Studying in Canada is a popular choice for international students due to the country’s highly-ranked universities. Though, expenses such as house rent, groceries, and conveyance can be expensive. Providentially, international students are allowed to work part-time to back themselves, financially. Here, we will comprehensively highlight the eligibility requirements to work in Canada, how to start job...
From October 1, 2023, Ontario, Manitoba, and four other Canadian provinces are set to increase their minimum wage rates. The minimum wage in Canada has increased to $16.65 per hour. ESDC had reported earlier that around 26000 Canadians earned less than $15,55 per hour. The anticipated rise in minimum wage rates in October 2023 may benefit...
The recent strike that impacted over 155,000 public servants in Canada, including those at Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), has come to an end. The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the Federal Government have reached a tentative agreement, bringing relief to those affected by the strike. The strike began on April 19, with PSAC members...
With effect from April 6, 2023, some current and previous Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) holders may stand eligible for a 1.5-year open work permit. It is expected that the application window will be open until December 31, 2023. The perk of attaining this Open Work Permit permits qualifying individuals to be able to work in...
The United States has always been a nucleus for technology and innovation, attracting talent worldwide. Though, as reported by the Cato Institute in Washington, the employment-based green card backlog has 1.4 million skilled immigrants in waiting. These immigrants face long waiting periods and are unaware of numerous Canadian immigration options available. Thus, international tech workers...
On April 1, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) made an announcement to increase the federal minimum wage by 7% to $16.65 per hour in order to keep up with inflation. The surge of $1.10 per hour comes after the 6.8% rise in the consumer price index in 2022. Recently, an announcement was made...
Quebec has released its 2023 list of jobs eligible for simplified Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) processing. This list affects salaried workers, but not those who are self-employed, and applies to all of Quebec. It takes into account the labour needs of all regions and has grown by more than 100 occupations in the last...
It is commonly observed that immigrants who possess a high level of skill/aptitude are subjected to the perception that they lack the skills/aptitudes necessary to perform many of the same jobs that they would have performed in their country of origin had they not entered Canada. In the eyes of many, this perception is largely...
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is transitioning from its National Occupation Classification (NOC) 2016 to an updated NOC 2021. With the transition to NOC 2021, IRCC has made 16 occupations eligible for Express Entry, including transport truck and bus drivers, two occupations with significant labour shortages throughout the country. Lack of School Bus Drivers...
