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IRCC updated the Recognized Employer Pilot: Multiple work permit applications are now permitted under a single LMIA
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced procedural updates to the Recognized Employer Pilot program. Effective October 24, 2025, applicants may now use a single Labour Market Impact Assessment for multiple work permit applications under the REP framework, contingent upon available positions remaining on the approved LMIA. IRCC has simultaneously established standardized procedures for officers to verify position availability on REP LMIAs. These clar
Oct 27, 2025


Manitoba’s labour market shows resilience with 3,900 new jobs created in September 2025
Manitoba's economy demonstrated continued strength in September 2025, with the province adding 3,900 new positions. The province was among only three Canadian jurisdictions to report employment growth during the month. Full-time positions increased significantly by 11,100 jobs, while average hourly wages rose 4.1 percent. Both public and private sectors contributed to the expansion, reflecting broad-based economic momentum. Manitoba maintains one of the nation's three lowest
Oct 20, 2025


Conservative Party announces youth employment strategy focused on immigration reform and federal budget priorities
Conservative Shadow Minister for Employment Garnett Genuis has announced a comprehensive Youth Jobs Plan aimed at addressing Canada's youth unemployment crisis, which currently affects over 460,000 young Canadians—nearly 15% of those aged 15 to 24. The plan includes four key pillars: unleashing economic growth through tax cuts and reduced regulatory barriers, fixing the immigration system by improving credential recognition and aligning immigration with labour market needs,
Oct 17, 2025


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


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
Public opinion is split on Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program
New Angus Reid Institute data reveal that while 52% of Canadians view the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) negatively, a majority...
Sep 29, 2025


BC PNP Skills Immigration pool reaches 10,876 registrations with limited invitations in 2025
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) Skills Immigration registration pool has accumulated 10,876 candidates as of...
Sep 11, 2025


Saskatchewan's immigration potential soars as province adds 16,500 full-time jobs, maintains Canada's lowest unemployment rate
Statistics Canada's latest labour force data reveals Saskatchewan's remarkable economic strength, with 16,500 new full-time positions...
Sep 8, 2025


Canadian job crisis deepens: 106,000 jobs lost as the Temporary Foreign Worker Program expands
The Canadian job market faces severe challenges as recent data reveals 106,000 job losses over the summer months, coinciding with the...
Sep 8, 2025


Conservatives propose ending the TFWP to prioritize employment opportunities for Canadians
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre announced plans to permanently abolish the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), citing...
Sep 8, 2025


Filipino and Black immigrants face the lowest earnings in the Canadian labour market
According to Statistics Canada's latest report on Quality of Employment, released August 18, 2025, significant wage disparities persist...
Aug 20, 2025
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