Survey suggests how Canada can improve economic outcomes for immigrants Immigrants were asked about their economic well-being during the pandemic. Many immigrants lost their job and were not able to support themselves financially during the coronavirus outbreak in Canada, according to a new survey. By Shelby Thevenot
International students unable to meet Canadian work experience requirement get another chance Canada introduces a new policy that will give international students affected by COVID-19 another chance to gain the work experience they need to be eligible for permanent residence. A new policy was introduced today, January 8, 2021, by the Government of Canada that will allow former international students with an expired or expiring Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) to apply for a new open work permit. By Alexandra Miekus
Canada employment growth slows in November Between October and November, employment rose 0.3 per cent, following an increase of 0.5 per cent in the month before. Although Canada’s labour market still saw improvements in November, the rate of recovery is continuing to slow. By Shelby Thevenot
Canadian business association calls federal government to address labour shortages 429,000 jobs went unfulfilled in the second quarter of 2019; Canadian immigration programs addressing need for talent Canada’s private sector job vacancy rate is maintaining record high levels, and a non-profit business organization is calling for all political parties in the upcoming Canadian federal election to take measures to tackle the labour shortage. By Shelby Thevenot
Report calls for big increase in immigration to New Brunswick as labour shortages rise New Brunswick is on track to lose 110,200 workers by 2026, says New Brunswick Multicultural Council Immigration to New Brunswick will need to increase to around 7,500 newcomers a year if the province is to overcome the population and labour market shortage “crisis” it is now facing, says a new report. By Stephen Smith
