The federal government has announced a $9-million investment to help 1,500 internationally trained trades workers obtain Red Seal certification, aiming to alleviate …
Immigration
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By Reena Kukreja, Queen’s University, Ontario The Canadian government recently announced that it is making significant cuts to the number of immigrants …
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Donald Trump election sparks U.S. interest in move to Canada, say immigration lawyers
By Cassandra Szklarski Vancouver immigration lawyer Ryan Rosenberg says he’s been getting so many inquiries from disaffected U.S. voters that he set up …
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NDP calls on federal government to allow open work permits for temporary workers
By David Baxter A parliamentary committee is calling on the government to change how it handles permits for temporary workers after a UN …
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Regina hosts first refugee hiring event to address labour shortages
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberRegina is hosting its inaugural Refugee Hiring Event today, connecting five local employers with 41 refugees and forcibly displaced individuals seeking employment, …
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Police lay sex assault charges against Calgary man who volunteered to help newcomers
By Lauren Krugel Police in Calgary have laid sexual assault charges against a man who volunteered helping newcomers come to Canada. They say …
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Mac’s Convenience Stores found vicariously liable for agent’s breach of fiduciary duty in class action over foreign worker fees
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberIn a ruling of interest to employers using third-party recruiters, the British Columbia Supreme Court has ruled that Mac’s Convenience Stores is …
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Trucking, construction expect ‘labour crisis’ with new temporary worker rules
By David Baxter Dominique Lamothe said the trucking firm she works for will be in trouble once new rules for high-wage temporary foreign …
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By Allison Jones New federal rules would prevent international students who graduate from early childhood education programs from applying for a work permit …
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The Parti Québécois says it would lean on robots and automation to replace temporary workers as part of a lengthy proposal to …