Nova Scotia jobs in-demand because of COVID-19 The pandemic has caused some jobs to be more in-demand than others in Nova Scotia. COVID-19 measures have forced the workplace to look drastically different from how it was before, and some sectors have had more success than others making the adjustments. By Mohanad Moetaz
Some travellers to Canada can now apply for a work permit at a port of entry Travellers need to be exempt from a temporary resident visa or be from the U.S., Greenland or Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, and meet other requirements. Most travellers to Canada were not able to apply for a work permit at a Canadian port of entry (POE) during the pandemic because of the travel restrictions that have been in place. However, they are now able to do so, provided they meet certain requirements. By Mohanad Moetaz
Quebec skilled workers now eligible for Bridging Open Work Permit Quebec skilled worker applicants in Canada can now obtain a BOWP for an initial duration of 24 months. As of August 31, 2021, temporary foreign workers who reside in Quebec and have been selected by Quebec as skilled workers, are eligible, under certain conditions, to apply for a Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP). By Kareem El-Assal
15 jobs in Quebec in high demand due to COVID-19 The pandemic has caused some occupations in Quebec to be more in-demand than others. Canada released a government study that highlights the jobs that were affected by the pandemic in Quebec. By Mohanad Moetaz
Visitors in Canada continue to have access to work permits IRCC announced the extension of a temporary policy introduced a year ago to help employers find workers and allow temporary residents to enter the workforce. Canada announced that it is extending until February 28, 2022, a coronavirus-related measure allowing visitors to obtain work permits. By Alexandra Miekus
Canada recovers 90,000 jobs in August Statistics Canada's Labour Force Survey suggests Canada's economy is continuing on an upward trajectory. The number of people employed in Canada almost caught up to pre-pandemic levels in August, according to the newest Labour Force Survey. By Shelby Thevenot
9 Manitoba jobs that are in demand due to COVID-19 The pandemic has caused certain Manitoba occupations to be more in-demand than others. A Canadian government study highlights some occupations that have increased in demand in Manitoba because of the pandemic. By Mohanad Moetaz
Canada had 815,800 job vacancies in June Statistics Canada's latest job vacancy report suggests job openings were driven by the accommodation and food services sector. This past June, there was a spike in job openings in accommodation and food services in Canada. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada is allowing some Working Holiday Visa holders to extend their visas Working Holiday Visas may be eligible for a 12 month extension. Working Holiday Visa holders whose travel was interrupted by the pandemic are getting one last chance to come to Canada. By Shelby Thevenot
