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Alberta dominates the Canadian job market with 28,700 new positions in November

Alberta has once again proven its economic strength by creating 28,700 jobs in November 2025, accounting for more than half of all jobs added across Canada.

This marks the third consecutive month of significant employment growth in the province. Minister of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration Joseph Schow highlighted that Alberta has added over 105,000 jobs since November 2024, demonstrating positive momentum that aligns with the province's rapid population expansion.

Youth unemployment has dropped to 13.5 percent, the fifth lowest rate among Canadian provinces, while the overall unemployment rate matches the national average.

These achievements come despite challenges from high immigration and interprovincial migration.

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December 8, 2025

Tim Hortons lobbied the Federal Government for a higher temporary foreign worker cap for 18+ months

Tim Hortons and its parent company, Restaurant Brands International, spent over a year and a half lobbying federal officials and MPs to raise the cap on temporary foreign workers. The campaign included written correspondence and face-to-face meetings with politicians from multiple parties, even as public sentiment on immigration shifted and Ottawa began tightening restrictions. A May 2024 letter to then-Immigration Minister Marc Miller cited "unprecedented labour shortages" in the food service sector and requested the government increase the temporary foreign worker limit from 20 to 30 per cent. The company also sought streamlined visa renewals and explored pathways to permanent residency for existing workers, particularly in rural communities facing acute staffing challenges. #tim_hortons, #temporary_foreign_workers, #tfwp, #labour_shortage, #canada_immigration, #food_service_industry

December 5, 2025

Conservatives push for an end to virtual citizenship ceremonies

Conservative Shadow Minister for Immigration Michelle Rempel Garner has renewed calls for the Liberal Government to abandon virtual citizenship ceremonies and return to in-person events.

Rempel Garner criticized the current system, where over half of new Canadians take their citizenship oath online, describing it as inadequate for such a significant milestone.

She argued that in-person ceremonies represent the unifying foundation of Canadian civic life and should be treated with the same gravity as other life-changing commitments.

The Conservatives maintain that restoring traditional ceremonies would help rebuild public confidence in Canada's immigration system, as support has reached historic lows.

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December 5, 2025

PEI releases 2024–2025 annual report on the French Language Services Act

On December 2, 2025, the Government of Prince Edward Island tabled its 2024–2025 annual report on the French Language Services Act, highlighting the province’s ongoing efforts to expand and strengthen French-language services.

The report shows a notable increase in bilingual capacity within the public service, with the number of bilingual employees rising from 387 to 425, and 162 serving in designated bilingual positions.

This growth reflects a broader provincial commitment to improving service accessibility for Acadian and Francophone residents.

The government also introduced a new “Bonjour Day” initiative to enhance French-language skills among frontline staff.

Additionally, three new designated French-language services were added in education and culture, bringing the total to 43.

The province is considering declaring August as Acadian Heritage Month and is exploring a cooperation agreement with Québec to support cultural and linguistic collaboration.

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December 4, 2025