Western Canadian employers have observed a considerable increase in their recruitment efforts for overseas skilled workers this year, with a 39% rise in Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications nationwide, and an 83% increase in the western region. With the

On November 30, 2023, Manitoba conducted a new invitation round for the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). In round #201, the MPNP extended invitations to 148 candidates under the Close Relative in Manitoba selection with a minimum score of 609.

On November 29, 2023, Ontario released an update on the processing times for the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). Currently, the PhD Graduate Stream and Masters Graduate Stream have processing times of 30-60 days and 60-90 days, respectively. The Express

Immigration Minister Marc Miller says Canada is on track to meet a six per cent francophone immigration target by next year, despite nearly two decades of government efforts to meet the previous 4.4 per cent target. The new goal is

Ontario plans to increase the minimum wage for early childhood educators (ECE) to $23.86 per hour in 2023, which is up from the previously planned $20. This increase is meant to tackle staff shortages and is part of the childcare

On November 21, 2023, the Government of British Columbia held new invitation draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and issued invitations to apply to qualified candidates in healthcare, childcare, construction, and tech occupations. In the Tech draw,

This new measure aims to provide a safe and legal means for eligible individuals from these countries to come to Canada. The pathway is designed for those who are at risk of human rights abuses or who are facing exceptional

Beginning November 16, 2023, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) will prioritize 25 construction jobs in support of the Homes for People plan. This plan will address the province’s housing and infrastructure needs for the next five years.

he development of a five-billion-dollar electric vehicle (EV) battery plant in Windsor, Ontario, has received recent attention, with reports that it will employ 2,500 people by 2025. This aligns with Canada’s commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, underscoring the

The Ontario Government aims to modify the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) to enhance the eligibility criteria for international students. The suggested legislation concentrates on revising requirements for individuals in one-year college graduate certificate programs, that are available across the