Statistics Canada reports a net emigration of 35,337 between mid-2022 and mid-2023, the highest since 2017, driven by high living costs.
The British Columbia Business Council's analysis of federal data indicates these pressures may persist. The Council's recent report states, “Government forecasts do not anticipate a living standards recovery in Canada or BC until at least 2027.”
Canada's real GDP per person is now around $1,000 less than pre-pandemic levels. Canada ranks fifth worst in pandemic economic recovery among the 38 OECD member countries.
According to the UN, Canadians are most likely to emigrate to the US, UK, Australia, and New Zealand. The Numbeo data shows Mexico, Spain, Portugal, and France are also of interest.
#Emigration_from_Canada, #statistics
January 6, 2024
On January 3, 2024, the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI) implemented several measures to bolster French-speaking immigration.
As of June 2023, all applicants under the Regular Skilled Worker Program (RSWP) must declare a spoken French proficiency of level 7 or higher according to the Québec scale.
However, persons with a job offer outside the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal (CMM) could temporarily apply without declaring French level.
As of 2024, all individuals with an outside-CMM job offer must declare a level 7 or higher French proficiency. Employers are encouraged to verify candidates' French levels before initiating a job offer process.
#MIFI, #Quebec, #French_language, $RSWP, #CMM, #foreign_workers
January 6, 2024
On January 2, 2024, the Government of Ontario announced changes to the eligibility requirements of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program’s (OINP) Employer Job Offer: International Student stream.
According to the new update, as of January 1, 2024, international students who have completed a one-year college graduate certificate are eligible for OINP’s EJO IS stream.
Before, the OINP's EJO IS stream permitted candidates to apply with a one-year college graduate certificate only if the program demanded degree completion as an entry requirement.
#OINP, #international_students, #EJO_IS, #study_in_Canada
January 6, 2024
A recent study from the UK-based firm Givetastic has put Canada at the top of the list of most desirable work destinations worldwide.
This conclusion was drawn after examining the average monthly search volume for keywords such as "jobs" and "work," translating as needed.
The study surveyed individuals in 164 countries and highlighted Canada's strong healthcare system, employee benefits, and thriving job market as major draws.
Remarkably, Canada was the top pick for 56 countries, representing 34.1% of the world's nations. This underscores Canada's standing as a leading global employment center.
#Immigration_to_Canada, #Work_In_Canada, #foreign_workers
January 6, 2024
