Canada expanded the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot to welcome more skilled refugees

On December 13, 2022, Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), revealed a new investment to help broaden Canada's Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP) for skilled refugees.

For the upcoming years, this move aims to link employers and local communities across the country to increase the pilot project's reach and invite 2,000 competent refugees into the Canadian workforce.

These roles are geared towards highly sought-after industries such as healthcare services or information technology.

Moreover, Canada is allocating $6.2 million to support 6 ventures of EMPP partner organizations.

These projects will fortify their capabilities across crucial areas, including locating appropriate overseas candidates and assisting job seekers and employers during the interview and recruitment process and immigration procedures.

#IRCC, #Fraser, #EMPP, #refugees, #In_demand_jobs

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2022/12/canada-expands-pilot-to-help-more-skilled-refugees-build-their-careers-in-canada-giving-employers-access-to-a-new-pool-of-talent.html

Canada updated IEC bilateral agreements with Italy

On December 13, 2022, the Government of Canada introduced new updates related to the International Experience Canada (IEC) bilateral agreements with Italy.

Canada has signed an updated youth mobility agreement (YMA) with Italy, which has been in effect since November 2022.

Italian youth can come to Canada under the Young Professionals and International Co-op (internship) categories.

Under the bilateral agreement, applicants are eligible for two participations of up to twelve months each. Additionally, applicants are allowed to apply for the same category twice.

#IEC, #IMP, #YMA, #foreign_workers, #Italy

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2022/11/new-youth-mobility-agreement-with-italy-expands-work-opportunities-for-canadiananditalian-youth.html

Canada is expected to welcome as twice as parents and grandparents in 2022

Canada is on track to welcome a whopping 28,667 permanent residents under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) by the end of this year - which is more than double last year's total. Within the first nine months alone, 21,500 individuals have been able to move closer to their relatives in Canada. That would mean 16,927 additional parents and grandparents reuniting with their loved ones in Canada this year alone - a whopping 144.2% more than the 11,740 who came under the PGP last year. #PGP, #statistics, #parents_and_grandparents, #PR  

IRCC extended work permits to family members of temporary foreign workers

On December 2, 2022, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced new instructions for employers and temporary workers.

Canada is expanding its work permit program to include family members of temporary foreign workers.

This will help address labour shortages by making it easier for employers to find the needed workers.

Effective January 2023, Canada will temporarily expand work eligibility to spouses and dependent children of all ages for two years.

It is estimated that this will offer working opportunities to the family members of more than 200,000 foreign workers.

This initiative provides a greater chance for foreign workers who want to come to Canada and employers seeking labour solutions.

#IRCC, #temporary_foreign_workers, #foreign_workers, #work_permit

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2022/12/employers-and-temporary-workers-to-benefit-from-family-work-permits-to-address-labour-shortages.html