Ontario and Manitoba, four additional provinces, set to increase minimum wage rates in October 2023 On October 1 this year, six of ten provinces across Canada will raise regional minimum wage rates. By Vimal Sivakumar
Study: Immigrant women closing the human capital gender gap Statistics Canada has released a new study that demonstrates women’s contribution to the overall level of human capital in Canada from 1970 to 2020 (50 years). By Edana Robitaille
British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec, and Manitoba issue invitations for provincial immigration Four provinces have invited candidates in recent provincial immigration draws. By Edana Robitaille
Canadian employers are using social media to screen job candidates Canadian employers are checking out potential job candidates on social media before offering a job or sometimes even an interview. This applies to both newcomers and Canadians alike. By Edana Robitaille
Sponsor Content Canadian Immigration: The Benefits of an Educational Credential Assessment when applying to the PNP Since 2022, the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) has been among Canada’s leading immigration pathways. The success of the program is projected to continue, as outlined in Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan for 2023-2025. By World Education Services
Tools for finding your first home as a newcomer to Canada As a newcomer to Canada, one of the first things you will need to do is find a place for you and your family to call home. For most people new to Canada, your first home may likely be a rented house or apartment. By Julia Hornstein
IRCC issues another 3,500 invitations in latest Express Entry draw IRCC has held the eleventh Express Entry draw of 2023. By Edana Robitaille
Canada ranked safest country on earth for LGBTQ+ travellers, third year in a row Journalists Lyric and Asher Fergusson run a travel site dedicated to safety. At the beginning of March, they published a report called “The 203 Worst (& Safest) Countries for LGBTQ+ Travel in 2023.” Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The journalist took a deep look into LGBTQ+ rights in each country. After over […] By Julia Hornstein
IRCC introduces new immigration measures to support Sudanese nationals On April 24, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced that Canada will introduce new immigration measures to support Sudanese temporary residents who are currently in Canada and may be unable to return home due to the unstable situation in their country. By Edana Robitaille