Category: Work Visa

Maple News reports that Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Marco Mendicino, has unveiled a new open work permit aimed at supporting essential workers and international graduates who have applied under the recent temporary-to-permanent residence pathways. This move seeks to ensure applicants can continue living and working in Canada while they await […]

Maple News reports a significant uptick in job vacancies across Canada, especially in essential sectors like health care, food services, and retail, as the country continues to recover from the pandemic’s economic shocks. Data from May shows Canadian employers were actively recruiting for approximately 671,100 positions. The health care and […]

Canada’s labour market made notable progress in July, recovering 94,000 jobs as the economy edged closer to pre-pandemic levels, Maple News reports. The employment boost came as public health restrictions eased across much of the country thanks to lower COVID-19 case numbers and increased vaccination coverage. According to Statistics Canada’s […]

Canada’s labour market continued its recovery in August, adding 90,000 jobs and bringing national employment within 156,000 positions of its pre-pandemic benchmark set in February 2020, according to the latest Labour Force Survey. Maple News reports that this is the closest Canada has come to full job recovery since the […]

Maple News reports that, effective August 31, 2021, temporary foreign workers residing in Quebec and selected as skilled workers by the province are now eligible to apply for a Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP), offering greater flexibility and job security while awaiting permanent residency. The Bridging Open Work Permit allows […]

Maple News reports that Canada experienced its highest recorded job vacancy rate in the second quarter (Q2) of 2021, signaling intensified labour shortages across multiple sectors. According to the latest data from Statistics Canada, the national job vacancy rate rose to 4.6%—the highest rate since this metric was first tracked […]

Maple News reports that Canada continues to be a top destination for international professionals, issuing hundreds of thousands of work permits every year. This commitment stems from Canada’s strategic aim to attract global talent to meet labour shortages, enhance innovation, support family reunification, and foster international relationships. To facilitate this, […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s job market made significant strides in September, adding 157,000 jobs and bringing the national employment rate close to pre-pandemic levels. According to Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey for the week of September 12–18, the employment rate reached 60.9%, just 0.9 percentage points below February 2020 […]

Maple News reports that Canada recorded over 871,000 job vacancies in August — the highest figure so far this year — highlighting an ongoing labour shortage that has surpassed pre-pandemic levels. This marks a notable rise from July, which reported 805,500 vacancies, underscoring ongoing challenges in key economic sectors. According […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s job market held firm in October, with a net addition of 31,000 new positions and a continued decline in the unemployment rate to 6.7%—its lowest level in 20 months. This marks the fifth consecutive month of falling unemployment, signaling steady progress toward a full employment […]

Maple News reports that Canada is implementing a series of updated border measures designed to both ease restrictions for fully vaccinated travellers and tighten requirements for unvaccinated individuals. A major shift will take place starting November 30, when the list of recognized COVID-19 vaccines will be expanded. Canada will begin […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s labor market continued its steady recovery in September, adding over 91,000 new payroll positions—marking the fourth consecutive month of national employment growth. This trend reflects the country’s ongoing rebound from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Payroll employment rose in eight provinces, with Ontario […]

Toronto has been ranked the leading global city for career-driven women, according to a comprehensive study conducted by Bloomberg. Maple News reports that the Canadian metropolis topped a list of 15 major urban centers known for their economic influence and appeal to global talent. The study evaluated cities based on […]

Maple News reports that labour shortages across Canada have reached critical levels, with small businesses among the hardest hit. According to recent findings from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), over 50% of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are facing staffing difficulties due to hiring and retention challenges. The […]

Canada’s labour market saw a notable boost in December 2021, with 55,000 new jobs added across the country, according to the latest Labour Force Survey from Statistics Canada. Maple News reports that this employment growth occurred just before the Omicron variant surged, prompting renewed public health measures. Economic activity during […]

Maple News reports that Quebec has revised its wage guidelines for employers hiring temporary foreign workers, with the changes set to take effect on December 1, 2020. The Ministry of Immigration, Francisation and Integration (MIFI) announced that employers must now reference the 2020 edition of the ‘Guide des salaires par […]