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Canada increasing the federal minimum wage by 7 percent on April 1

April 3, 2023 admin canada immigration, compensation, earnings, employment and social decelopment canada, ESDC, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC, jobs, Minimum Wage, work permit, workers’ rights

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sat, 01 Apr 2023 12:00:08 +0000

In a move designed to “keep pace with inflation”, Canada’s federal minimum wage will be increasing by $1.10 as of today. In the words of Canada’s Minister of Labour, Seamus O’Regan Jr., “the cost of living is rising, so we’re making sure that wages keep going up too. We’re looking after workers, because that’s how […]

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Canada increasing the federal minimum wage by 7 percent today

April 1, 2023 admin canada immigration, compensation, earnings, employment and social decelopment canada, ESDC, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC, jobs, Minimum Wage, work permit, workers’ rights

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sat, 01 Apr 2023 12:00:08 +0000

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Immigrate to Canada as a tech worker from the U.S.

March 31, 2023 admin Canada, canada immigration, cusma, Express Entry, Invitation to Apply, jobs, permanent residence, provincial nominee program, start-up visa, tech indutry, temporary residence, tfwp, United States

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2023 13:00:46 +0000

In March 2022, the Cato Institute in Washington, D.C. reported an “employment-based green card backlog” of 1.4 million skilled immigrants in the U.S. (2021). Accordingly, many foreign nationals in the U.S. are being confronted with the perils of extensive processing times, all the while being unaware that they have many employment-based Canadian immigration options at […]

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From LinkedIn to TikTok: How newcomers are using social media to succeed in Canada

March 29, 2023 admin canada immigration, Facebook, immigration, instagram, jobs, LinkedIn, newcomer to canada, newcomers, settle, skype, social media, tiktok, Twitter, Youtube, zoom

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2023 12:00:27 +0000

Data from a 2022 survey by CBC’s Media Technology Monitor (MTM) indicates that nearly half (42%) of surveyed “newcomers who have consumed news within the last month cited social media as their go-to news source.” According to the survey, over three-in-ten (31%) Canadian newcomers who use social media use “six or more platforms.” Put simply, […]

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How does Budget 2023 impact Canadian immigration?

March 28, 2023 admin Budget, Canada, canada immigration, Express Entry, immigration, immigration levels plan, IRCC, jobs, LMIA, sean fraser, settle, tfwp

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2023 21:44:39 +0000

Canada has released Budget 2023. Each year, Canada releases a budget that sets the tone for spending in the upcoming fiscal year. It is a major influence in all aspects of life for Canadians and newcomers alike. The budget shows Canada’s plans for spending and reflects the current government’s priorities. It also shows the outlook […]

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IRCC launches public survey on improving immigration system

March 27, 2023 admin an immigration system for canada’s future, Canada, canada immigration, canada immigration system, census, Government of Canada, immigration, immigration minister, IRCC, jobs, permanent residents, PR, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, sean fraser, settle, study

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2023 17:51:25 +0000

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has launched their initiative “An Immigration System for Canada’s Future”. The initiative provides Canadians and other stakeholders with the opportunity to share their ideas and perspectives on how Canada can build a stronger, more adaptive immigration system. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The IRCC website explains […]

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What are your employment rights as a foreign worker?

March 21, 2023 admin Canada, canada work experience, canada work immigration, Discrimination, employment, employment right, foreign workers, immigration, jobs, skilled workers, workplace safety

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2023 12:00:09 +0000

All Canadians have the right to be treated fairly in the workplace, free from discrimination and abuse. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Legislation The Canada Labour Code is the federal governments legislation that sets out the labour rights and responsibilities of employers and employees within federally regulated sectors, such as banks and […]

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What happens if I have a closed work permit and I lose my job?

March 19, 2023 admin closed work permit, jobs, labour market impact assessment, open work permit, open work permit for vulnerable workers, work permit

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2023 13:00:57 +0000

Canada offers many distinct work permit options to global talent. One category of Canada’s work permit options is called closed work permits, which require foreign skilled workers to work exclusively a single employer. In this case, that employer must have obtained a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) before providing the foreign national with a […]

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Canada’s Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announces work permit extension for PGWP holders

March 18, 2023 admin Canada, cec, Express Entry, immigration, immigration minister, imp, jobs, pgwp, PNP, sean fraser, tr to pr, work permit

Credit to Author: Kareem El-Assal| Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2023 11:00:48 +0000

Canada’s Immigration Minister Sean Fraser has just announced those with an expiring Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) will be able to apply for an Open Work Permit extension as of April 6, 2023. The Open Work Permit extension will be available to anyone whose PGWP expires in 2023. It will also be available to those whose […]

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