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“New Canada” created by immigration

Projects from Statistics Canada suggest that, by 2031, one in four people in Canada will have been born elsewhere, and just half of the working-age population will belong to families that have lived in Canada for over three generations.

Canada to adopt plastic money

Canada’s federal government has announced that the country’s paper-cotton banknotes will be replaced by plastic ones in 2011.

Five-year plan to fight skills shortages in Ontario

Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty has announced the intention of creating a five-year plan to fight the shortage of skilled workers in the province. McGuinty wants to turn Ontario into an education mecca and open up the north of the province to large-scale mining.

Workers needed for green jobs in Canada

Demand for environmental workers is set to increase, and Canada does not have enough staff to fill the new vacancies, according to a newly released report.

Canada warned of new labour shortage

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce has warned about a new labour shortage that is predicted to hit the country’s businesses, once the economy completely recovers.

Fewer Canadians on employment benefits

Statistics Canada has revealed that the number of Canadians receiving employment insurance benefits has fallen for the third consecutive month in December.

Vancouver named world’s best city

If you want to live in the world’s most liveable city, head to Canada and settle down in Vancouver. The city managed to maintain its first place ranking on the Economist Intelligence Unit’s annual survey as the best city to live in the world.

Government helps foreign environmental sector workers

The Canadian government has announced its support to a new project to help better integrate foreign-trained workers into the Canadian workforce through an initiative with the environmental sector.

Canada to rely on migrants to fill available jobs

Due to a shortage of skills and lack of education, over 700,000 people could become unemployed in Ontario by 2021, a number that would add to the current jobless rate and translate into 1.1 million people without jobs, according to a study by Seneca College President emeritus Rick Miner.

Shifts indicate immigration important to Ontario’s growth

A report released by the Ontarian government has revealed that an ageing population and shrinking workforce will combine to challenge the Canadian province’s economy over the next 20 years.

Employment in Canada gains momentum

Employment in several Canadian industries has shown signs of life, despite a slight decline overall in employment numbers for the country.

Calgary scores high amongst skilled workers

Calgary was one of six Canadian cities to get top marks on its attractiveness to skilled workers, according to a report from the Conference Board of Canada.

Government improves foreign accreditation process

A new initiative by the Canadian government promises to help newcomers better integrate into the country’s workforce through the improvement of foreign qualification recognition.

War for talent to heat up, says report

A new report has warned about an emerging war for talent that is set to heat up in the coming years in Canada’s financial services sector.

Canada’s employment status best in North America

Reports from the United States and Canada show some stop-and-go trending right now when it comes to unemployment and recovery figures, but statistics reveal Canada is faring better than the US.

Study confirms immigration is good for business

Nearly 80% of business executives stated that foreign workers have helped fill staffing needs.

Government changes immigration rules for caregivers

The federal government has announced a set of new regulations which are said to better protect the rights of foreign live-in caregivers, as well as make it easier for them to obtain permanent residency in Canada.

Vancouverites recommend Vancouver

A new Angus Reid poll has shown that Vancouverites are happier about their city than residents of other Canadian cities.

Skills shortages in Canada’s petroleum industry addressed

The Canadian federal government has decided to inject $405,797 into the petroleum industry, now that its growth is anticipated to eclipse available skills and labour.

Shortage of family doctors hurting Ontarians

The shortage of family doctors in the city of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, has increased by nearly 60% in over a year.