Canada nears record-low unemployment rate in February

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Sat, 12 Mar 2022 13:00:27 +0000

Canada’s labour force made a full recovery in February as Omicron-related public health measures lifted in several provinces. Statistics Canada measured Canada’s labour market performance during the week of February 13 to 19. After public health measures were tightened in December and January, many had been lifted by the February reference week. Several provinces were […]

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Why more Canadian employers are hiring foreign workers

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2022 13:00:20 +0000

Canadian employers hire employers hire hundreds of thousands of international workers every year through more than 100 different work permit pathways. With the exception of 2020, these numbers have only been going up since 2015 and there are no signs of stopping. Canada is facing a high number of job vacancies and a relatively low […]

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IRCC extends Interim Authorization to Work policy for TRVs in Canada until February 2023

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Thu, 03 Mar 2022 13:00:02 +0000

Canada has extended temporary COVID-19 measures for another year for eligible Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) holders who are in Canada and want to apply for a work permit supported by a job offer without leaving the country. These pandemic measures, originally introduced in August 2020, will now be in effect until February 28, 2023. The […]

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Re-credentialing in Canada: How to certify your foreign education and professional credentials in Canada

Credit to Author: Scotiabank| Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2022 13:11:02 +0000

Considering moving to Canada to work or study and wondering if you’ll be able to work in your profession or pursue an advanced degree? Many professionals and tradespeople must get re-credentialed to work in other countries, including Canada. As part of the Canadian immigration process you may need to submit documents certifying your credentials. Here’s what […]

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Quebec releases 2022 list of occupations eligible for facilitated LMIA

Credit to Author: Alexandra Miekus| Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2022 13:00:50 +0000

Quebec released the new list of in-demand occupations that benefit from facilitated processing under the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) process. The new list has been significantly expanded from last year’s list of 181 occupations. There are now 228 occupations eligible for facilitated processing on the list which covers all of Quebec and takes into […]

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Canadian work permits for events hosted by foreign organizations

Credit to Author: Daniel Levy| Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2022 13:00:10 +0000

If you are planning on hosting an event in Canada this year, Canada offers facilitated work permit options to foreign event organizers. A lawyer can help you enter as a business visitor. They can also help you obtain an LMIA-exempt work permit. If you are a conference delegate, or administrative support staff, you are considered […]

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How to hire foreign workers for Canadian conventions and trade shows

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Sat, 12 Feb 2022 13:00:09 +0000

Foreign nationals working on Canadian events need work permits in order to do their jobs legally in Canada. The Canadian government considers events to be Canadian if they are hosted by organizations which are actively doing business in Canada. Host organizations could be associations, corporations, or government. An event that is conducted by a Canadian branch […]

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How to hire foreign workers for Canadian cons and trade shows

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Sat, 12 Feb 2022 13:00:09 +0000

Foreign nationals working on Canadian events need work permits in order to do their jobs legally in Canada. The Canadian government considers events to be Canadian if they are hosted by organizations which are actively doing business in Canada. Host organizations could be associations, corporations, or government. An event that is conducted by a Canadian branch […]

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What you need to know about life in Canada as an international student

Credit to Author: Scotiabank| Date: Mon, 07 Feb 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Whether you’re considering coming to Canada as an international student or you’ve already been accepted and are currently planning your move, you’re likely curious about life in Canada as a student. From how to get a study permit to suggestions on ways to make friends once you arrive, we have you covered. Here are the […]

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Canada’s employment growth slows in January due to Omicron

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Sun, 06 Feb 2022 13:00:27 +0000

The surge of Omicron cases in Canada forced businesses to close in January. As a result, Canada lost 200,000 jobs and unemployment rose to 6.5%. Statistics Canada’s newest Labour Force Survey captures Canada’s labour data from the week of January 9 to 15. By then, public health measures included capacity limits in retail stores and […]

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