by Nwando Oranye | Jan 31, 2024 | Immigration Blog
The provincial and federal governments are investing in a Labour Force Adjustment Committee to tackle New Brunswick’s construction sector labour shortages. Spearheaded by the Construction Association of New Brunswick, the committee concentrates on filling job...
by Nwando Oranye | Jan 31, 2024 | Immigration Blog
Thousands of Ukrainians are expected to enter Canada by March 2024, escaping violence from the Russian invasion. Over 936,293 temporary emergency visas have been issued since March 2022, and 210,178 individuals have arrived in Canada as of November 28. Pre-arrival...
by Nwando Oranye | Jan 31, 2024 | Immigration Blog
Spousal sponsorship arrivals in Canada decreased by 14.8% in November, according to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) data. After an 8.7% rebound in October with 5,155 new permanent residents, the numbers fell to 4,390 in November. Despite this,...
by Nwando Oranye | Jan 31, 2024 | Immigration Blog
As of January 29, 2024, two Atlantic Canadian provinces – Newfoundland and Labrador and New Brunswick – have raised their minimum wages. Newfoundland and Labrador have announced a $0.60 increase effective April 1, 2024, per the Labour Standards Regulations. This means...
by Nwando Oranye | Jan 30, 2024 | Immigration Blog
Desjardins Group’s chief economist, Jimmy Jean, argues that reducing immigration will not solve Canada’s housing crisis. Despite claims that high immigration levels and the cap on international student numbers are part of the problem, Jean believes the issue...
