The Atlantic Canadian province premiers are displeased by the decrease in immigrants from the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) and unchanged Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) allocations in the recent Immigration Levels Plan 2024-2026.
They insist on meaningful collaboration with the federal government, given the impact of immigration level changes on the region.
Data indicates a 28.2% drop in new permanent residents through the AIP this year, while PNP saw a 33.1% increase.
However, despite population growth, the unchanged 2026 target for new permanent residents effectively reduces immigration levels under the PNPs.
The premiers urge Ottawa to bolster immigration to meet labour demands and stimulate economic growth.
#AIP, #Atlantic_Immigration, #PNP, #population_growth
January 6, 2024
On December 12, 2023, the Canadian Government updated the International Experience Canada (IEC) program.
This program fosters travel and work collaboration between Canada and other nations, assisting in arranging transportation, job hunting, and accommodation procurement.
The refreshed instructions from December 18 mirror the roster of organizations acknowledged by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada in 2018.
Notable amendments include service adjustments, the omission of Memorial University of Newfoundland from the recognized organizations list, the inclusion of International Internship Network (IIN) and Languages Canada, updates to the designations and descriptions of AIESEC Canada, Go International, IAESTE, and International Rural Exchange/A-Way to Work, and clarifications on the IEC program's participation counting methods.
#IEC, #foreign_workers, #work_and_travel
January 6, 2024
On December 18, 2023, Ministers Marc Miller, Melanie Joly, and Ahmed Hussen issued statements acknowledging the crucial role of newcomers, including refugees, in shaping Canada.
They highlighted the changing nature of global migration, driven by increasing conflict, the climate crisis, and the threats migrants face.
The statements reaffirm Canada's commitment to supporting migrants and upholding their rights. It also recognizes the contributions migrants make to their home and host countries.
Canada, as a supporter of the Global Compact for Migration, collaborates with other countries to promote safe and orderly migration and encourages balanced discussions on migrants and refugees.
#Immigration_to_Canada, #International_Migrants_Day
January 6, 2024
Many US workers are considering migrating to Canada due to its welcoming immigration measures, which aim to address labour shortages.
In July, Canada launched a pilot program allowing 10,000 H-1B visa holders to apply for a three-year open work permit.
The program reached its cap within 48 hours, and 6,000 US foreign workers have migrated since then. The move can be attributed to restrictions faced by H-1B holders and their families in the US. Many skilled workers, particularly in tech, were laid off during the "US Tech Wreck," leading them to seek opportunities in Canada.
Canada's former Immigration Minister Sean Fraser saw this as an opportunity to fill Canada's STEM shortage, leading to the launch of the Tech Talent Strategy at Collision 2023.
#US, #H1B, #H_1B, #skilled_workers, #foreign_workers, #Immigration_to_Canada
January 6, 2024
