#labour_shortage

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Experts say high immigration levels will fix the labour market in Canada   Experts agree that while Canada's plan to amplify its immigration numbers may help alleviate some economic strain, more significant improvements are necessary to accurately ensure the labour market can fill positions with qualified permanent residents.   Unprecedentedly low unemployment rates have left companies desperate for workers, and fresh immigrants will aid in alleviating this predicament, according to Ravi Jain,   co-founder of the Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association.   The federal government plans to welcome 1.45 million additional permanent residents over the next three years, with 465,000 newcomers in 2023 and 500,000 in 2025.   #Immigration_levels, #labour_shortage, #foreign_workers, #PR   https://www.ctvnews.ca/business/canada-s-immigration-increase-alone-won-t-fix-the-labour-market-experts-say-1.6255154   https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/sean-fraser-immigration-numbers-1.6712766 (at Winnipeg, Manitoba) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoaFIm4rT6D/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Canada needs more skilled workers to fill jobs in the building trades As Baby Boomers retire from their respective positions, Canada desperately needs foreign nationals to take up the empty positions and fill the one million open jobs. Housing and Diversity Inclusion Minister Ahmed Hussen insists on immigration as an essential resource for economic growth, citing skilled immigrants are needed to provide real solutions for businesses seeking workers in the building trades. In response to Canadians' concerns that increased immigration leads to skyrocketing housing prices and shortages, Housing and Diversity and Inclusion Minister disagreed with this argument. Despite the apprehension that new immigrants to Canada will inevitably raise housing prices, numerous studies have demonstrated this concern is unfounded. Many believe immigration increases demand and bolster the economy, which drives house values. #Housing, #vacancies, #Labour_shortage, #foreign_workers (at Winnipeg, Manitoba) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm9tjv5uMRp/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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There is currently a labour and skills shortage in Canada, and the points-based selection system for Express Entry programs is being upgraded to address this issue. Changes to the process will be made next year to keep Canada's immigration system responsive and the economy on track. It is unclear how the selection tools will change, but the system will adapt to meet severe labour shortages in areas like healthcare and construction. The current selection process for Immigrant workers accepts those who often work below their actual education, skill levels and abilities, which leaves Canadian employers struggling to find qualified employees for many positions. #Express_Entry, #labour_shortage, #CRS, #selection_tools, #selection_system   (at Canada) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClrDAeWpWYj/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Ottawa will start holding targeted Express Entry draws in 2023   To ease impending labour shortages, Canada will begin hosting targeted Express Entry draws specifically for skilled workers starting next year.   Immigration Minister Sean Fraser explained that targeted draws would allow the government to select workers by the sector and the location they intend to live in Canada.   Immigration Minister also stated his intention to work with provinces to simplify the process of foreign credential recognition for doctors and nurses.   This way, healthcare workers will be more efficiently employed under a specific skilled worker program targeting areas where demand is high.   #Express_Entry, #Targeted_draws, #Fraser, #healthcare_workers, #labour_shortage   (at Winnipeg, Manitoba) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck8w2quOOR_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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The lack of workers from Generation Zers and Millennials in Canada leaves the hospitality industry struggling According to a new study by the Angus Reid Institute, Millennials and Generation Z are leaving the hospitality sector in droves, leaving hotels and restaurants across Canada struggling to find employees. According to these studies, the service sector has seen an 18 percent decline in workers over the last 2.5 years. This includes a 22 percent drop among 18-24-year-olds and 15 percent among 25-34-year-olds. The 18-to-24 age bracket falls under Generation Z, while the 25-to-34 crowd is considered to be Millennials. #Labour_shortage, #labour_market, #hospitality_sector, #Tourism https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj8Eb6xO4oR/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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More Canadian employers use the immigration system to recruit workers from other countries   A survey by the Business Council of Canada has shown that employers in Canada are starting to look towards immigration as a way to get workers to replace those lost from contracts being delayed or cancelled.   The Business Council of Canada's report, Canada's Immigration Advantage: A Survey of Major Employers, divulges the outcomes of a survey conducted on 80 member companies. 1.6 million Canadians work for these entities in 20 industries, with revenues exceeding $1 trillion last year.   The new report uncovers how severe the labour shortage is in Canada, with 80% of the companies admitting they cannot find skilled workers.   #Business_Council_of_Canada, #foreign_workers, #labour_shortage   https://www.ghimmigrationsvcs.ca/cus-latest-news/more-canadian-employers-use-the-immigration-system-to-recruit-workers-from-other-countries/ (at Winnipeg, Manitoba) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj4OZ8oOuRZ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Canada improved requirements for healthcare workers On September 23, 2022, the Government of Canada announced a new pathway for healthcare workers who faced barriers in accessing permanent residence under the Express Entry system. Foreign-born physicians who are employed under a fee-for-service model with public health authorities will no longer have to meet current requirements. Instead, this change recognizes the unique employment model used in Canada’s healthcare system and provides access to Canada’s economic permanent residence programs. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is trying to boost the employment of foreign people in Canada by enhancing its immigration system so that prospective immigrants who are already here can stay and work. #Healthcare_workers, #Physicians, #IRCC, #labour_shortage   (at Canada) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjA4oIouml9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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IRCC hired more employees to solve the immigration backlog On August 24, 2022, Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), announced the Government’s efforts to improve the Canadian immigration system and reduce application backlogs, with a particular emphasis on labour shortages, client experience, and family reunification. The Minister also announced that up to 1,250 new employees would be hired by the end of the fall to increase application processing capacity and reduce backlogs, and make the system more sustainable in both the short and long term. IRCC is constantly managing over 1 million applications. In 2021, IRCC finalized 1.7 million applications from all lines of business. #IRCC, #Fraser, #immigration_backlog, #labour_shortage, #Application_proces (at Winnipeg, Manitoba) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch2mAREJjJg/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=