delves into various aspects, including the perceived importance of temporary foreign workers, support for employers bringing them...
As of January 1st, 2024, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is gearing up to welcome applications for two pivotal caregiver pilot programs: The Home Childcare Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot: Direct to Permanent Residence category. Here, we highlight the details of these programs and recent changes. The Reset and Renewal In...
British Columbia (BC) is gearing up for a significant economic boost with a projected one million job openings anticipated by 2033, according to the recently unveiled Labour Market Outlook report. This comprehensive 10-year forecast delves into the province’s evolving career landscape, emphasizing in-demand professions, skills training, and the industries poised for expansion. The Growth Landscape...
As of December 7, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has delivered updates impacting Canada’s international student program, specifically concerning Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) holders. Notably, IRCC has clarified that it will not extend PGWPs further, ending a series of extensions offered during the post-pandemic recovery period. These extensions, introduced in response to COVID-19-induced labor...
