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.
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October 28, 2025
On October 21, 2025, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) released an updated roster of individuals, employers, and representatives who have been subject to administrative monetary penalties or banning orders for violations of the Ontario Immigration Act, 2015.
The program requires all applicants and their representatives to submit information that is accurate, correct, and free from misleading content.
Failure to comply with these standards may result in significant penalties. The publication of these contraventions serves as a critical measure to safeguard the public interest and reinforce the integrity of Ontario's immigration nomination process.
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October 28, 2025
Manitoba's economy demonstrated continued strength in September 2025, with the province adding 3,900 new positions. The province was among only three Canadian jurisdictions to report employment growth during the month.
Full-time positions increased significantly by 11,100 jobs, while average hourly wages rose 4.1 percent. Both public and private sectors contributed to the expansion, reflecting broad-based economic momentum.
Manitoba maintains one of the nation's three lowest unemployment rates, with notable improvements in women's employment rising 1.2 percent and youth unemployment declining to 12.4 percent, signalling a transition toward more stable, full-time career opportunities across the province.
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October 28, 2025
Conservative Shadow Minister for Employment Garnett Genuis has announced a comprehensive Youth Jobs Plan aimed at addressing Canada's youth unemployment crisis, which currently affects over 460,000 young Canadians—nearly 15% of those aged 15 to 24.
The plan includes four key pillars: unleashing economic growth through tax cuts and reduced regulatory barriers, fixing the immigration system by improving credential recognition and aligning immigration with labour market needs, reforming federal student aid to prioritize in-demand fields, and incentivizing workforce housing construction.
Genuis has urged the Liberal Government to adopt these measures in the upcoming federal budget, emphasizing that immediate action is critical to securing the long-term career prospects of Canada's next generation.
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October 17, 2025
