The Government of Nova Scotia announced a new pilot program for construction workers to boost growth in the skilled trades and modernize the apprenticeship and trades qualification system.
Premier Tim Houston has announced measures to add 5,000 new apprentices in the next three years, increase the number of journeypersons and trades qualifiers by 1,000 annually, and raise the apprentice retention rate from 43% to 60% within five years.
The Critical Construction Worker Pilot, part of Nova Scotia's Provincial Nominee Program, will include 21 in-demand occupations in the construction sector, focusing on residential building trades.
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October 21, 2023
On October 19, 2023, the Government of Canada launched CAN Work Philippines – a pilot program to help Canadian employers hire skilled workers from the Philippines.
The program streamlines work permit processing and allows group appointments for medical examinations and biometrics.
It is open to Canadian employers hiring 50 or more workers or for critical occupations in sectors like healthcare, construction, and agri-food.
To participate, employers must adhere to fair and ethical recruitment guidelines published by the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
IRCC also provides $200,000 to the IOM to promote fair and ethical recruitment standards in the Philippines.
These efforts strengthen the partnership between Canada and the Philippines and address labour shortages in Canada's economy.
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October 21, 2023
The University of Toronto, McGill University, and the University of British Columbia ranked in the top 34 of the 2024 QS World University Rankings.
International students often rely on rankings to choose the best Canadian university for their needs.
In the 2024 rankings, the University of Toronto moved up to 21st place, McGill University ranked 30th, and the University of British Columbia ranked 34th.
These rankings are based on factors such as academic reputation, employer reputation, and international ratios.
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October 19, 2023
The government will also charge these universities for each international student recruited, directing the funds exclusively to francophone universities.
By not subsidizing the education of out-of-province Anglophone students, Quebec intends to allocate taxpayer money elsewhere.
This move is driven by the desire to address the decline of the French language in Quebec, which is attributed to the influx of Anglophone students who do not speak French.
Quebec aims to rebalance its university network and language policies by attracting more francophone students to francophone universities.
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October 19, 2023
