Immigration

By Hope Lompe | Canada’s National Observer New research out of the University of British Columbia shows migrant workers are living in extreme heat conditions not compliant with regulations.  Last summer,…

By Hope Lompe | Canada’s National Observer Temporary foreign worker (TFW) permit holders are on the rise in Canada’s forestry industry, thanks to the federal government’s relaxed policies for employers looking…

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 a local food co-operative as part of a…

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 The Conference Board of Canada. The study, which…

A recently released international report says Canada’s temporary foreign worker program is a “breeding ground” for contemporary slavery. The final report by a United Nations special rapporteur who visited Canada…

As Canada’s baby boomers continue to retire, the country’s labour force is undergoing significant shifts, according to a new study from Statistics Canada. The analysis, titled “Canadian labour force: What…

Alberta’s effort to address critical health care shortages in smaller communities has received a significant boost through a provincial immigration initiative. The Dedicated Health Care Pathway, introduced in April 2023,…

Recent immigrants to Canada are facing significant challenges in the labour market, with their unemployment rates rising sharply over the past year, according to new data from Statistics Canada. The…

The federal government is considering new regulations that could make fewer employers eligible to hire temporary foreign workers, Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault said Tuesday. Following a meeting with a group…