On August 15, 2023, the Government of Ontario held new draws in the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream (EJO FW), International Student Stream (EJO IS) and In-Demand Skills Stream (EJO IDS) of the Ontario […]
A study by the Northern Policy Institute found that last year, the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) helped boost Thunder Bay’s economy beyond simply assisting foreign nationals in finding jobs and settling into their
In recent years, there has been a notable increase in migration to high-income countries, according to economists. Global North countries, including Canada, have seen a fast rise in their foreign-born population. Canada’s population growth rate
On August 8, 2023, the Canadian Government announced the Recognized Employer Pilot (REP) to make it easier for repeat Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) employers to hire foreign workers. Employers with at least three positive Labour Market
Ontario is investing $2.6M in free training programs for over 300 newcomers, including Afghan and Ukrainian refugees, to help them find good jobs in Canada. The province is also cracking down on temporary help agencies,
Canada’s technology sector is experiencing significant growth, as evidenced by the 32,115 tech workers who immigrated in the past year. The Technology Councils of North America (TECNA) and Canada’s Tech Network (CTN) report on Tech
Ontario will require Temporary Help Agencies and recruiters to be licensed by January 2024. This addresses the issue of temporary foreign workers being exploited, with some being paid less than minimum wage and not receiving
Canada needs more pathways to permanent residency for temporary foreign workers, according to Naomi Alboim, a senior policy fellow at Toronto Metropolitan University and former deputy minister of immigration. Alboim suggests including foreign workers in
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) focuses on attracting global tech talent to fill job vacancies and promote innovation. To achieve this goal, the government has developed a new Innovation Stream to attract highly talented individuals under
On June 27, 2023, Canada introduced a new temporary measure that allows temporary foreign workers without a study permit to pursue longer study programs. This measure allows foreign workers to pursue additional training and education to enhance