What are your employment rights as a foreign worker? In Canada, the rights of all workers are protected by law. All Canadians have the right to be treated fairly in the workplace, free from discrimination and abuse. By Julia Hornstein
Work and Study Permit holders see huge gains in employment, as strong hiring continues in Canada 2023 begins with substantial growth in several industries, and across five provinces. January saw a considerable increase in overall employment, as 150,000 jobs (+5% of total employment) across Canada were filled in the first month of 2023. By Asheesh Moosapeta
Canadian job vacancies down more than 44,000 in October 2022 Statistics Canada has provided an updated look at job vacancies in Canada as of October 2022. On December 22, Statistics Canada released its latest monthly report on payroll employment, earnings and hours, and job vacancies for October 2022. By Vimal Sivakumar
Recent Canadian immigrants endured disproportionate economic strain due to COVID-19: Statistics Canada Statistics Canada released a new report today analyzing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on economic integration among recent Canadian immigrants. Read our recap of the study below. The economic contributions of Canadian immigrants cannot be understated. By Vimal Sivakumar
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
Finding work in Canada: Should you negotiate your salary as a newcomer? Tips on how to negotiate your salary. As a newcomer, you may feel as though you cannot negotiate your salary because you do not have any prior Canadian work experience. This assumption is incorrect, especially when you have experience in your field. 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
Canada’s high job vacancy rate means immigration will be even more critical to the labour market in the future As Canada rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic, it is increasingly reliant on immigration to fill large gaps in the labour force. Canada’s unemployment rate is at a record low of 5.1%, resulting in significant worker shortages. Job vacancies are more than 80% higher than they were pre-pandemic. By Edana Robitaille
Canada sees record-high job vacancies in the first quarter of 2022 High job vacancies coupled with low unemployment make for a tight labour market in Canada. Job vacancies in Canada climbed to 957,500 in the first quarter, the highest quarterly number on record according to Statistics Canada. By Shelby Thevenot
