by Nwando Oranye | Jan 18, 2024 | Immigration Blog
According to a Statistics Canada study, African and Asian immigrants had higher employment rates than other regions. For immigrants over 15 years old in 2023, employment rates were: Africa: 67.7%, Asia: 66.3%, Latin America: 66%, North America: 56.6%, and Europe:...
by Nwando Oranye | Jan 18, 2024 | Immigration Blog
A Statistics Canada report reveals that Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) newcomers earn more in Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia, whereas lower earnings are observed in Atlantic Canada, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. The disparity is attributed to local...
by Nwando Oranye | Jan 18, 2024 | Immigration Blog
Effective from January 1, 2024, the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program implemented a few changes to the New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream: Firstly, ITAs will continue to be issued to in-province candidates who hold a qualifying job offer, provided they have...
by Nwando Oranye | Jan 17, 2024 | Immigration Blog
From January 1, 2024, employers recruiting through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) must adjust foreign workers’ wages to match updated prevailing rates, as per Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Although some employers are exempt,...
by Nwando Oranye | Jan 17, 2024 | Immigration Blog
Canada’s population growth is largely driven by record immigration, says the Association for Canadian Studies (ACS) CEO, Jack Jedwab. A Leger poll suggests that in 30+ years, Canada’s population will double, with nearly half identifying as racialized or visible...
