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Thunder Bay immigration pilot hits major milestone in first year
The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission wrapped up a strong first year of its Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP), issuing 475 recommendation certificates to skilled workers across priority sectors, including healthcare, business, and trades. The employer-driven program, which runs through 2029, designated 358 employers across the Thunder Bay region and reviewed nearly 900 applications. CEO Jamie Taylor emphasized the pilot's role in tackling local lab
Jan 26


Saskatchewan reports strong labour market growth with 19,000 new full-time jobs added in September
Statistics Canada's recent labour force data reveals Saskatchewan's robust employment, with 19,000 full-time positions created year-over-year, marking a 2.2% overall increase. The province maintains the second-lowest unemployment rate among Canadian provinces at 6%, well below the national average of 7.1%. Deputy Premier Jim Reiter emphasized the government's commitment to sustaining this momentum, positioning Saskatchewan as Canada's premier destination for employment oppor
Oct 14, 2025


Visa overstay crisis: Canada's population growth significantly underestimated by official statistics
Experts warn that national population growth could be three times higher than official projections due to undocumented residents who...
Oct 6, 2025


Canada reports a 3.3% increase in average weekly earnings for July 2025
Statistics Canada reports that average weekly earnings rose to $1,307.86 in July 2025, representing a 3.3% increase from the previous...
Sep 29, 2025
Canadian job market contraction: Q2 2025 sees a significant decline in vacancies
Canadian job vacancies have fallen to a seven-year low, dropping by 18,900 (-3.6%) to 505,900 in Q2 2025, following a consecutive 3.7%...
Sep 19, 2025


Canadians feel anxious but want pragmatic leadership
Abacus Data’s latest research shows that Canadians are anxious about affordability, healthcare, housing, and global uncertainty, but...
Sep 19, 2025


Economic uncertainty surges: Two-thirds of Canadians struggle with basic expenses amid growing precarity
As Canada enters fall 2025, a new study reveals deepening financial anxiety across the nation. Nearly two-thirds of Canadians (62%)...
Sep 15, 2025


New data tool reveals Canadian immigrants earned an average income of $49,160 in 2021
Statistics Canada has launched an innovative data visualization tool providing comprehensive insights into immigrant financial outcomes...
Jul 16, 2025


Canada and the EU strengthen economic ties through a new strategic partnership
Canada is deepening its global economic ties through a new strategic partnership with the European Union. On July 11, Minister Mélanie...
Jul 16, 2025


Ontario invests in Life Sciences Innovation Fund to boost jobs and medical tech
On June 9, 2025, Ontario announced a $6.5 million investment through its renewed Life Sciences Innovation Fund (LSIF) to support 13...
Jun 10, 2025


Income growth in Canada: StatsCan report highlights 2023 trends
In May 2025, Statistics Canada released a report showing that the median after-tax income for Canadian families and individuals rose...
May 9, 2025
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