Ontario labour minister seeks more immigration and better worker conditions If passed, the new legislation would make it easier for immigrants to work in regulated occupations, ban non-compete agreements, implement a "disconnect from work" policy for certain employers, and more. Ontario’s minister of labour, who also oversees immigration, is calling for legislative changes to make the province a more attractive place to work. By Shelby Thevenot
Ontario proposing changes to help immigrants work in their field The new changes will be the first of their kind in Canada, if the legislation is passed. Ontario is proposing legislation that would help internationally-trained immigrants get work in their field of expertise. By Shelby Thevenot
Canadian immigration applicants now only need to submit highest degree for ECA ECAs allow Canadian immigration officials and future employers see how foreign education compares to Canadian education Most people who apply for Canadian immigration need to submit a document verifying that their foreign degrees, diplomas, and certificates have a valid Canadian equivalent. By Shelby Thevenot
Analysis: Solving Canada’s 50-year, $50-billion immigration challenge requires multifaceted action Credential recognition is a 50-year-old problem, and it's now costing the Canadian economy an estimated $50 billion per year The wage gap between immigrants and Canadian-born workers has more than doubled in the last 30 years, according to a new report by the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) — despite the federal government placing more emphasis on economic class immigration. By Kareem El-Assal
Canada commits $10 million to help newcomers find work and enter job market faster Funding will develop 15 projects through Canada's Foreign Credential Recognition Program Canada is committing up to $10 million under its Foreign Credential Recognition Program for projects designed to help internationally trained newcomers find and keep well-paying jobs. By CIC News
