Refusals and appeals for Canadian immigration applications You may have recourse if your immigration application was unjustly refused. It can be devastating to learn that your temporary or permanent residency application to Canada has been refused. Fortunately, you may have recourse. By Daniel Levy
Provinces working to make it easier for internationally educated nurses to work in Canada In the face of a severe shortage of registered nurses, British Columbia and Ontario are working to remove obstacles for internationally educated nurses. British Columbia has recently announced that it is removing some of the barriers for internationally educated nurses (IENs) to register with the province. It will do so by removing application fees and providing new financial support to nurses returning to practice after a period of absence. By Edana Robitaille
Canadian job vacancies down more than 44,000 in October 2022 Statistics Canada has provided an updated look at job vacancies in Canada as of October 2022. On December 22, Statistics Canada released its latest monthly report on payroll employment, earnings and hours, and job vacancies for October 2022. By Vimal Sivakumar
The IEC 2023 pool is now open Following an increase in capacity, the International Experience Canada program is open for applications. The International Experience Canada (IEC) program is accepting applications for its 2023 pool. By Asheesh Moosapeta
December 2022 Labour Force Survey: Employment across Canada rises by over 100,000 to wrap up the year A recap of general employment trends in December 2022, as well as a look into industry-based employment outcomes reported in the latest Labour Force Survey. According to the latest Labour Force Survey (December 2022) released by Statistics Canada, employment in Canada rose 0.5 percentage points over the month (+104,000 jobs), as the national unemployment rate dropped to 5.0% (-0.1% month-over-month). By Vimal Sivakumar
Comparing the Temporary Foreign Worker Program against the International Mobility Program Two of the most prominent ways foreign nationals can work in Canada are the Temporary Foreign Worker Program and the International Mobility Program. Read below to understand the key differences between these work permit pathways. Canada has more than 100 different options for foreign nationals looking to come to this country. Many of these pathways can be categorized under two general programs: the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) and the International Mobility Program (IMP). By Vimal Sivakumar
Am I eligible for the Start-Up Visa Program? What are the requirements to receive permanent residence under the Start-Up Visa Program? The Start-Up Visa Program (SUVP) is for entrepreneurs who want to start and grow their companies in Canada. The program is created for entrepreneurs (and identified essential people within their businesses) who want to set up, work, and grow their businesses in Canada. By Asheesh Moosapeta
Global Talent Stream adds five new eligible occupations to program ESDC has expanded the Global Talent Stream to a variety of eligible engineering positions. On December 22nd, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) expanded the list of eligible occupations in the Global Talent Stream (GTS). By Asheesh Moosapeta
Canada sees increase in average hourly wages, as job vacancies remain high Statistics Canada’s Q3 job vacancy report suggests a productive hiring climate. Statistics Canada’s job vacancy report for the third quarter of 2022 (Q3) reflects a trend seen throughout the year. Canada continues to face labour shortages, as employers looked to fill close to a million (959,600) job vacancies. By Asheesh Moosapeta
