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Prince Edward Island issues 181 invitations to apply for provincial nomination to workers in priority occupations

On August 20, the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) invited 181 candidates to apply for provincial nomination. The PEI PNP selected in-province workers empl...

PEI holds largest provincial immigration draw this year

On July 16, Prince Edward Island (PEI) invited 195 candidates to apply for provincial nomination. The draw continued the province’s established pattern of targeting candidates alre...

How is EI changing under Canada’s tariff relief plan — and is it enough?

The federal government is modifying some Employment Insurance (EI) benefits for workers impacted by U.S. tariffs as they take hold on Canada's economy, but do they go far enough?

British Columbia invites 602 high-economic-impact candidates to apply for provincial nomination

On August 20, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) issued 602 provincial nomination invitations to high-earning and high-scoring candidates. These invitations we...

Canada raises wage thresholds for TFWP work permits

The Canadian federal government has raised the hourly wage thresholds for the low-wage stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultati...

Newfoundland and Labrador issues 140 provincial immigration invitations

Newfoundland and Labrador has selected 140 foreign nationals for provincial immigration.  On August 26, the province notified selected candidates that they would have the opportuni...

Newfoundland and Labrador selects candidates for provincial immigration

On July 10, Newfoundland and Labrador issued a total of 57 invitations to provincial immigration candidates through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP)...

Canada July employment change +75.1K vs +15K expected

Prior month +18.2KUnemployment rate 6.4% vs 6.5% expectedPrior 6.5%Full-time employment +38.6K vs +0.6K priorPart-time employment +36.6K vs +17.5K priorParticipation rate 65.1% vs...

Newfoundland and Labrador issues provincial immigration invitations to 445 candidates

On July 28, Newfoundland and Labrador issued 445 invitations to provincial immigration candidates. Invitations were issued through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee...

British Columbia holds largest provincial immigration selection round this year

On July 16, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) invited a total of 569 candidates to apply for provincial nomination. Invitations were issued to individuals who...

Newfoundland and Labrador invites 122 foreign nationals to apply for provincial nomination

Newfoundland and Labrador issued 122 invitations to apply for provincial nomination in a draw held on August 18. This marked the first draw since the province adopted an Expression...

British Columbia invites workers across five priority sectors to apply for provincial nomination

On August 6, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) invited no fewer than 500 candidates to apply for provincial nomination through an occupation-specific draw tar...

Young Canadians are seeing improved labour market, but it’s not all good news

Unemployment rate falls to 6.5% in June with wage growth and student jobs improving

LMIA processing times edge higher

Wait times for Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) have increased across nearly all streams of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), ranging from one to nine days. Brea...

Canada expands access to low-wage foreign workers for multi-site employers

Employers with several small work locations can now hire more temporary foreign workers, under new rules introduced by the Canadian federal government. Through an update to the gov...

Canadian wage growth holds steady at 3% as job-changers pocket bigger gains

New ADP data reveals a persistent pay gap between workers who stay and those who switch employers in Canada's private sector

Newfoundland and Labrador invites 208 candidates in provincial immigration draw

On August 10, Newfoundland and Labrador held its 10th draw of the year, issuing 208 invitations for provincial immigration. Invitations were issued to candidates through two progra...

Canada Updates TFWP Rules to Give Small Employers More Hiring Flexibility. Check Your Eligibility!

Canada Updates TFWP Rules to Give Small Employers More Hiring Flexibility. Check Your Eligibility! HIGHLIGHTS: CANADA TO EXPAND HIRING OPTIONS FOR LOW-WAGE FOREIGN WORKER * Canad...

Newfoundland and Labrador invites 97 candidates to apply for provincial nomination

On September 4, Newfoundland and Labrador issued 97 invitations to apply for provincial nomination through its provincial nominee program.  These invitations allow candidates to ta...

Financial services set for smallest increase in wage budgets

Marsh Canada's July 2026 survey of more than 470 organisations finds merit increases planned at 3.0%, as geopolitical uncertainty shapes a more deliberate approach to pay

Canada clears the first mine approved under the Impact Assessment Act since 2019

The federal government expects the mine to add $70 billion to Canada's GDP

Opinion: While employers search for talent, Canada overlooks half-a-million workers

Employers need workers. Roughly three-quarters of working-age Canadians with an intellectual disability or autism remain unemployed or underemployed despite being ready, willing an...

Counterintuitive Labor Market Shifts Constrain Measured U.S. Wage Gains

Canadian SMEs optimistic for fall but cautious on hiring and AI

A new Employment Hero survey of 600 senior business leaders finds most Canadian SMEs plan to hire this fall, but with greater discipline and a sharper eye on AI ROI