Clean Power Partnerships to Generate 1,000 Canadian Jobs
Alberta First Nations and private companies have five new green energy collaborations which will create 1,000 Canadian jobs and produce renewable electricity to be able to power close to 300,000 homes. These partnerships are the newest phase of the renewable energy program by the provincial government. Chief Roy Fox of Kainai First Nation said, “We’re […]
Canadian Firms Report Record Skilled Labor Shortage
Canadian small businesses are experiencing challenges when needing to expand, due to the shortage of workers. A survey released by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) showed 47 percent of respondents said the shortage of skilled workers is limiting their growth. Last year at this time the rate stood at only 38 percent. The […]
Full-Time Canadian Employment Rose by 33,900 in October 2018
Full-time hiring had a surge in October 2018 and the unemployment rate plunged to a 40-year low in Canada. According to Statistics Canada, 11,200 jobs were created, and for the first time since July, the unemployment rate dipped to 5.8 percent. The strength of jobs in Canada was a huge surprise as economists were only […]
Small Towns in Ontario Seek Foreign Workers
Several small towns in northern Ontario are experiencing a labor shortage and are in need of skilled labor. Sault College, according to Emily Lauzon, an employability adviser, is going to be targeting the college’s international student recruitment to help generate graduates that can go directly to the region and fill the labor shortages the area […]
Immigration to Canada Gives Country’s Population Big Boost
British Columbia has for the first time surpassed their five million mark in population. International immigration is the cause of the spike in the population, as in every province that saw an increase. In October 2018, the population was around 37 million, an increase of 184,000 in three months. The gain was the most significant […]
Canadian Immigration Behind Biggest Population Boost Since 1971
Canadian immigration, refugee claimants, and a large number of non-permanent residents have boosted the population in Canada. According to a Statistics Canada report, the population of British Columbia has set a record by surpassing the five million mark for the first time. There are currently over 450,000 international students living in Canada, according to a […]
Innovation Hub to Produce 800 Technology Jobs in Canada
An innovation hub is being created in Toronto by Accenture Place, bringing 800 new Canadian jobs to the area. The employees will be helping clients work on technologies from blockchain to artificial intelligence. The new hub has been devised for clients to work with the company to co-innovate new products, Accenture said. It will be […]
Ottawa Ranked Top City in Canada for Economic Attractiveness
According to a new BMO report, “where have all the good people gone, now?”, Ottawa was ranked first regarding “Labor Market Attractiveness.
Immigrant Wins Millions in Lotteries After Moving to Canada
An immigrant initially from Africa, now living in Winnipeg, Manitoba, has won the lottery two times over the past five months.
Syrian Refugees Receive Help from Canadian Woman
Shahnaz Hamo, Rezan Iso, and young son, Ali, came to Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, in the fall of 2016 after escaping from Syria