Category: Work Visa

Maple News reports that U.S. President Donald Trump has extended a sweeping ban on certain temporary work visas until March 31, 2021, just weeks before he is set to leave office. The move continues a controversial immigration freeze that was first introduced in mid-2020, citing concerns over protecting American jobs […]

Maple News reports that the Canadian government has introduced a temporary public policy giving former international students another opportunity to secure a work permit — a critical pathway toward permanent residency. This initiative comes in response to disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which left many recent graduates unable to […]

Maple News reports that effective today, Canada has opened applications for a new one-time open work permit targeting former international students whose Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWPs) are expiring or have recently expired. The initiative, announced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), allows eligible applicants to receive an open work […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s unemployment rate rose sharply to 9.4% in January — the highest level recorded since August 2020 — as stricter COVID-19 restrictions took a toll on the labour market. According to the latest Labour Force Survey from Statistics Canada, the country shed 213,000 jobs in January, […]

Maple News reports that Canada will reopen pools for the International Experience Canada (IEC) program on March 1, 2021, for select partner countries. This initiative offers young adults from countries with reciprocal youth mobility agreements the chance to work and explore life in Canada. The IEC program has three distinct […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s job market experienced a noteworthy rebound in February, recouping nearly all the employment losses suffered during the previous two months. Employment rose by 259,000 during the month, a strong recovery following a combined loss of 266,000 jobs in December and January, according to Statistics Canada’s […]

Maple News reports that middle managers hold the key to creating welcoming, inclusive work environments for immigrants in Canada. A newly released report by the Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC), titled ‘Make or Break: How middle managers and executives can build immigrant-inclusive teams’, highlights the pivotal position of middle […]

Maple News reports that Canada has overtaken the United States as the most attractive country for foreign workers seeking global career opportunities, according to a comprehensive global survey conducted by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and The Network. The study captured the perspectives of 209,000 individuals across 190 countries, offering deep […]

Maple News reports that Canada added a substantial 303,000 jobs in March 2021, marking a significant step toward economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. This surge brings employment levels within 1.5% of what they were in February 2020, just before the pandemic began to affect the labor market. Despite this […]

Maple News reports that the Canadian government is reviewing its current list of essential occupations to allow more cross-border travel amid ongoing pandemic-related restrictions. According to Foreign Affairs Minister Marc Garneau, officials are evaluating whether additional categories of workers should be classified as essential, enabling them to cross the Canada-U.S. […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s unemployment rate climbed to over 8% in April 2021, following a loss of 207,000 jobs nationally. The decline coincided with stricter public health measures introduced across several provinces in response to a surge in COVID-19 cases. According to Statistics Canada, data was gathered during the […]

Maple News reports that more than half of American employers are actively exploring or have already expanded operations into Canada, reflecting a growing trend driven by access to global talent and more favorable immigration policies north of the border. According to a recent survey by Envoy Global, a U.S.-based immigration […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s health-care and social assistance sector is facing unprecedented labour shortages, with job vacancies reaching 100,300 by the end of 2020 — the highest on record. The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly amplified long-standing staffing challenges across the country’s medical and support systems. This shortage coincides with […]

Maple News reports that Canada experienced a second consecutive month of job losses in May as provinces implemented stricter public health measures in response to the third wave of COVID-19. According to Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey, conducted from May 9 to May 15, the country saw a net decline […]

Maple News reports that as global air travel rebounds from the impacts of the pandemic, international airlines are ramping up recruitment and resuming operations. With major players like Air Canada reinstating over 2,600 jobs and U.S.-based Delta Airlines planning to hire 1,000+ new pilots by summer next year, demand for […]

Canada’s labour market showed signs of recovery in June, with employment rising by 231,000 positions, according to Statistics Canada’s latest Labour Force Survey. Maple News reports that despite the uptick, the rebound has yet to fully compensate for the 275,000 jobs lost during April and May, when third-wave pandemic restrictions […]