December 2022 Labour Force Survey: Employment across Canada rises by over 100,000 to wrap up the year A recap of general employment trends in December 2022, as well as a look into industry-based employment outcomes reported in the latest Labour Force Survey. According to the latest Labour Force Survey (December 2022) released by Statistics Canada, employment in Canada rose 0.5 percentage points over the month (+104,000 jobs), as the national unemployment rate dropped to 5.0% (-0.1% month-over-month). By Vimal Sivakumar
Sponsor Content Why do Express Entry candidates need an educational credential assessment (ECA)? Educational credential assessments (ECAs) are required documentation that individuals need to include with their Express Entry applications. World Education Services (WES) helps those residing inside and outside of Canada with this vital step in their Canadian immigration journey. Skilled workers hopeful of becoming permanent residents (PRs) of Canada normally apply to Express Entry. By World Education Services
Comparing the Temporary Foreign Worker Program against the International Mobility Program Two of the most prominent ways foreign nationals can work in Canada are the Temporary Foreign Worker Program and the International Mobility Program. Read below to understand the key differences between these work permit pathways. Canada has more than 100 different options for foreign nationals looking to come to this country. Many of these pathways can be categorized under two general programs: the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) and the International Mobility Program (IMP). By Vimal Sivakumar
2023: A preview of Canadian immigration An overview of what we can expect to see in the immigration space over the next year. The most recent census revealed that immigrants now make up their largest-ever share of Canada’s total population (23%), beating a record that had previously been set 100 years ago. By Vimal Sivakumar
Canada sees increase in average hourly wages, as job vacancies remain high Statistics Canada’s Q3 job vacancy report suggests a productive hiring climate. Statistics Canada’s job vacancy report for the third quarter of 2022 (Q3) reflects a trend seen throughout the year. Canada continues to face labour shortages, as employers looked to fill close to a million (959,600) job vacancies. By Asheesh Moosapeta
Working and immigrating under Canada’s Free Trade Agreements The Canadian Government has entered into 15 free trade agreements with over 50 countries, making it easier for citizens of partner nations to work in, and potentially immigrate to, Canada. Canada has Free Trade Agreements (FTA) with over 50 countries. These relationships maintain favorable commercial conditions between Canada and fellow member nations, while removing barriers to business between them; often involving the movement of temporary business people and workers, to and from Canada. By Asheesh Moosapeta
Newcomers drive quality growth in the Canadian workforce—but are still underutilized Immigrants drive roughly half the growth in qualification among working-age Canadians between 2016 and 2021. Statistics Canada recently released its report on the education level among Canada’s workforce. By Asheesh Moosapeta
Canadian employment up by 10,000 jobs in November 2022: Labour Force Survey A recap of general Canadian employment trends in November 2022 and a summary of gender-based employment outcomes reported in the latest Labour Force Survey. According to the latest Labour Force Survey (November 2022) released by Statistics Canada, women between 25 and 54 years of age (considered to be of core working age) experienced a rise in employment of 0.4%. By Vimal Sivakumar
How can I get a Canadian Significant Benefit Work Permit? The Significant Benefit Work Permit is a path to a work permit that does not require an LMIA. Overview The Significant Benefit Work Permit (SBWP) is a special work permit available to workers whose hiring would deliver significant benefit to Canada, either economically, culturally and/or socially. By Asheesh Moosapeta