Median hourly wage updated for 2023 Temporary Foreign Worker Program

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Wed, 17 May 2023 17:54:03 +0000

Median hourly wages in all provinces and territories (except for Nunavut) will increase after May 31st. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Employers in Canada who are hiring foreign nationals use the provincial and territorial medial hourly wage to know the requirements they must meet for the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). The […]

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IRCC considering new method of processing work permits for TFWP participants

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 11 May 2023 18:27:33 +0000

A recent Access to Information Request (ATIP) to Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) obtained by CIC News shows that the department is considering a new method of processing work permits for some foreign workers. The measure, which was proposed in December 2022, would apply to foreign workers who already have a Canadian work permit […]

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IRCC considering new method of processing work permits for TWFP participants

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 11 May 2023 18:27:33 +0000

A recent Access to Information Request (ATIP) to Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) obtained by CIC News shows that the department is considering a new method of processing work permits for some foreign workers. The measure, which was proposed in December 2022, would apply to foreign workers who already have a Canadian work permit […]

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Average hourly wages in Canada continue to rise for both salaried and hourly employees

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 09 May 2023 13:00:24 +0000

According to recently released data from Statistics Canada (StatsCan), both salaried and hourly employees in Canada saw their average hourly wages rise in February 2023. On average, across the country, salaried employees saw their month-over-month wages increase from $42.37 to $42.58 between January and February 2023. The same is true for employees paid on an […]

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IRCC extends the Agri-Food Immigration Pilot and lifts occupational cap

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Mon, 08 May 2023 13:39:51 +0000

IRCC has announced that it is extending the Agri-Food Immigration pilot and lifting annual occupational caps for program participants. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Today Immigration Minister Sean Fraser said that the Agri-Food Pilot Program will now run until May 14, 2025. The pilot was established to help facilitate the transition of […]

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10 key facts international students should know about Canada’s Post Graduation Work Permit

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Mon, 08 May 2023 12:00:39 +0000

As many university and college programs come to an end, international students may be considering post-graduation options, which can include applying for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). This article will provide crucial insights into the PGWP application process to help you understand the intricacies of the program and the associated rules and policies. Schedule a […]

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10 key facts international students should know about Canada’s Post Graduation Work Permit

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Mon, 08 May 2023 12:00:39 +0000

As many university and college programs come to an end, international students may be considering post-graduation options, which can include applying for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). This article will provide crucial insights into the PGWP application process to help you understand the intricacies of the program and the associated rules and policies. Schedule a […]

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Ontario and Manitoba, four additional provinces, set to increase minimum wage rates in October 2023

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sun, 30 Apr 2023 13:00:36 +0000

On October 1 this year, six of ten provinces across Canada will raise regional minimum wage rates. At the beginning of this month, Canada’s federal minimum wage rose from $15.55 to $16.65. This move was impactful, as Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) noted at the time, because “around 26,000 working Canadians earn less than […]

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Study: Immigrant women closing the human capital gender gap

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 29 Apr 2023 13:00:18 +0000

Statistics Canada has released a new study that demonstrates women’s contribution to the overall level of human capital in Canada from 1970 to 2020 (50 years). The study, Accumulation of Human Capital in Canada, 1970 to 2020: An Analysis by Gender and the Role of Immigration, defines human capital as an individual’s knowledge and skills […]

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Canadian employers are using social media to screen job candidates

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2023 13:00:14 +0000

Canadian employers are checking out potential job candidates on social media before offering a job or sometimes even an interview. This applies to both newcomers and Canadians alike. In January 2023, a survey was conducted by the Harris Poll, a global consulting and market research firm, on behalf of Express Employment. Express Employment is a […]

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