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.
The federal government has approved Quebec’s request to temporarily halt the processing of new Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications for low-wage …
By Hope Lompe | Canada’s National Observer New research out of the University of British Columbia shows migrant workers are living in extreme …
By Hope Lompe | Canada’s National Observer Temporary foreign worker (TFW) permit holders are on the rise in Canada’s forestry industry, thanks to …
By Richard Wright | The Lake Report Federal Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre was in Niagara-on-the-Lake Thursday, August 8, making a stump speech at …
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in some of Canada’s fastest-growing cities are grappling with persistent skills shortages, according to recent research by …
A recently released international report says Canada’s temporary foreign worker program is a “breeding ground” for contemporary slavery. The final report by …
As Canada’s baby boomers continue to retire, the country’s labour force is undergoing significant shifts, according to a new study from Statistics …
Alberta’s effort to address critical health care shortages in smaller communities has received a significant boost through a provincial immigration initiative. The …
Recent immigrants to Canada are facing significant challenges in the labour market, with their unemployment rates rising sharply over the past year, …
The federal government is considering new regulations that could make fewer employers eligible to hire temporary foreign workers, Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault …
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