Despite Canada's efforts to align labour market needs with economic migration, newcomers struggle to succeed in the job market.
Employment and Social Development Canada report shows that university-educated immigrants are overrepresented in low- and medium-skill sectors and underrepresented in high-skilled jobs.
If adjustments are not made in education and employer and cultural attitudes towards newcomers, there is a risk of repeating these patterns.
Currently, about half of the newcomers are economic migrants, and the goal is to increase this to 60% by 2025.
#Labour_market, #newcomers, #ESDC, #skilled_workers
October 30, 2023
Since Canada removed the educational requirements for the work experience stream of the permanent residence pathway designed for Hong Kongers, applications have significantly increased.
There was a 70% surge in applications in August alone compared to July. This change has been viewed as a positive step towards inclusivity and seizing opportunities.
Canada now acknowledges the skills and potential of Hong Kong's talented individuals and aims to address labour gaps with experienced workers.
This change was made in response to the crackdown on pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong. Canada introduced two new pathways to permanent residence, one for graduates who studied in Canada and another for individuals with Canadian work experience.
#HongKong, #Hong_Kong, #PR, #immigration_to_Canada
October 30, 2023
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.
#Nova_Scotia, #NSPNP, #construction_workers, #Critical_Construction_worker_Pilot
https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/662888674/actions-to-accelerate-skilled-trades-growth
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.
#Philippines, #Work_permits, #CAN_Work_Philippines, #IOM
October 21, 2023
