How are immigrant women faring in Canada’s workforce? International Women’s Day takes place annually on March 8th as a global recognition of the contributions that women make in the workplace, the work they do in the home as well as their cultural and societal contributions. It also acts as a day to bring awareness to many of the ongoing struggles women face globally. By Edana Robitaille
IRCC extends policy that allows visitors to obtain work permits if they have valid job offers Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that any foreign national who receives a job offer while in Canada will be able to apply for, and receive, a work permit. By Edana Robitaille
Why birth rates are low in Canada and much of the Western world Birth rates are low in much of the western world. By Vimal Sivakumar
The Lunar New Year: A Time to Remember and Celebrate Canada’s Diverse Heritage Also known as the Spring Festival, Lunar New Year 2023 begins today — on January 22 — and ends on February 1. By Vimal Sivakumar
IRCC announces additional funding for Racialized Newcomer Women Pilot Program Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced its intent to provide an additional $5.8 million in support for 10 projects under the Racialized Women Newcomers Pilot Program. The announcement was made in Halifax on December 9 as part of a 16-day awareness campaign about ending gender-based violence against women. By Edana Robitaille
Travellers arriving from China, Hong Kong, and Macao must present negative COVID-19 test result: Canadian government This move comes in response to a recent surge of COVID-19 in the country. By Vimal Sivakumar
Recent Canadian immigrants endured disproportionate economic strain due to COVID-19: Statistics Canada The economic contributions of Canadian immigrants cannot be understated. By Vimal Sivakumar
Express Entry applications to be processed within 6 months again Prior to the pandemic, the Canadian government aimed to process most Express Entry immigration applications within six months. By Gabriel Dumitrascu
Quebec needs more workers to fill job vacancies: report Quebec has started off the year with a low unemployment rate and a record number of job vacancies. In an effort to address labour shortages, the provincial and federal governments have put forth a number of measures to support immigrants. By Shelby Thevenot
