The Canadian Federation of Independent Business has released a comprehensive analysis addressing widespread misconceptions about the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, representing over 100,000 small and medium-sized business owners nationwide.
The report systematically refutes claims that businesses are addicted to foreign workers, that TFWs displace Canadians, suppress wages, strain public services, or facilitate worker abuse. CFIB emphasizes that temporary foreign workers constitute less than 1% of Canada's labour force and fill critical gaps when qualified Canadian candidates are unavailable.
The organization has also submitted detailed recommendations for the federal government's 2026-2028 Immigration Levels Plan, advocating for streamlined processes, enhanced retention pathways, and alignment with genuine labour market requirements.
#temporary_foreign_worker_program, #tfwp, #canada_immigration, #labour_shortage, #cfib, #labour_market, #immigration_levels_plan
October 29, 2025
A new policy brief by Dr. Lisa Ruth Brunner reveals that Canada's once-lauded international education system is now facing significant scrutiny due to fragmented governance and overreliance on student tuition revenues.
The research identifies key issues, including inadequate policy coordination, institutional funding dependency, declining public support, and unclear pathways to permanent residency, that leave students vulnerable.
To restore Canada's reputation and ensure sustainable growth, the brief recommends implementing a collaborative cross-sectoral strategy, increasing public investment in higher education, establishing transparent immigration pathways, and strengthening regulatory oversight of recruitment practices.
#international_students, #immigration_policy_reforms, ##student_immigration, #permanent_residency_canada, #settlement_service
October 29, 2025
On October 22, 2025, the Northwest Territories' Health Minister addressed the Legislative Assembly, highlighting critical initiatives to strengthen the territory's healthcare system through provincial and territorial partnerships.
The Minister emphasized ongoing work with the national Committee on Health Workforce to improve integration of internationally educated health professionals into regional health systems while streamlining registration and licensing processes for physicians and nurses across Canada.
The Minister advocated for sustainable federal funding at the Federal-Provincial-Territorial Health Ministers Meeting, addressing workforce challenges, mental health services, and substance use support for Northern communities.
#internationally_educated_health_professionals, #nwt_healthcare, #health_workers_integration, #healthcare, #physician_licensing, #nurse_mobility, #medical_workforce_challenges
October 29, 2025
A comprehensive Statistics Canada study released on October 22, 2025, highlights critical challenges facing immigrant women with nursing credentials in Canada's healthcare workforce.
The research reveals that while immigrant women constitute 27% of Canada's nursing-educated population, many internationally educated nurses face substantial barriers to appropriate employment. The 2021 Census data analysis shows that only 50-72% of foreign-educated immigrant nurses work in health occupations, with significant variation across racialized population groups.
Regulatory recertification difficulties and credential non-recognition contribute to this underutilization, even though Canada faced 21,000 registered nurse and 10,000 licensed practical nurse vacancies in early 2025.
#immigrant_nurses, #healthcare_workers, #nursing_shortage, #credential_recognition, #statistics_canada, #internationally_educated_nurses, #healthcare_employment, #nursing, #immigrant_women, #skill_underutilization
October 28, 2025
