A new study from Statistics Canada reveals that the number of temporary foreign workers (TFWs) in Canada's healthcare sector increased dramatically, from 3,200 in 2000 to 57,500 in 2022. Research by Yuqian Lu and Feng Hou shows that recent TFW cohorts demonstrate higher permanent residency transition rates, with nearly 60% of the 2010-2014 cohort achieving permanent status within five years.
India has surpassed the Philippines as the top source country since 2017, with TFWs increasingly concentrated in Ontario, Quebec, and British Columbia. Healthcare-specific permit holders show remarkably higher retention rates in the sector after gaining permanent residency.
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August 28, 2025
Prince Edward Island has successfully recruited 20 healthcare professionals from the United States since January 2025, including physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and laboratory technologists.
This recruitment effort is part of a broader initiative that has seen consistent workforce growth over the past 18 months.
Health Minister Mark McLane highlighted the province's various recruitment tools, including the new Physician Services Agreement and incentives for allied healthcare professionals, which have contributed to this success in attracting international talent to strengthen PEI's healthcare system.
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August 28, 2025
Recent research by Statistics Canada and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reveals a significant shift in employment patterns among provincial nominees.
A joint study examining 2021 Census data found provincial nominees are increasingly filling high-skilled positions, particularly in technology, with 15.7% working as computer professionals in 2021 compared to just 4.2% in 2011.
While nominees had similar representation in professional jobs as Canadian-born workers (25%), they were more likely to work in lower-skilled positions and less likely to be in technical trades, with notable provincial variations in employment outcomes.
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August 28, 2025
Canada's refugee protection system continues to experience significant strain in 2025, with July marking the highest monthly intake at 11,163 new claims — a 36.7% increase from June
. Despite processing 7,464 cases, the backlog has swelled to 291,975 pending claims. This troubling trend coincides with a rise in refugee appeals, which reached 1,080 new filings in July, while immigration appeals surged to 531—the highest monthly total this year.
Officials attribute this unprecedented volume to global conflicts and climate displacement, raising concerns about processing capacity.
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August 27, 2025
