economic immigration

Canada sees job vacancies decrease for third consecutive month, as strong hiring persists

December 2022 marked another productive month for Canada’s post-COVID recovery efforts. Total job vacancies fell to 848,000, while payroll employment (the number of people receiving either pay or benefits from their employer) increased as 91,400 positions were filled in the final month of 2022.

By Asheesh Moosapeta

Recent immigrants more likely to be employed than those born in Canada

Over the next three years, Canada will aim to welcome roughly 1.45 million immigrants; with 60% projected to be through economic class programs.

By Asheesh Moosapeta

Do Americans really move to Canada because of politics?

In the wake of Donald Trump’s 2024 election bid announcement, Canada has once again seen an uptick in immigration interest from the United States.

By Asheesh Moosapeta

Ontario and Saskatchewan add 400,000 new jobs, as vacancies remain high

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?

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

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

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

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

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