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Foreign skilled worker demand has risen this year for Canadian employers

Foreign skilled worker
Western Canadian employers seeking Foreign skilled workers have seen a significant rise this year, with a 39% increase in LMIA applications nationwide and 83% in Western Canada.  Yukon is the sole exception, with a slight decrease. Nunavut had the highest application growth, followed by Northwest Territories, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. LMIA...
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Canadian Work Permits for African Visitors – The Truth Unveiled

Canadian work permit
The real story exposed about the Canadian work permits for African visitors. Canada is known for its welcoming approach to immigrants and visitors alike, but it's crucial to be wary of misinformation circulating, especially when it comes to obtaining work permits. There have been rumors suggesting that African individuals can...
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Immigrants drive Ontario’s labor force growth

Ontario's labor force growth
The Financial Accountability Office of Ontario (FAO) report highlights that international immigrants increasingly drive Ontario's labor force growth. Based on 2021 Statistics Canada data, the study focuses on immigrants with permanent residence status in Canada. With immigration to Ontario reaching 227,424 in 2022, these new residents play a "significant role"...
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Canada has a current demand for 20,000 New truck drivers

New truck drivers
Canada's trucking industry needs at least 20,000 new truck drivers, a shortage that poses a risk to the economy due to the country's dependence on trucking. Food, Health & Consumer Products of Canada report states that the shortage became critical during the pandemic as some drivers left and demand increased. ...
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International students in Canada hope for a PGWP extension in 2024

PGWP extension in 2024
International students in Canada hope for a PGWP extension in 2024, given the limited options for permanent residency. By mid-2023, Canada had approximately 2.2 million temporary residents, with over 1 million holding work permits - which has almost doubled in a year.  The PGWP, typically a one-time issuance, was temporarily...
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British Columbia is inviting candidates working in the construction sector

construction sector
From November 16, 2023, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) prioritized 25 jobs in the construction sector to support the Homes for People plan, addressing the province's housing and infrastructure needs for the next five years.  Specifically, workers in selected construction roles with provincial trade qualifications will receive...
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Canada Immigration targets stabilizing to support sustainable growth

Canada immigration target
Canada Immigration is crucial for Canada's growth, with about 23% of the population being immigrants, the highest among the G7. The 2024 Canada immigration target is 485,000, 1.2% of Canada's population. Canada's working population is declining, with the current ratio of workers to seniors at 3:1, expected to drop to...
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Ottawa continues measures under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program

Foreign Worker Program
Ottawa keeps up Temporary Foreign Worker Program measures as the Canadian Government continues adapting to current labor market conditions, enabling companies in certain sectors to increase staff numbers while offering lower wages.  This move, designed to bolster employers amidst current economic challenges, extends a measure allowing a significant number of...
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Canada’s green tech industry could offer 2500 jobs opportunities

2500 jobs opportunities
Canada's green tech industry could offer 2500 jobs opportunities as the development of a five-billion-dollar electric vehicle (EV) battery plant in Windsor, Ontario, has recently gained attention, with reports indicating it will employ 2500 job opportunities by 2025. This aligns with Canada's commitment to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, emphasizing...
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Ontario faces a shortage of construction workers

construction workers
Ontario's construction sector faces a shortage of 72,000 construction workers, driven by high retirement rates and booming demand for housing and infrastructure. Over 80,000 workers are set to retire in the next decade, needing more new workers to fill their positions.  This shortage could leave about 118,900 construction positions vacant...
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