The Newfoundland and Labrador Government has allocated $89,000 over two years to develop a specialized mentorship program for internationally and Canadian-educated physiotherapists through the NLCP.
This strategic investment addresses the province's critical physiotherapist shortage, particularly in rural areas, by creating a pathway for qualified international professionals to meet provincial licensing requirements.
The program features targeted learning modules to bridge education gaps and provides essential Canadian workplace experience while simultaneously strengthening mentor resources. The initiative aims to improve healthcare accessibility while creating sustainable career opportunities for international talent in Newfoundland and Labrador.
#foreign_trained_professionals, #healthcare_immigration, #physiotherapy_mentorship, #newfoundland_labrador_healthcare, #international_credentials,#rural_healthcare_solutions, #healthcare_workforce, #skilled_immigration
September 10, 2025
A recent Abacus Data survey reveals significant divisions among Canadians regarding the elimination of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), with 44% supporting its phase-out while 30% oppose it.
The research identifies clear demographic patterns, with younger Canadians (48-50%) and Prairie residents (49-54%) showing the strongest support, while Quebec (34%) remains the most resistant.
Conservative voters (61%) overwhelmingly favour elimination, while Liberal voters are split (37% support, 39% oppose), presenting a challenging wedge issue for the Carney Government as immigration concerns continue to rise nationally.
#temporary_foreign_worker_program, #canadian_politics, #tfwp, #abacus_data, #pierre_poilievre, #mark_carney, #labour_market
September 10, 2025
The Canadian job market faces severe challenges as recent data reveals 106,000 job losses over the summer months, coinciding with the issuance of 105,000 Temporary Foreign Worker permits.
This employment crisis disproportionately impacts Canadian youth, with student unemployment reaching post-recession highs. The Conservatives highlight Mark Carney's contradictory stance, citing his previous warnings about the harms of TFWP while currently allowing record permit approvals.
The Conservatives advocate for policy reform focusing on prioritizing domestic employment opportunities and addressing systemic economic issues plaguing Canadian workers.
#job_crisis, #canadian_economy, #temporary_foreign_workers, #unemployment_rate, #youth_unemployment, #tfwp, #conservatives, #labour_market, #domestic_jobs
September 8, 2025
On September 3, 2025, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated the processing times for the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications under various streams.
Based on statistics from all processing centres, the current average LMIA processing times have increased or remained the same for all streams, except for the Global Talent Stream.
Global Talent Stream - 8 business days (-1 day) Agricultural stream – 16 business days (+2 days) Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program - 8 business days (+1 day) Permanent Residence Stream - 259 business days (+5 days) High-wage Stream - 37 business days Low-wage Stream - 42 business days (+1 day)
#esdc, #service_canada, #lmia #tfwp, #work_permit, #agricultural_workers, #caregivers
September 4, 2025
