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October 18, 2024

Why are Canadian employers leaving highly skilled talent on the bench?

The issue of immigrant underemployment remains a persistent problem in Canada, despite policies aimed at integrating highly skilled global talent into the workforce. But why? “For the longest time, research has focused on racism and discrimination as the key drivers, […] read more

October 18, 2024

Why are Canadian employers leaving highly skilled talent on the bench?

The issue of immigrant underemployment remains a persistent problem in Canada, despite policies aimed at integrating highly skilled global talent into the workforce. But why?… read more

October 15, 2024

Cost of living pushing many newcomers out of Canada

Agencies that work with new immigrants to Canada say many of their clients are struggling to settle in this country due to the challenge… read more

October 13, 2024

Navigating the use of artificial intelligence in Canada’s newcomer settlement

Experts discuss the ethics and practicality of AI in settlement pathwaysRead more. read more

October 11, 2024

Top tips for adjusting to life in a new country

There are numerous tips and tools available to help newcomers settle into their new home, and the Canadian government has invested in several programs to… read more

October 11, 2024

Canadian employers are underutilizing immigrant talent: report

According to recent reports, Canada is facing pressing labor shortages that threaten its competitive edge. A newly released report by Deloitte Canada and the Institute… read more

October 08, 2024

Immigrant entrepreneurs face hurdles, have bigger hiring plans

Newcomers looking to start their own business in Canada face added hurdles, but are more optimistic about hiring than the average Canadian… read more

October 08, 2024

Canada Jobs 2025: High-Demand Roles for Career Growth

As we look ahead to 2025, Canada’s job market continues to show promise across various sectors, driven by technological advancements and demographic shifts. With a… read more

October 08, 2024

Majority of immigrants struggle to get ahead in the workplace, one-third face discrimination: OMNI Poll

In an exclusive poll commissioned by Leger for OMNI, more than half of immigrants (56 per cent) say getting promoted or growing in a Canadian… read more

October 03, 2024

This New Canadian Is Paying It Forward

I came across Kelowna Community Resources, a non-profit that helps immigrants settle in Kelowna, the following year. I joined their employment training program and,… read more

September 26, 2024

Canada Immigration Backlog Now Surges To Nearly 1.1 Million

Canada’s immigration backlog continues to grow as per newly released IRCC data, reaching a staggering 1,078,300 applications across various categories, an increase of 7.57% month-on-month… read more

September 26, 2024

Make Canada stronger by supporting the health of refugees

Supporting refugees fosters a stronger Canada. Once here, according to a recent report by the United Nations Refugee Agency, refugees say they feel deep belonging… read more

September 25, 2024

Personal histories shape how immigrant families transmit their home language to children

According to Statistics Canada, in 2021, one in four Canadians had at least one mother tongue other than English or French. Many people grow up… read more