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Saskatchewan leads provinces with the lowest unemployment and robust job growth
Saskatchewan’s labour market showed significant strength in March 2026, recording the lowest unemployment rate in Canada at 5%, well below the national average of 6.7%. The province added 15,000 full-time jobs year over year and saw a monthly increase of 5,800 positions. Immigration and Career Training Minister Eric Schmalz highlighted the growth resulting from strategic industry partnerships designed to meet the demands of a growing economy. Major gains were reported in hea
Apr 14
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Proposed immigration reforms raise concerns for rural Manitoba businesses facing critical labour shortages
Rural Manitoba businesses are monitoring upcoming federal immigration policy changes with growing apprehension as they continue to...
Oct 7, 2025
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IRCC boosts AAIP nominations for 2025, allocating an additional 1,528 spots to support regional labour market needs
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has significantly increased the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program's (AAIP)...
Sep 19, 2025
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Manitoba launched enhanced immigration programs for employers: the Employer Direct Initiative and the Temporary Resident Retention Pilot are now available
Manitoba's Employer Services has officially reopened applications for the revamped Employer Direct Initiative (EDI) as of September 2,...
Sep 8, 2025
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Ottawa invests $3.2 billion to boost newcomer integration and address labour shortages
The Canadian Government has announced a significant investment of $3.2 billion over three years to enhance the integration of newcomers...
Jul 24, 2025
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