November Labour Market Insights
In November, there was a slight uptick in employment by 25,000, leading to a reduction in the employment rate to 61.8% in the labour market. This decrease was attributed to population growth outpacing employment growth. The unemployment rate rose to...
Canada Increases the Inadmissibility Fees
Commencing on December 1, 2023, the Canadian Government will enact yearly modifications to inadmissibility fees applicable to foreign nationals seeking status changes within Canada. These adjustments are calculated in accordance with inflation rates from April 2018, leading to an increase...
IRCC reduced the immigration inventories and backlogs
On November 21, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released updated information regarding immigration inventories and delays. The latest data indicated a total of 2,166,800 applications encompassing permanent residence, temporary residence, and citizenship approvals within all IRCC inventories. As...
CFP for Settlement Service Providers
On the 14th of November, 2023, Marc Miller, the Minister of Immigration, initiated a call for proposals for settlement and resettlement service providers throughout Canada, excluding Quebec. The funding, spanning five years, aims to bolster services for newcomers, with a...
Immigration Levels Should Increase in the Future
Immigration plays a significant role in bolstering Canada’s population, constituting 23% of the total. It stands as the primary driver of population growth, reaching the highest levels since Confederation and surpassing other G7 nations. Canada is experiencing a gradual decline...
ON bans employers from asking for Canadian work experience
The Ontario government is putting forward a law that would forbid employers from mandating “Canadian work experience” in job applications. The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development in Ontario argues that this measure will help alleviate labor shortages...
2024-2026 Immigration Levels Plan
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) unveiled Canada’s Immigration Plan for 2024-2026. The new strategy aims to embrace 485,000 newcomers in 2024 and 500,000 in both 2025 and 2026. As per this fresh approach, the government intends to prioritize economic...
New Measures to Boost the Immigration System
On October 31, 2023, Immigration Minister Marc Miller unveiled the document titled “An Immigration System for Canada’s Future”. This document delineates strategies to strengthen Canada’s immigration system, aiming to foster economic growth and maintain Canada’s attractiveness. Among the proposed improvements...
Amendment to International Student Program
Canada’s Immigration Minister, Marc Miller, unveiled initiatives to enhance the International Student Program. Starting from December 1, 2023, educational institutions will be required to validate each applicant’s acceptance directly with Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). This measure aims to...
Canada’s Employment Rate Increases to 62%
In September, Canada witnessed a rise in its employment rate, with the addition of 64,000 jobs. The employment rate increased by 0.1 percentage points, reaching 62%. The most notable changes occurred within the 25 to 54 age group. Employment for...
