How early Express Entry immigrants fared in the labour market: study IRCC study shows outcomes of immigrants over the first three years of the Express Entry system Nearly all Express Entry immigrants found employment in the first year after landing, and, generally, outperformed immigrants who came through the previous application system. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada regains 55% of jobs lost to coronavirus Canada’s economy is on the upswing for the third month in a row. Canada is seeing some economic recovery as coronavirus restrictions ease throughout the country. By Shelby Thevenot
Quebec resumes foreign worker recruitment campaigns The Québec government and its various partners are gradually resuming international recruitment efforts, including the Journées Québec (Québec Days), which bring together businesses seeking to hire international talent. Québec is holding online recruitment campaigns targeting foreign workers to help employers in the province fill labour shortages and support the province’s post-pandemic economic recovery. By Alexandra Miekus
Canada welcomed over 19,000 immigrants in June Canada’s immigration level in June was the highest since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Canada welcomed nearly 19,200 new permanent residents in June 2020. This was revealed in new Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) data released today. By Kareem El-Assal
Immigration counteracts effects of anticipated COVID-19 baby slump in Canada ANALYSIS: Coronavirus is expected to lower fertility rates in high-income countries, and raise fertility in low-income countries, according to a new scientific editorial. Canada will have to continue supporting immigration if coronavirus is going to lower already-declining fertility rates. By Shelby Thevenot
Express Entry: Canada holds rare federal skilled trades draw Canada has held just the 7th Federal Skilled Trades Program draw since Express Entry's launch in 2015. Canada has held its second Express Entry draw in two days. By Shelby Thevenot
Addressing inequities affecting immigrants key to economic recovery A new report from the University of Toronto and YWCA calls for Canada to support groups that have been disproportionately affected by coronavirus, including migrant workers. Canada will need to address inequalities that have been exemplified by the coronavirus outbreak in order to make a full economic recovery, a new report says. By Shelby Thevenot
After coronavirus: Immigrants will be key to Canada’s economic recovery Why the global economic slowdown is unlikely to change Canada’s immigration plans post-coronavirus. The coronavirus pandemic is having a devastating impact on economies around the world. By Kareem El-Assal
Canada needs workers and immigrants are key, says Bank of Canada governor As Canada's economy hits its 'sweet spot,' Stephen Poloz says labour supply can't keep up with demand Immigrants have a key role to play in helping grow the Canadian economy and off-setting the country’s growing shortage of skilled labour, says Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz. By Stephen Smith
