Coming to Canada as a skilled worker: Express Entry or the Provincial Nominee Program? The benefits of applying for permanent residence under both programs. The federal government and the provinces and territories can operate their own distinct immigration programs. However, the federal government makes the final decision about whether a candidate can obtain permanent residence. By Julia Hornstein
Unemployment rate among immigrants is the lowest of any August on record “As more Canadians reach retirement age and exit the labour force, immigration becomes particularly important in supporting labour force growth.” — Labour Force Survey, August 2022. Statistics Canada has released its Labour Force Survey (LFS) for the month of August 2022. By Asheesh Moosapeta
