A record 30,092 Canadian citizens and permanent residents emigrated from Canada in the first quarter of 2026. This is the highest first-quarter emigration count ever recorded by Statistics Canada. During the same period, nearly 200,000 temporary residents also left the country. These departures led to an overall population loss of over 55,000 people. Rising housing costs, high taxes, and cost-of-living pressures are driving this trend. Many skilled professionals are leaving t

Manitoba and Prince Edward Island have announced upcoming minimum wage increases, reflecting continued adjustments to support workers amid changing economic conditions. Manitoba’s minimum wage will rise by 40 cents to $16.40 per hour on Oct. 1, 2026, based on the province’s 2025 inflation rate and annual indexing under the Employment Standards Code. Prince Edward Island will introduce a two-step increase , moving from $17.00 to $17.30 per hour on Oct. 1, 2026, and then to $1

New Brunswick will raise its minimum wage to $15.90 per hour starting April 1, marking a 25-cent increase from the current $15.65 rate. Labour Minister Alyson Townsend emphasized that maintaining a competitive minimum wage supports provincial productivity and economic growth across all wage levels. The adjustment reflects the province's 1.7 per cent consumer price index growth in 2025, with rates automatically indexed and rounded to the nearest five cents. Currently, just fi

Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a comprehensive affordability package designed to help all Canadians, including newcomers, manage rising costs. The centrepiece is the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, which boosts support by 25% over five years starting July 2026, with families of four receiving up to $1,890 this year. The government is also dedicating $500 million to prevent businesses from passing supply chain costs to consumers, creating a $150 million Foo

Ontarians are increasingly concerned about the direction of healthcare and cost of living, with nearly half believing it is time for a government change. Housing affordability, medical wait times, and access to family doctors have emerged as critical pain points affecting both long-term residents and newcomers to the province. The strain on healthcare infrastructure has been particularly acute for immigrant families, who often face additional barriers in navigating an alread

Starting October 1, 2025, workers in five Canadian provinces will benefit from minimum wage increases designed to combat inflation and...