Chris GribbleOntario and Manitoba, four additional provinces, set to increase minimum wage rates in October 2023
On October 1 this year, six of ten provinces across Canada will raise regional minimum wage rates. At the beginning of this month, Canada’s federal minimum wage rose from $15.55…
Strong Start To Canada Start-Up Visa Program Held Steady Throughout February
The Start-Up Visa (SUV) program’s strong start this year held steady throughout February as 40 more new permanent residents settled in Canada through the program that promotes entrepreneurship and job creation via…
Advantages of Buying or Starting a Business in Ontario Through the OINP Entrepreneur Success Initiative
Low Language ThresholdCandidates for the ESI require language ability in English or French at minimum Canadian Language Benchmark 4 in reading, writing, listening and speaking. This is significantly lower than…
Study: Immigrant women closing the human capital gender gap
Statistics Canada has released a new study that demonstrates women’s contribution to the overall level of human capital in Canada from 1970 to 2020 (50 years). The study, Accumulation of…
British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec, and Manitoba issue invitations for provincial immigration
Four provinces have invited candidates in recent provincial immigration draws. Most of Canada’s economic immigrant permanent residents arrive in Canada through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). In the Immigration Levels…
Canadian employers are using social media to screen job candidates
Canadian employers are checking out potential job candidates on social media before offering a job or sometimes even an interview. This applies to both newcomers and Canadians alike. In January…
Canadian Immigration: The Benefits of an Educational Credential Assessment when applying to the PNP
Since 2022, the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) has been among Canada’s leading immigration pathways. The success of the program is projected to continue, as outlined in Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan…