What is the right amount of immigration for Canada?

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 31 Jul 2023 13:00:17 +0000

As Canada’s immigration levels continue to increase—with an estimated 1.45 million people expected between 2023 and 2025—a question can emerge for many in the country: what is the right amount of immigration for Canada? A recent Desjardins study looks to address this question, with the context of Canada’s demographic and economic goals (which the government […]

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How Canada can improve the Temporary Foreign Worker Program

Credit to Author: Isaac Kinsella| Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2022 13:00:39 +0000

A recent study from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business titled “Labour shortages are back with a vengeance” found that 54% of businesses could not find all the staff they need, with only 42% reporting being able to fully staff their operations. Some small businesses have made changes to increase their competitiveness in the job […]

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Canada announces 3-year permanent residence pilot for eligible agri-food workers

Credit to Author: CIC News| Date: Fri, 12 Jul 2019 18:04:18 +0000

Temporary foreign workers with experience in Canada’s agri-food sector will have a new pathway to Canadian permanent residence starting in early 2020.  The three-year Agri-Food Immigration Pilot will help retain experienced, non-seasonal foreign workers with eligible job offers in Canada’s agricultural and agri-foods industry. The Government of Canada says the industry exported a record $66.2 […]

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