On January 30, 2024, New Brunswick's Health Minister Bruce Fitch celebrated the contributions of internationally educated nurses at Loch Lomond Villa, Saint John.
The Minister reiterated the government's commitment to healthcare workforce growth, emphasizing the importance of recruiting nurses.
Over 180 job offers have been accepted from a recruitment mission in the Philippines, and since 2021, over 500 internationally educated nurses, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and healthcare aides, have been recruited.
Over 200 are already employed in the province, with others undergoing the immigration process.
The process to become licensed in New Brunswick has been expedited for nurses from 14 countries. These nurses can work in support positions before becoming licensed.
#New_Brunswick, #nursing, #healthcare_workers, #internationally_trained_nurses
February 5, 2024
The provincial and federal governments are investing in a Labour Force Adjustment Committee to tackle New Brunswick's construction sector labour shortages. Spearheaded by the Construction Association of New Brunswick, the committee concentrates on filling job openings through immigration.
Their goal is to cater to the increasing demand for skilled tradespeople, with a special focus on residential construction.
Present labour force data reveals that roughly 4.2% of construction jobs are currently vacant. Based on labour force projections, we anticipate 8,400 retirements and thousands of new jobs by 2032.
The committee's initiatives will bolster ongoing efforts to encourage apprenticeships and skilled trades. The provincial government has pledged $250,000 to the project, and the federal government is contributing $190,612.
#New_Brunswick, #construction_workers, #labour_shortages
February 5, 2024
On January 24, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated the data on immigration inventories and backlogs.
According to the last update, there were 2,221,100 applications for permanent residence, temporary residence, and citizenship approvals in all IRCC inventories.
According to the update, 42.7% of applications in the inventory exceeded service standards.
IRCC aims to process 80% of applications within their service standard, though some complex cases may require a comprehensive assessment.
Currently, 47% of temporary residence requests - including ones for visiting, studying, or working abroad and 44% of permanent residency applications are in backlog.
Additionally, 19% of citizenship applications are also exceeding service standards.
#IRCC, #immigration_backlog, #service_standards, #application_processing_times, #backlog
January 25, 2024
On January 22, 2024, Canada's Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Marc Miller, announced a two-year cap on international student permit applications to stabilize growth.
For 2024, the cap will result in around 360,000 approved permits, a 35% decrease from 2023. These measures do not apply to master's, doctoral, elementary and secondary education students and current permit holders.
Changes to the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program will start from September 1, 2024, affecting students' curriculum licensing arrangements.
Graduates of master's and other short graduate programs will be eligible for a 3-year work permit. Open work permits will only be available to spouses of master's and doctoral students.
#International_students, #IRCC, #Caps, #study_permits, #Study_in_Canada
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/world/canada-caps-foreign-student-admissions-by-35/story
January 23, 2024
