Canada is rated the safest travel destination in 2024, moving from sixth in 2023. It topped the safety rankings for transportation, absence of violent crime, health measures, and safety for women, LGBTQIA+, and BIPOC.
The ranking is part of Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection’s Safest Destinations report, which relies on surveys, the Global Peace Index, the State Department’s travel safety ratings, and GeoSure Global scores.
The company defined a safe place free from terrorism, disease outbreaks, discrimination, and harassment. They attributed Canada's top rank to its cold weather and low population density but warned of natural disasters like wildfires and avalanches.
Despite this, reviews were largely positive. Switzerland ranked second, followed by Norway, Ireland, and the Netherlands.
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February 15, 2024
Lower-skilled temporary foreign workers (TFWs) in the accommodation and food services industry transition to permanent residency less often than those in higher-skilled roles and study permit holders.
However, due to their population size, more lower-skilled TFWs transition to permanent residency. Five years post-immigration, nearly 40% of these lower-skilled TFWs remain in the industry, compared to 52% of higher-skilled TFWs and 16% of study permit holders.
In the food manufacturing industry, lower-skilled TFWs have lower rates of transitioning to permanent residency and decreasing retention rates over five years.
Retention rates also fell with each successive landing cohort.
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February 14, 2024
On February 9, 2024, Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced the start of 2024 Express Entry rounds for candidates with specific skills or strong French proficiency.
The new policy supports economic growth and social prosperity and aims to increase Francophone immigration outside Quebec to 8% by 2026.
The policy, which prioritizes French-speaking candidates, reflects Canada's commitment to Francophone communities.
Indeed, immigration accounts for nearly all of Canada’s labour force growth, addressing shortages in key sectors.
The Express Entry system ensures Canada attracts the necessary skilled workers while supporting Francophone communities' vitality.
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February 14, 2024
Demand for AI-skilled workers is rising in Canada, with employers seeking those who can develop and use AI products.
Companies are actively hiring data scientists to build AI products, with the Indeed website listing 945 AI-related job postings.
The median annual income for AI programmers is $87,009. KPMG’s survey shows that the use of generative AI is growing in Canada, with 61% of users applying it multiple times a week for work.
Generative AI systems are evolving from large language models to multi-modal systems.
As AI usage grows in workplaces, recruiters are increasingly looking for candidates with these skills.
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February 14, 2024
