In Budget 2022, Ontario announced a $15 million investment to double the skilled immigrant intake over three years. The investment will help the province’s economy thrive while addressing labour shortages. Each year, the province of Ontario welcomes one third of all new immigrants to its land. Thus, in order to reach a record high of...
Last week, Four Canadian provinces announced PNP draw results, and Quebec organized a recent draw through Arrima. Most of the Canadian provinces and territories except Quebec and Nunavut manage their own PNPs. Through these PNP programs, interested applicants will be invited to apply for a provincial nomination. However, a provincial nomination is not similar to...
Recently, Canada’s employment rate has been falling, with many of their job vacancies not being filled. In addition, Canada’s monthly report on pay and employment has revealed that the number of employees receiving pay or benefits from their employer has decreased for the first time since last May. As a result, 26,000 jobs are no...
The benefits of hiring foreign workers in Canada are many. They often have skills and experience to share with an international pool of capable workers in Canada. It can benefit the business or organization and bring a maximum of foreign workers that can help overcome the labour shortages. Foreign workers also bring new perspectives and...
Express Entry is an application management system. It is the main pathway that the federal government uses to welcome economic-class immigrants through three distinct programs: The Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). Each Express Entry program requires minimum eligibility criteria that an applicant must...
Minimum wage rates are on the rise in Canada. In 2022, eight provinces and territories have joined the wagon to increase the minimum wage rate, and more are set for the rate bumps by the end of this year. This is great news for the workers looking to see some extra income in their bank...
Canada’s love affair with skilled immigration is unlikely to end in the near future. If you are a young professional exploring work opportunities abroad or a young student considering study options abroad, then Canada must be at the top of your list at least till the year 2040. Why 2040—Workforce Retirements Less Additions Well, it’s...
Why is Canada so keen on skilled immigration? While other countries treat immigration as an option, it is more of a compulsion for Canada. This is primarily because Canada’s pro-immigration policies are rooted in pragmatic economic and demographic factors. Skilled immigration is key to Canada’s economic prosperity, and, unlike other countries, Canada has recognized and...
I want to work in Canada. Will Canadian employers hire foreign workers when they have the option of hiring remote workers instead? I want to settle in Canada and become a permanent resident. Am worried about the rising trend of remote jobs and work-from-home positions. Are you too worried about the potential impact of remote...
