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 […]
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 unemployment
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
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,
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
Statistics Canada published a new study exploring links between the employment rate of core working-age immigrants and the duration of their stay in Canada. The data highlights that immigrants with over ten years of stay had the
On January 5, 2024, the Government of Canada published a new update regarding the participation eligibility requirements for Italian nationals participating under the International Experience Canada (IEC) program. As per the bilateral agreement between Italy and Canada, Italian
The Quebec Immigrant Investor Program (QIIP) has resumed accepting applications as of January 1, 2024, with enhanced requirements. This reopening follows a period of closure under the guidance of Immigration Minister Christine Frechette to foster better socioeconomic
Statistics Canada reports a net emigration of 35,337 between mid-2022 and mid-2023, the highest since 2017, driven by high living costs. The British Columbia Business Council’s analysis of federal data indicates these pressures may persist. The Council’s
On January 4, 2024, the Government of Canada published an update regarding the increase in the processing and collection of fees. According to the update, as of December 1, 2023, there has been an increase in the