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
Canada’s unemployment rate down to record-low 5.1% Demand for workers is booming in Canada as unemployment declines and job vacancies rise. Canada’s unemployment rate hit a new record-low of 5.1%, the lowest point it’s been since comparable data became available in 1976. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada reports over 1 million job vacancies A Statistics Canada report reveals job vacancies are reaching all-time highs in Canada. Canadian employers were actively seeking to fill more than one million vacant positions at the beginning of March 2022, according to Statistics Canada’s latest report on job vacancies, payroll, and earnings. By Shelby Thevenot
How Canada’s new NOC will affect Express Entry eligibility 16 occupations will become eligible for Express Entry and three will become ineligible in November 2022. Details of how the updated National Occupation Classification (NOC) system will affect Express Entry eligibility have been released. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada’s unemployment rate falls to all-time low of 5.2% Canada's labour market remains very strong for Canadian-born and immigrant workers alike. Canada’s unemployment rate has fallen to a new all-time low once again. By Kareem El-Assal
Alberta lifts restrictions on temporary foreign workers The province is looking to help employers meet their workforce needs. Effective May 1st, Alberta is lifting restrictions on the hiring of new temporary foreign workers. By Daniel Levy
Quebec needs more workers to fill job vacancies: report The Institute du Québec's study sheds light on how the pandemic affected Quebec's labour force. Quebec has started off the year with a low unemployment rate and a record number of job vacancies. In an effort to address labour shortages, the provincial and federal governments have put forth a number of measures to support immigrants. By Shelby Thevenot
Sponsor Content How will Canada’s economy affect immigrant workers? Overall, the economic outlooks shows strong employment growth over the next few years with many opportunities for newcomers. At the beginning of the pandemic, immigrants who had landed in the last five years experienced higher unemployment levels than Canadian born workers. By Scotiabank
Sponsor Content Re-credentialing in Canada: How to certify your foreign education and professional credentials in Canada Here's what you need to know about the process, the time involved, and the cost. Considering moving to Canada to work or study and wondering if you’ll be able to work in your profession or pursue an advanced degree? By Scotiabank
