Ontario and Saskatchewan add 400,000 new jobs, as vacancies remain high In the latest report, job vacancies and payroll employment remain high, while unemployment sees decreases in September. Across all sectors, job vacancies were up by 3.8% in September, to 994,800 vacant positions within Canada. The majority of these new job additions were in Ontario and Saskatchewan. By Asheesh Moosapeta
How does IRCC view my country? IRCC’s recent release of its objectives in Asia and the Americas helps illuminate Canada’s strategy towards countries in the region, especially in terms of immigration. Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently released their strategic plan for Asia and the Americas. IRCC has collaboration aims for countries in both regions, hoping to drive better immigration to Canada, increase collaboration with governments in these regions (particularly around the economy, and aid for refugees and asylum seekers), and promote Canada’s immigration pathways […] By Asheesh Moosapeta
Employment rises as Canada’s labour force shrinks slightly While Canada is seeing an uptick of employment and a slight decline in unemployment, the domestic labour market continues to shrink. The national unemployment rate fell by 0.2% to 5.2% in September. Statistics Canada’s September Labour Force Survey revealed positive trends in the labour market around employment, while concerns loomed in the background regarding an aging population and ever-increasing retiree exits from the workforce. By Asheesh Moosapeta
Canada’s PNP immigration results for February 2022 A look back at last month's Provincial Nominee Program updates and draw results from across the country. Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) issued over 5,000 invitations to apply for provincial nomination in February. By Alexandra Miekus
Canada’s PNP immigration results for January 2022 A look back at last month's Provincial Nominee Program updates from across the country. Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) are off to a strong start in 2022 with more than 4,500 invitations to apply for provincial nomination issued last month. By Alexandra Miekus
Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs: A look back at top stories from 2021 From lifting of temporary COVID-19 measures to new streams launches, here are PNP highlights for 2021. Throughout 2021, Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) have worked to address the changing labour needs resulting from the pandemic by introducing new immigration streams and targeting candidates in specific economic sectors. By Alexandra Miekus
Canada’s PNP immigration results of December 2021 A look back at last month's Provincial Nominee Program updates from across the country. Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) issued more than 3,000 invitations to apply for provincial nomination during the month of December. By Shelby Thevenot
An overview of Canada’s PNP immigration results for November 2021 Here is a look back at last month's Provincial Nominee Program updates from across the country. Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) issued nearly 3,000 invitations to apply for provincial nomination during the month of November. By Alexandra Miekus
An overview of Canada’s PNP immigration results for October 2021 A look back at PNP updates from Ontario, British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia and more. The high level of activity in Canada’s provincial nominee programs provides a good reminder that PNPs occupy a key position in Canada’s immigration process. By Alexandra Miekus
