Category: Work Visa

Maple News reports that the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has officially closed the registration window for its Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream after reaching the maximum number of registrants. The closure took effect shortly after the stream opened, as the quota was filled rapidly due to immense demand. […]

Maple News reports that immigrants with university degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields in the United States experience better employment outcomes and higher earnings compared to their counterparts in Canada, according to a recent study by Statistics Canada. The study examined the economic trajectories of immigrants aged […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s job market continued to recover in November, but at a slower pace than in previous months. According to the latest Labour Force Survey released by Statistics Canada, employment increased by 0.3% during the week of November 8–14, compared to a 0.5% rise in October. The […]

Maple News reports that Canada and Italy have signed an enhanced bilateral youth mobility agreement, offering expanded opportunities for young adults to work and travel between the two countries. The new agreement, signed on December 11 by Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Marco Mendicino, and Italy’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Luigi […]

Maple News reports that Canada is facing a growing tech talent shortage, prompting Canadian companies to look abroad for skilled professionals. Despite a thriving technology sector, more of the country’s top innovators are being lured south, attracted by higher salaries and expanded opportunities in the United States. The findings stem […]

Maple News reports that a growing number of Canadians support creating permanent immigration pathways for temporary foreign workers, particularly in the agricultural sector. According to a recent survey conducted by Nanos Research, over 80% of respondents expressed support for allowing these workers to remain in Canada as permanent residents. The […]

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. […]