More Canadian immigrants are being hired for jobs that fit their qualifications

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2024 12:00:42 +0000

A new Statistics Canada (StatsCan) report suggests that overqualification among Canadian immigrants is decreasing. Overqualification describes what occurs when immigrants to Canada are hired for jobs where their education and/or work experience is too advanced for their role. According to a StatsCan report published on May 22, among recent immigrants with at least a bachelor’s […]

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The 20 most livable cities in Canada for newcomers

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Sun, 03 Dec 2023 14:00:02 +0000

The Globe and Mail recently released a study ranking the most desirable cities for newcomers in Canada. The Globe examined how easy it was to integrate into the community, access to basic amenities and affordable housing. The ranking was meant for individuals who have arrived in Canada over the past five years. Discover if You […]

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How will Canada’s provincial economies perform over the next year?

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 08 Nov 2023 20:50:22 +0000

Last month, TD released its economic forecast for Canada’s provinces. Forecasting economic activity for the rest of 2023 and 2024, TD’s report sought to estimate each province’s economic output based on performance indicators, and wider environmental and political factors—in an attempt to better understand how Canada’s provinces will fair over the next year. What economic […]

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Low unemployment and high participation rate indicate persistent job vacancies in Canada

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sat, 14 Oct 2023 12:45:12 +0000

Statistics Canada’s latest Labour Force Survey reveals signs of healthy employment, as the country’s economy continues to normalise after the COVID-19 pandemic. In the latest report covering September of 2023, Canada’s unemployment rate—the number of unemployed individuals in the country over the age of 15, divided by the country’s total labour force (population aged 15 […]

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Low unemployment and high participation rate indicate persistent job vacancies in Canada

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sat, 14 Oct 2023 12:45:12 +0000

Statistics Canada’s latest Labour Force Survey reveals signs of healthy employment, as the country’s economy continues to normalise after the COVID-19 pandemic. In the latest report covering September of 2023, Canada’s unemployment rate—the number of unemployed individuals in the country over the age of 15, divided by the country’s total labour force (population aged 15 […]

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Labour Force Survey: Employment in Canada held steady in February 2023

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Sat, 11 Mar 2023 14:00:16 +0000

According to Statistics Canada’s latest Labour Force Survey, employment in Canada stayed relatively the same (+22,000; +0.1%), following two monthly increases in December 2022 and January 2023. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The unemployment rate remained unchanged at 5.0%, which is just shy of the record-low 4.9% that was seen in the […]

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December 2022 Labour Force Survey: Employment across Canada rises by over 100,000 to wrap up the year

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sat, 07 Jan 2023 13:00:05 +0000

According to the latest Labour Force Survey (December 2022) released by Statistics Canada, employment in Canada rose 0.5 percentage points over the month (+104,000 jobs), as the national unemployment rate dropped to 5.0% (-0.1% month-over-month). General employment trends across Canada Many immigrants to Canada come to this country seeking a better life, which often includes […]

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Canadian employment up by 10,000 jobs in November 2022: Labour Force Survey

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sun, 04 Dec 2022 14:00:31 +0000

According to the latest Labour Force Survey (November 2022) released by Statistics Canada, women between 25 and 54 years of age (considered to be of core working age) experienced a rise in employment of 0.4%. Of particular interest, especially after Canada’s most recent Immigration Levels Plan (2023-2025) announced record-high immigration targets over the next several […]

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Statistics Canada data shows that immigrants have a high rate of employment

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 05 Nov 2022 12:00:07 +0000

Statistics Canada has released the Labour Force Survey data for October 2022. Overall, the rate of unemployment has recovered from increases over May-September but is still consistent with September at 5.2%. The biggest gains in employment were in manufacturing, construction and accommodation and food services while employment decreased in wholesale and retail trade, as well […]

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Employment rises as Canada’s labour force shrinks slightly

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 10 Oct 2022 12:00:30 +0000

The national unemployment rate fell by 0.2% to 5.2% in September. Statistics Canada’s September Labour Force Survey revealed positive trends in the labour market around employment, while concerns loomed in the background regarding an aging population and ever-increasing retiree exits from the workforce. Schedule a Free Canadian Immigration Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm […]

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