Nova Scotia Invites French-Speaking Immigration Applicants

In a recent immigration draw, Nova Scotia sent invitations to candidates with a high level of French proficiency. On September 4, Nova Scotia held an immigration draw within the provincial nominee program’s Labour Market Priorities Stream and sent invitations to French-speaking applicants. During the draw, 204 letters of interest were sent to candidates who speak Read More …

New Brunswick to Hold Job Fairs in Mexico and the Philippines

In October, immigration officers and employers from the Canadian province of New Brunswick will hold six job fairs with a large list of occupations. In October 2019, the province of New Brunswick will hold job fairs in Mexico City, Guadalajara (Mexico), and Manila (the Philippines). The job fairs will be held on: October 22 and Read More …

New Brunswick Will Significantly Increase Immigration over the Next Five Years

The Government of New Brunswick has announced a plan to attract several thousand immigrants every year. The New Brunswick government has announced a plan to significantly increase immigration to the province over the next five years to address the economic and social problems associated with its aging population. Under the government population growth strategy, the Read More …

New Brunswick Transitioning to Online Immigration Application System

New Brunswick will no longer accept paper-based immigration applications. Starting September 16, 2019, the Atlantic province of New Brunswick is transitioning to an online immigration application system. Applications under the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program and the Atlantic Immigration Pilot will only be accepted online. According to the official statement, ‘the modernized system will allow Read More …

Reduced Immigration Forces Quebec To Hire More Foreign Workers

The Quebec government has allocated C$55 million to support employers wishing to hire temporary foreign workers. The acute labour shortage in the province is caused by a 20% reduction in immigration. The Coalition for Quebec’s Future (Coalition Avenir Québec) will spend nearly C$55 million on assistance in hiring and integrating temporary workers for provincial enterprises. Read More …

Quebec Shuts Down Enterprises Due to Lack of Immigrants

Quebec business owners called on the provincial government to immediately increase immigration levels to reduce chronic labour shortages. According to the Quebec Employers Council, more immigrants are needed to avoid the French-speaking province’s economic slowdown. Quebec’s historically low unemployment rate of 4.9% indicates that employers find it difficult to find the right people to fill Read More …