Canada’s unemployment rate rises as November sees equal employment gains and losses

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 06 Dec 2023 13:00:35 +0000

Statistics Canada recently released its Labour Force Survey (LFS) for November 2023. The survey reveals a stalemate between employment gains and losses in Canada, as the national unemployment rate continues a five-month upward trajectory. Simultaneously, November’s LFS helped showcase barriers that newcomers particularly face when trying to enter Canada’s labour market—especially around their ability to […]

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Will Canada make its current international student off-campus work hours policy permanent?

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Mon, 04 Dec 2023 13:30:27 +0000

As we near the turn of the calendar to 2024, many international students anxiously await the expected end of Canada’s temporary policy allowing some international students to work full-time off-campus outside of scheduled academic breaks. This policy, announced in October 2022, is a measure that was introduced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in […]

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Can I extend or renew my Post-Graduation Work Permit? 

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Fri, 01 Dec 2023 14:25:50 +0000

Although most Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) holders will be ineligible to apply for a permit extension, this article will detail if you may be eligible for an extension and the options available if you are not eligible. A PGWP is a work permit available to international students who complete an eligible program while attending a […]

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What are the conditions of my Canadian study permit?

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2023 12:00:08 +0000

Annually, Canada welcomes thousands of international students, who arrive in the country through issued study visas and permits; with specific conditions that they must uphold during their studies. What follows below will summarize these study permit conditions. Note that the specific conditions relevant to each student’s case can be found on the permit document issued […]

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Canadian federal court reaffirms that IRCC officers do not need to advise applicant about shortcomings in their application

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Thu, 23 Nov 2023 14:00:02 +0000

A recent ruling by Canada’s federal court has reiterated that, as a matter of procedural fairness, the officer reviewing an application is not required to advise the applicant about the weak aspects of their application before they make a decision. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The case concerned an applicant who was […]

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How quickly could artificial intelligence cost you your job?

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sun, 19 Nov 2023 13:00:11 +0000

Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be working its way toward displacing the Canadian workforce sooner than we expect. A recent CBC story from late September alludes to the idea that employment in many sectors across Canada may be impacted by the growth of AI faster than initially expected. Accordingly, say experts cited by CBC, “there is […]

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How quickly could artificial intelligence cost you your job?

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sun, 19 Nov 2023 13:00:11 +0000

Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be working its way toward displacing the Canadian workforce sooner than we expect. A recent CBC story from late September alludes to the idea that employment in many sectors across Canada may be impacted by the growth of AI faster than initially expected. Accordingly, say experts cited by CBC, “there is […]

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IEC work permits: Canada implements automated processing for faster approval times

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Thu, 16 Nov 2023 13:48:16 +0000

On November 7, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) launched an automation tool to speed up the International Experience Canada (IEC) work permit process. This new system aims to reduce wait times and improve the immigration experience for young internationals in Canada. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm […]

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Canada’s green tech industry hiring boom could provide significant employment opportunities for immigrants

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Mon, 13 Nov 2023 13:45:23 +0000

A five-billion-dollar electric vehicle (EV) battery plant being developed in Windsor, Ontario was recently in the news due to reports that say that the plant will employ 2,500 people “by the time hiring is complete in 2025.” Coinciding with Canada’s noted commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, the development of this EV battery plant […]

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How immigration has benefitted Canadian sectors

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2023 12:00:24 +0000

Canadian immigration is vital to Canada’s future. With a low birth rate and an aging population, Canada needs immigrants to fill gaps in the labour market and promote labour force growth. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration According to Statistics Canada, immigrants make important contributions across every sector of Canada’s economy. As of […]

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