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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