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Coverage of immigration policy, programs, and trends affecting Canadian employers and the workforce. Includes updates on work permits, international recruitment, skilled worker pathways, and the role of immigration in addressing labour market needs.

Global HR Practices Immigration Opinion
Debate over H-1B visas shines spotlight on U.S. tech worker shortages

by The Conversation March 20, 2025

by The Conversation March 20, 2025

By Moshe Y. Vardi, Rice University A heated debate has recently erupted between two groups of supporters of President Donald Trump. The …

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Ottawa earmarks $52 million to tackle healthcare, construction labour gaps with skilled newcomers

by Todd Humber March 20, 2025

by Todd Humber March 20, 2025

Ottawa is putting up to $52 million into 16 projects aimed at helping skilled newcomers secure jobs in Canada’s healthcare and construction …

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Newfoundland and Labrador sees record immigration numbers in 2024

by HR News Canada Staff March 12, 2025

by HR News Canada Staff March 12, 2025

Newfoundland and Labrador welcomed nearly 6,000 new permanent residents in 2024, pushing the province’s population to its highest level since 1998, Immigration …

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Newfoundland and Labrador updates job vacancy assessment for immigration hiring

by HR News Canada Staff March 10, 2025

by HR News Canada Staff March 10, 2025

The Newfoundland and Labrador government has revised its Job Vacancy Assessment and Atlantic Immigration Program designation processes, changing how employers seek approval …

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Global HR Practices Immigration Opinion
The fear of deportation hangs over unauthorized workers trying to fight exploitation, but all workers in the U.S. have rights

by The Conversation March 10, 2025

by The Conversation March 10, 2025

By Xóchitl Bada, University of Illinois Chicago The Trump administration has repeatedly said it wants to deport as many people as possible. …

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Ironworkers Local 97 calls for ‘immediate end’ to Temporary Foreign Worker program

by The Canadian Press March 10, 2025

by The Canadian Press March 10, 2025

By Darryl Greer Uncertainty and the threat of looming tariffs against Canada by U.S. President Donald Trump is putting Canadian jobs at risk, …

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New program grants permanent residency to home care workers

by Local Journalism Initiative March 10, 2025

by Local Journalism Initiative March 10, 2025

By Michelle Gamage | The Tyee Canadian home care workers are feeling trepidation but are hopeful. Last week the federal government released the …

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City of Grand Prairie pausing Rural Renewal Stream backlog of applicants grows

by Local Journalism Initiative February 28, 2025

by Local Journalism Initiative February 28, 2025

By Jesse Boily | Town & Country News The City of Grande Prairie in Alberta is hitting the brakes on the Rural Renewal …

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Canada extends temporary visa application window for Ukrainians

by The Canadian Press February 28, 2025

by The Canadian Press February 28, 2025

By David Baxter in Ottawa The federal government is extending the timeline for Ukrainians in Canada who fled Russia’s invasion to apply for new …

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More LGBTQ+ Americans are looking to come to Canada since Trump was elected

by The Canadian Press February 26, 2025

by The Canadian Press February 26, 2025

By David Baxter in Ottawa A LGBTQ+ aid organization says there was a massive spike in the number of Americans looking to leave the …

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