Economic recovery: Canada adds another 246,000 jobs in August More Canadians are returning back to work during the coronavirus pandemic. Canada’s economic recovery is continuing. Some 3 million jobs were lost following lockdowns introduced across Canada in March to contain the spread of the coronavirus. By Alexandra Miekus
More U.S. film productions moving to Canada Despite COVID-19, which has had an impact on virtually every aspect of the entertainment industry, Canada is experiencing a sharp increase in entertainment activity due to U.S. film productions choosing to relocate. Industry insiders say a growing number of major American productions are relocating to Canada. By Alexandra Miekus
Study: PNP and CEC immigrants fare better in labour market Gaining Canadian experience as a temporary resident pays off once you become a permanent resident. Immigrants who gain permanent residence through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) fare better in the labour market than those who immigrate through the Foreign Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and the Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP). By Mohanad Moetaz
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
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
Employment recovering in Canada Statistics Canada data show that the coronavirus lockdown caused a sharper decline and recovery than previous economic downturns. Newly-released data on payroll, and earning hours from May show how easing coronavirus-related restrictions is affecting employment in Canada. By Shelby Thevenot
Atlantic Canada lost fewest jobs due to coronavirus Labour markets in the Atlantic provinces fared particularly well, while increases in unemployment rates due to COVID-19 are highest in Canada's major cities, according to the BMO's June quarterly report on labour market trends. The closure of non-essential services to slow the spread of COVID-19 was devastating for the Canadian labour market, but the country’s employment rate rebounded in June. By Alexandra Miekus
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
