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Trucking Industry Needs 20,000 New Drivers

Employersforeign workers, labour shortage, skilled workforce, Truck drivers, Trucking, work in canada, work permit

The Canadian trucking sector is confronted with a pressing need for a minimum of 20,000 new drivers, creating a potential economic risk given the nation’s reliance on the trucking industry….

The Impact of Immigrants on Ontario’s Labour Growth

Employersforeign workers, labour shortage, skilled workforce, work in canada, work permit

The Financial Accountability Office of Ontario (FAO) report underscores that the growth in Ontario’s labour force is increasingly attributed to international immigrants. Drawing from Statistics Canada’s 2021 data, the analysis…

Green Tech Industry: Great Employment Opportunities

EmployersGreen Tech, skilled workforce, Tech Industry, work in canada, work permit

The spotlight is now on the establishment of a $5 billion electric vehicle (EV) battery facility in Windsor, Ontario, with recent reports suggesting that it will create job opportunities for…

Hundreds of internationally trained nurses hired by PEI

Employerscare support workers, nurses, PEI, work in canada

PEI (Prince Edward Island) has effectively addressed its healthcare staffing issues by hiring over 500 nurses and care support personnel. This surge in staffing, achieved through the combined efforts of…

Increase in Canada’s Employment Rate

EmployersEmployment rate, foreign workers, work in canada, work permit

In September, Canada witnessed a rise in its employment rate, with the addition of 64,000 jobs. The employment rate increased by 0.1 percentage points, reaching 62%. The most notable changes…

Minimum Wage Increases Across Canada

Employerslabour shortage, minimum wage, skilled workforce, work in canada

Several provinces in Canada have recently raised their minimum wage rates, benefiting hourly workers across the country. The wage hikes, effective as of October 1, 2023, reflect the following changes:…

Tech Firms Advocate for Expanded H-1B Visa Work Permits

EmployersH-1B visa, labour shortage, Tech, work in canada, work permit

Canada’s strategy to attract tech talent incorporates a swift-track visa initiative aimed at enticing 10,000 tech professionals currently holding H-1B visas in the US to relocate to Canada. Nevertheless, the…

Breaking News: Introducing the Recognized Employer Pilot (REP)

Employerslabour shortage, LMIA, REP, skilled workforce, work in canada, work permit

In response to the ongoing labor shortage that has been impacting various sectors of the economy, Canada has taken a significant step forward by announcing a new pilot initiative under…

Canada's H-1B visa holder work permit policy reached its 10,000-application cap within just 2 days of its launch, showing overwhelming demand.

Policy for H-1B Holders Reaches Cap: Strong Tech Talent Appeal

Employersforeign workers, H-1B visa, labour shortage, skilled workforce, Tech, work in canada

In an effort to enhance labour mobility and address the high demand for skilled workers in the tech sector, Canada introduced a new policy on July 16, 2023, allowing H-1B…

Foreign labor recruitment in the Quebec trucking industry faces challenges due to involvement from both provincial and federal governments.

Trucking Industry in Quebec: Obstacles and Challenges

Employersforeign workers, labour shortage, Trucking Industry

There are some challenges and complexities of recruiting foreign labour in the trucking industry, particularly in Quebec, where both provincial and federal governments are involved in immigration matters. The dual…

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