It didn’t take long for Namneet Singh to find full-time employment again, after a fire in Jasper, Alta., last week destroyed the …
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FeaturedImmigrationWorkforce Statistics
Newly landed immigrants more likely to receive Canada Child Benefit if employed: Statistics Canada, CRA study
Newly landed immigrant couples in Canada with young children and some employment income are significantly more likely to receive the Canada child …
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Canada’s new care worker immigration programs need faster processing times to keep families together
By Jennifer E. Shaw, Thompson Rivers University; Alicia Massie, Simon Fraser University, and Anita Minh, University of British Columbia The Canadian government …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionImmigration
‘Invisible shackles’: How cultural stigma hinders immigrant women from seeking help for intimate partner violence
On Feb. 1, 2024, the killing of a mother and her five-month-old daughter rocked the Richmond Hill community, but it was only …
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FeaturedImmigrationLabour Shortages
Ontario, Alberta collaborate to streamline international credential recognition
Ontario and Alberta have partnered to facilitate international credential recognition and post-journeyperson certification, aiming to address skilled labour shortages and streamline the …
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Alberta establishes advisory committee to streamline foreign credential recognition
Alberta’s government has formed a new advisory committee aimed at improving the province’s system for recognizing foreign credentials, a move designed to …
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FeaturedImmigrationLabour Shortages
Ontario expands health-care opportunities for newcomers, tackles immigration fraud
The Ontario government has announced significant changes to the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) aimed at addressing labour shortages in the health …
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Saskatchewan strengthens immigration laws, says move will protect foreign workers
Saskatchewan’s new legislation aimed at bolstering its immigration system and safeguarding foreign workers from exploitation is now in effect. The Immigration Services …
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FeaturedImmigrationLegislation & Compliance
B.C.’s new rules for international credential recognition for 29 professions now in force
B.C.’s International Credentials Recognition Act is now in force — with the legislation taking effect on July 1, 2024. The new legislation …
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Employers violating temporary foreign worker program rules facing stiffer penalties from Ottawa
The federal government has ramped up efforts to protect temporary foreign workers (TFWs), increasing penalties for non-compliant employers by 36% over the …