According to the latest update by Statistics Canada, there were 896,100 job vacancies in Canada at the start of December 2021 - 2.5% (+21,400) higher when compared to November.
Canada’s healthcare and social assistance, as well as accommodation and food services sectors, have led the increase, while the number of vacancies in the construction and manufacturing sectors has diminished.
In December 2021, Canadian employers were seeking to fill an average of 5.2 vacancies for every 100 positions. This rise in vacancies has occurred in the context of falling unemployment which was 5.4% in December.
#Statistics_Canada, #vacancies, #employment, #unemployment, #labour_shortage
https://toronto.citynews.ca/2022/03/11/canada-employment-rates-february/
March 15, 2022
The Government of Alberta prioritizes the applications of Ukrainian nationals who have applied for permanent residency (PR) through the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) and has temporarily waived certain fees for applications and requests made by Ukrainians.
The province has also donated $1 million to the Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal, $5 million to the Ukrainian World Congress, $5 million to the Canada Ukraine Foundation,
and $350,000 to the Ukrainian Canadian Congress Alberta Provincial Council to coordinate the shipment of first aid and defensive equipment to Ukraine.
#Ukraine, #Alberta, #AAIP, #PR, #UCC, #Ukrainian_refugees
https://rdnewsnow.com/2022/03/04/alberta-donating-over-5-million-to-support-ukraine/
https://globalnews.ca/news/8659148/alberta-government-humanitarian-aid-ukraine/
March 15, 2022
The Government of Saskatchewan introduced a number of supports and services for Ukrainian individuals and families to help them settle in the province.
The province currently prioritizes applications from Ukrainian citizens and accepts them under the International Skilled Worker categories of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP).
Saskatchewan also works with the Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) to provide Ukrainians with the most urgent information, services, and supports they need.
In addition, the province also published guidelines for Ukrainian newcomers regarding the registration for a Health Card or school and childcare, obtaining a bank account or a driving license, or acquiring other services provided by the province.
#Saskatchewan, #Ukrainian_refugees, #Ukraine, #refugees, #UCC, #SINP
https://www.cbc.ca/news/ukrainians-on-way-resettlement-organizations-more-support-1.6381806
March 15, 2022
On March 4, 2022, the Government of Alberta responded to the crisis in Ukraine and announced temporary processing measures to assist Ukrainian nationals who apply to the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP).
According to the new measures, the province will prioritize applications and requests for post-decision services and reimburse the application fees,
and request for post-decision service fees to all Ukrainian candidates who make a request for post-decision services on or after February 24, 2022.
Ukrainian nationals will have to meet program criteria to qualify for the program and have valid language results and an Educational Credential Assessment.
#AAIP, #Alberta, #Ukraine, #Ukrainian_applicants
https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-advantage-immigration-program.aspx
March 14, 2022
