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Canada’s economy will surge later this year as COVID-19 vaccines are widely distributed, creating a massive demand for immigrants to fill vacant jobs. In its latest economic forecast, the Conference Board of Canada states the country’s economy is expected to make a full recovery from the economic hit it took during the global pandemic in
Travellers flying into Ontario might soon be able to cut short the number of days they have to spend in self-isolation by taking a COVID-19 test upon landing at their destination. Under a pilot program announced by Premier Doug Ford earlier this month, eligible travellers landing at the Toronto Pearson International Airport can now get
Immigration to Canada rose to its highest level since June last year in November but is still woefully below the healthy flow of immigrants seen before the COVID-19 global pandemic. In November, 15,275 new permanent residents came to Canada, up 1.6 per cent from the 15,030 in October. The most recent immigration figures also
Foreign nationals looking to move to Canada have been given a glimpse into the Canadian jobs most likely to be in high demand in 2021. «For job seekers, skills related to e-commerce, computer science, security and healthcare will be most in-demand (this year),» reports Randstad Canada. Canada’s economy is healing from the massive impact of
A senior figure at one of Canada’s top banks has described immigration as ‘a form of economic stimulus’, urging governments and businesses to assist the seamless integration of newcomers into Canadian society. Dan Rees, group head of Canadian banking at Scotiabank, believes immigration can be a way out of the economic woe caused by the
Ottawa needs to hire more staff and invest in better tech to process immigration applications because delays in getting skilled workers into the country are hurting Canadian businesses, says a think tank specializing in labour mobility. “Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) should resume normal staffing levels, as we understand that there was a substantial
The second wave of coronavirus in Canada took its toll on the labour market in December, as employment fell for the first time since April. In the Canada jobs Labour Force Survey, employment fell by 62,600 during the month, when compared to November. Unemployment also rose slightly, from 8.5 to 8.6 percent, as new restrictions
Visitors, study and work permit holders in Canada affected by the COVID-19 pandemic have been given more time to restore their status. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced an extension of a temporary public policy first announced in July 2020. It initially expired on December 31, 2020, but has been extended until August
The Asian countries of India, China and the Philippines are sure to once again be the top three most important sources of new permanent residents to Canada in the coming year as Covid-19 vaccines are rolled out and travel restrictions fall away. Before the pandemic hit and caused immigration to Canada to slow to a
