Canada’s employment sees some recovery in June Canada added 231,000 jobs last month, not quite recovering from the losses of the previous two months. Canada saw some economic recovery in June, though gains in employment did not quite match up to losses from the third wave. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada lost more jobs amid third-wave restrictions Statistics Canada's snapshot of the labour market in May shows tighter restrictions led to more job losses, especially in part-time work. Employment in Canada fell for a second month in a row as provinces ramped up public health measures to flatten the curve on the third wave of coronavirus cases. By Shelby Thevenot
Employment drops as Canada introduces stricter health measures Third wave of pandemic leads to 207,000 job losses. Canada saw its unemployment rate increase more than 8 per cent in April 2021, as employment fell by 207,000. By Mohanad Moetaz
Canadian immigrant labour market outcomes were improving before COVID A recent Statistics Canada report examines how immigrant employment rates and wages compared to Canadian-born workers over the past two decades. Before the pandemic, labour market performance gaps between Canadians and immigrants were either closing or remaining steady. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada adds 303,000 jobs in March Statistics Canada's Labour Force Survey shows fast economic growth in March, but gains may not last. Canada’s economy grew even closer to pre-pandemic levels in March. By Shelby Thevenot
January unemployment in Canada reached highest level since August, 2020 Employment losses were driven by part-time work, especially among youth Tighter coronavirus restrictions across Canada drove employment down in January, according to the new Labour Force Survey. By Shelby Thevenot
Median entry wage for immigrants reached record level in 2018 A new Statistics Canada report reveals immigrant wages were on the rise before the pandemic, some groups surpassed Canadian-born workers. The median entry wage for new immigrants admitted to Canada was the highest it had ever been in 2018, according to a Statistics Canada report released Feb. 1. By Shelby Thevenot
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
