Statistics Canada reported that the national unemployment rate fell to 6.5% in June 2026, marking its second consecutive monthly decline. The economy added a modest 18,000 jobs during the month, which helped lift the overall employment rate to 60.8%.
Labour market gains were concentrated primarily among core-aged workers and youth, while employment fell for Canadians aged 55 and older.
On a year-over-year basis, employment increased by 99,000 positions, driven by a strong rise in full-time jobs. Additionally, average hourly wages grew by 3.3% over the past year to reach $37.20.
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July 15, 2026
Over the past month, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws under the International Experience Canada (IEC). From June 6 to July 10, Canada invited 6,442 young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit.
As of July 10, 36,940 candidates have registered in the pool and are awaiting the invitation. In these rounds, there were 2 ITAs for Andorra, 1,186 ITAs for Australia, 9 ITAs for Austria, 71 ITAs for Belgium, 62 ITAs for Chile, 10 ITAs for Costa Rica, 21 ITAs for Croatia, 93 ITAs for the Czech Republic, 43 ITAs for Denmark, 11 ITAs for Estonia, 18 ITAs for Finland, 809 ITAs for France, 630 ITAs for Germany, 35 ITAs for Greece, 30 ITAs for Hong Kong, 1 ITA for Iceland, 121 ITAs for Ireland, 424 ITAs for Italy, 75 ITAs for Japan, 1,234 ITAs for Korea, 7 ITAs for Latvia, 37 ITAs for Lithuania, 4 ITAs for Luxembourg, 6 ITAs for the Netherlands, 318 ITAs for New Zealand, 34 ITAs for Norway, 89 ITAs for Poland, 97 ITAs for Portugal, 57 ITAs for Slovakia, 143 ITAs for Spain, 65 ITAs for Sweden, 37 ITAs for Switzerland, 136 ITAs for Taiwan, and 527 ITAs for the United Kingdom. In total, Canada invited 83,013 IEC candidates in 2026.
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July 14, 2026
A Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) investigation led to the conviction of Saskatoon resident Balvir Singh for counselling immigration misrepresentation under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
The investigation revealed that Singh advised foreign nationals to falsify employment documents, including pay stubs and job offers, for non-existent positions.
He charged individuals up to $40,000 for fraudulent immigration sponsorships, which allowed many to enter Canada and work without authorization. Singh received a conditional sentence of two years less a day, a 10,000-dollar fine, and 40 hours of community service after pleading guilty in court.
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July 13, 2026
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) announced that compliance penalties under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) more than doubled to over 10.2 million dollars during the recent fiscal year.
Of nearly 1,500 inspections completed, 12 percent of employers were found non-compliant, resulting in substantial fines and the ban of 30 employers from the program. Federal authorities also introduced stricter rules for the low-wage stream, requiring businesses to advertise open positions for 8 consecutive weeks rather than 4.
These changes ensure that qualified Canadian citizens and permanent residents are always prioritized for local employment opportunities.
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July 13, 2026
