More than 250 Mexicans pursuing the dream of working in Canada fell victim to labour fraud after losing their money for an opportunity that never came.
A network of scammers attracts their victims with attractive labour proposals in Latin countries, mainly Mexico, as Canada is one of the most popular destinations for those seeking new job opportunities.
Latin consulates in Canada and Immigration offices of all involved areas have started campaigns to sound the alert on these unfortunate incidents.
Applicants are encouraged to verify a job offer through official government authorities like IRCC or ESDC.
#Mexico, #Labor_scam, #scam, #Latin_countries, #work_in_Canada
October 4, 2021
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada’s population growth decreased twice due to the increasing numbers of Covid-19-related deaths.
According to Statistics Canada’s Population Estimates report released on September 29, 2021, immigration drove almost three-quarters of Canada’s population growth during the past year despite all pandemic-related border restrictions and travel bans.
The statistical analysis shows that during the last year the Canadian population grew by only about 208,900, twice less compared to the previous year.
Immigration also fell by 56.8 percent (around 156,500) but was enough to keep Canada’s population growth.
#Statistics, #population_growth, #Pandemic, #COVID_19
October 4, 2021
Canada received the first direct Air Canada flight from India after the Government lifted the travel ban on direct flights from India that were in place from April 22, 2021.
According to Mark Galardo, Air Canada’s senior vice president of network planning and revenue management, ‘people are eager to reunite with family and friends since the air company is the leading carrier between the two countries offering flights from Toronto and Vancouver to Delhi and Mumbai since 2015.
The travel restrictions impacted Indian international students and foreign workers as they had to travel to Canada via a third country.
#Covid_19, #Travel_restrictions, #India, #Travel_ban
October 1, 2021
Employers have been facing labour shortages for the previous 18 months since the COVID-19 epidemic began.
Wednesday's study adds to the evidence, with over 60% of Canadian businesses reporting that widespread labour shortages are restricting their development.
The study, released by the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), is based on two polls: one that polled 1,251 Canadian businesses in May 2021 and another of 3,000 Canadian workers conducted in June 2021.
According to the BDC's chief economist, COVID-19 certainly disrupted the Canadian labour market by temporarily shutting off immigration and prompting some employees to quit rather than risk catching the virus on the job.
#COVID_19, #labour_shortage
https://financialpost.com/news/economy/canada-worker-shortage-problem
October 1, 2021
