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Employment in Canada

September 12, 2019

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According to Statistics Canada, in August, the employment rate has significantly increased as a result of demand in part-time work. Five Canadian provincials saw the employment gains and Ontario is leading the way.

Ontario – Wholesale and Retail

By the end of August, Ontario announced that it gained 58,000 new jobs, all in part-time work. Most of the jobs belong to wholesale and retail industries.

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) offers a number of immigration choices for skilled foreign workers. The OINP has three streams which are Human Capital Priorities, French-speaking Skilled Worker, Skilled Trade Worker that is linked to the federal Express Entry system and usually do not require a job offer from an Ontario employer in order to be eligible. Ontario also offers International Graduates Streams that targets international students who have recently obtained a master’s or doctoral degree from an eligible Ontario university.

Quebec – Finance, Insurance, Real estate, and Leasing

In August, Quebec’s employment rate increased by 20,000 net new jobs with the majority of those gains are from finance, insurance, real estate, and leasing industries.

Foreign workers must be invited to apply for Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ) to immigrate to Quebec. The validity duration for a CSQ is 24 months or until Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) makes a decision on a Canadian permanent residence application. All CSQs issued before August 2, 2018, maintain the previous validity duration of 36 months.

Immigration programs include the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ), which is open to those with eligible work or study experience in the province, and the Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP).

Manitoba – Professional, Scientific and Technical services

In August, Manitoba’s employment rate increased by 5,200 net new jobs and the professional, scientific, and technical services sector saw the most gains of all.

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) provides a number of pathways to the province for eligible immigration candidates. Foreign workers with in-demand work experience and family connections to Manitoba (among other criteria) may be eligible for the MPNP’s Skilled Workers Overseas Stream, which has a sub-stream for those with a profile in the federal Express Entry system.

Saskatchewan – information, culture, and recreation

Saskatchewan saw an increase of 2,800 new jobs in August with the majority held by information, culture and recreation industries.

There are several ways to immigrate to New Brunswick through the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP). As of July, those with a profile in the federal Express Entry pool may be invited to apply for a provincial nomination from New Brunswick without having to first express their interest to the NBPNP – New Brunswick Express Entry Labour Market Stream (EELMS).

Employment rate by ages – Young generation led the trend

Employment among youth aged 15 to 24 increased by 42,000 in August, the majority from young women. Compared with August 2018, youth employment rose by 75,000 (+3.0%).

Employment among men and women in the ages of 25 to 54 was little changed in August and their unemployment rate held steady at 4.7%. Compared with August 2018, this age group increased by 138,000 (+2.2%) for men and by 64,000 (+1.1%) for women.

There were more people aged 55 and overworking, up 22,000 in August and up 195,000 (+4.9%) from August 2018.

Overall, in August 2019, there were 109,000 net new jobs in various industries. Compared with August 2018, Employment rate in the professional, scientific, and technical services industry increased 7.4%; Finance, insurance, real estate, rental, and leasing industry increased 3.9% while Educational services industry increased 2.6%. In contrast, Business, building and other support services employment rate decreased 3.5% compared with last year.

See the detail Labour Force Survey, August 2019 here

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Best Destinations for immigrants in Canada

September 11, 2019

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Every year, Canada welcomes millions of visitors and immigrants from all over the world who dream to start their new lives with a brighter future. The government of Canada has offered a variety of immigration programs to encourage and support newcomers. Among hundreds of cities in Canada, Calgary, Vancouver, and Toronto are believed the most ideal destinations for foreigners.

CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA

Among hundreds of cities in Canada, Calgary is believed to be the most preferred place to live. Calgary’s overall livability score was 97.5, aided by perfect scores in four of the five categories: Stability (100), Healthcare (100), Education (100), Infrastructure (100) and Culture & environment (90).

Calgary is the largest city in Alberta with 1.2 million population. It is the best place for immigrants to start their new life especially the ones whose occupation is related to the oil and gas industry. Since 2011, the immigration rate has been significantly increased and by 2016, 46% of immigrants moved to Calgary.

The Government of Alberta offers several options for foreigners interested in immigrating to Alberta through three streams of Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) which are

Alberta Opportunity Stream — This stream is for eligible candidates in specific in-demand occupations.
Alberta Self-Employed Farmer Stream — This option is for international farmers who want to own and operate a farm in Alberta.
Alberta Express Entry Stream — The Express Entry system is the Canadian Government’s main source of skilled foreign talent. Alberta’s Express Entry Stream allows the province to search the Express Entry pool for candidates who match its economic development priorities.

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA

Vancouver is Canada’s third most populous city, with over 2.4 million people. Vancouver’s overall livability score was 97.3, added by Stability (95), Healthcare (100), Education (100), Infrastructure (92.9) and Culture & environment (100).

It is the third-largest film production location in North America. More than 142,000 immigrants came to Vancouver between 2011 and 2016, accounting for 81 percent of all immigrants to B.C.

There are two main immigration streams under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP):

Entrepreneur Immigration — This stream is for international entrepreneurs who want to invest and settle in B.C.
Skills Immigration (including Express Entry British Columbia) — The BC PNP holds weekly draws for eligible candidates in several Skills Immigration and Express Entry British Columbia subcategories.

TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA

Toronto Is Canada’s largest city and has a technology sector that is directly competing with Silicon Valley and Seattle. Toronto’s overall livability score was 97.2, added by Stability (100), Healthcare (100), Education (100), Infrastructure (89.3) and Culture & environment (97.2). It’s estimated that 80,100 tech jobs have been created in Toronto since 2013.

Around 76 percent of immigrants who moved to Ontario between 2011 and 2016 chose Toronto as their new home. Of the 6.4 million people who call the Greater Toronto Area home, 46 percent are immigrants.

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) accepts applications under three immigration categories:

Human Capital Category — This category has five immigration streams, including three that are linked to Canada’s Express Entry system. One of these, the Human Capital Priorities Stream, now holds occasional draws targeting Express Entry candidates with work experience in specific tech occupations.
Employer Job Offer Category — Foreign workers and international students with an eligible job offer from an Ontario employer may be eligible under one of this category’s three streams.
Business Category — Foreign entrepreneurs who want to establish or buy a business in Ontario can express their interest to the OINP under this category.

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Month End News Edition – August 2019

September 6, 2019

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SPS Canada Immigration looks toward the best way to inform and educate everyone about the latest and most relevant news regarding immigration issues in Canada. For that reason, Month End News Edition will be present monthly as a summary of all updated news during the month.

Month End News Edition – August 2019.

30/08/2019: Canada is making the Student Direct Stream (SDS) available to international students coming from Senegal and Morocco, starting September 9, 2019. The more efficient SDS process was launched in 2018 for students applying from China, India, the Philippines, and Vietnam, with an average processing time of fewer than 3 weeks.
29/08/2019: Alberta issued 121 Notifications of Interest (NOIs) to Express Entry stream candidates on August 15. So far, 3,868 nomination certificates have been issued to Express Entry candidates through this stream.
28/08/2019: Newfoundland Labrador has announced to open four rounds of Expression of Interest for prospective Immigrants around the world. Starting from September 13 to December 13, 2019.
27/08/2019: The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) is now accepting applications to the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream. Both the employer and the foreign national must show that eligibility requirements are met.
01/08/2019 – 15/08/2019: Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued targeted Notifications of Interest (NOIs) to candidates who qualify for Ontario’s Express Entry Human Capital Priorities (HCP) Stream. This includes Administrative, Business Management & Financial Operations, Computer & Technical Jobs.

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Newfoundland Labrador announces four rounds of Expressions of Interest

August 28, 2019

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Newfoundland Labrador – Provincial Government announces four rounds of Expressions of Interest for International Entrepreneurs

Under the Newfoundland Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP), the province of Newfoundland Labrador has announced to open four rounds of Expression of Interest for prospective Immigrants around the world who wish to settle in the province and be engaged in the daily operation of a business they create, join or take over. This International Entrepreneur program allows more newcomers to establish businesses and create jobs in the province.

The International Entrepreneur category is proposed for experienced business owners or senior managers who wish to permanently reside in the province, and they must start a new business or buy an existing business and must actively participate in the day to day management of the business. After operating the business for at least one continuous year, the International Entrepreneur may be nominated for Permanent Resident status, subject to fulfilling certain criteria.

Individuals interested to be considered for this category and are eligible can submit their Expression of Interest during the following dates: –

September 13 to 29, 2019
October 11 to 18, 2019
November 8 to 15, 2019
December 6 to 13, 2019

In Addition to this, Expression of Interest for international Graduates of Memorial University and College of the North Atlantic, who wish to open a new business or manage a business in the province may be submitted at any time. International Graduate Entrepreneur stream remains open for them

If you have any queries in respect to the Newfoundland Labrador Provincial Nominee Program, Consult with our Senior Practitioner as we would be able to assess your profile and advise you in the right track. You can call (1) 905-362-9393 (Canada), +91 9586 226232 (Ahmedabad) or drop an E-mail at support@spscanada.com (Canada), support.amd@spscanada.com (Ahmedabad) for further information.

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OINP accepting applications to the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream

August 27, 2019

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The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) is now accepting applications to the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream.

This stream gives foreign workers with a job offer in a skilled occupation at Skill Type 0 or Skill Level A or B of the National Occupational Classification (NOC), the opportunity to apply to permanently live and work in Ontario.

To apply, applicants must access the OINP e-Filing Portal directly from the OINP website. The link to the e-Filing Portal is located on the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream webpage.

For a nomination certificate to be issued under this category, both the employer and the foreign national must show that eligibility requirements are met. Employers are required to complete an Employer Form, which is submitted by the applicant with the application to the OINP.

In order to be eligible for the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream, individuals must:

Have an approved full-time & permanent job offer under NOC Level 0, A, or B in Ontario;
The job offer must meet the entry-level wage levels in Ontario for that occupation.
Have a minimum level of work experience; OR have a valid licence or authorization from the relevant regulatory body in Ontario for the same occupation as the one listed in the job offer.
Intend to reside in Ontario; and
Hold legal status (i.e. a visitor record, study permit, or work permit) and should maintain that status until nomination (if residing in Canada at the time of applying).

Note: This stream is open to foreign workers in and outside of Canada.

If you have any queires in respect to the OINP’s Foreign Worker Stream, simply Start your Assessment or Call (1) 905-362-9393 (Canada), +91 9586 226232 (Ahmedabad) or drop an E-mail at support@spscanada.com (Canada), support.amd@spscanada.com (Ahmedabad) for further information.

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Ontario’s Draw Targets Administrative, Business Management & Financial Occupations

August 21, 2019

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On August 15, 2019, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued targeted Notifications of Interest (NOIs) to candidates who qualify for Ontario’s Express Entry Human Capital Priorities (HCP) Stream. This is one of the provincial streams where a Job Offer is NOT required! Just the experience – Express entry Profile Creation and a decent score to secure the Ontario’s NOI!

The OINP targeted candidates with work experience in the following NOC codes:

0114 Other administrative services managers
0601 Corporate sales managers
1122 Professional occupations in business management consulting
0124 Advertising, marketing and public relations managers
0621 Retail and wholesale trade managers
1111 Financial auditors and accountants
3012 Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
0111 Financial managers
1114 Other financial officers
0651 Managers in customer and personal services, n.e.c.

To be eligible for nomination, applicants must demonstrate work experience in one of the 10 eligible NOC codes. Your application may be refused if you do not demonstrate work experience in one of the eligible NOC codes.

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Tech Draw: Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)

August 6, 2019

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On August 1, 2019, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued targeted Notifications of Interest (NOIs) to candidates who qualify for Ontario’s Express Entry Human Capital Priorities (HCP) Stream. The OINP targeted candidates with work experience in the following NOC codes:

2173 Software engineers and designers
2174 Computer programmer and interactive media developers
2147 Computer engineers
2175 Web designers and developers
2172 Database analysts and data administrators
0213 Computer and information systems managers

To be eligible for nomination, applicants must demonstrate work experience in one of the 6 eligible NOC codes. Your application may be refused if you do not demonstrate work experience in one of the eligible NOC codes.

Through this dedicated approach, the Ontario government is helping to make it easier for businesses in the technology sector to recruit top talent from around the world.

To ensure that this initiative meets the needs of Ontario employers, they have engaged with stakeholders across the province through a survey and face-to-face consultations. This helped them choose priority occupations for the targeted technology occupations draws

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UPDATE: New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP)

July 29, 2019

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NBPNP is a provincial immigration program made possible through an agreement with the Government of Canada. As an economic program, the NBPNP selects, and nominates, qualified business people and skilled workers from around the world who will live in New Brunswick and contribute to the local economy.

On July 26, 2019, It was Official on their website that The New Brunswick Express Entry Program will accepting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from individuals who meet all of the following submission criteria:

The applicant has submitted an Express Entry Profile and has a valid Federal Express Entry Profile Number and Job Seeker Validation Code: these must be provided on the EOI form;
The applicant is currently living and working in New Brunswick, and a letter of employment from the employer must be included with the EOI
The NOC Code for this current employment is for a position that matches NOC Level 0, A, or B: NOC Code must be provided on the EOI form
The applicant has a valid Canadian Work Permit; a pdf copy must be included with the EOI submission
The applicant has valid language test scores (IELTS, CELPIP, or TEF Canada) with scores equivalent to CLB 7 in all four language competencies: a pdf copy of these test results must be included with the EOI submission
The applicant has a valid Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) which attests to the minimum equivalent of a Canadian High School diploma: a pdf copy of the ECA must be included with the EOI submission

All candidates invited in this manner must meet regular eligibility requirements of the program and submit a complete and correct application to be considered for provincial nomination.

If you do not meet all of the above posted submission criteria, do not submit an EOI at this time. Please continue to monitor their official page for changes and updates. Any EOI submission received that does not meet all of the above submission criteria will be rejected and immediately deleted.

They have also added that New Brunswick will, on occasion, invite candidates directly from the federal Express Entry pool in response to provincial labour-market needs!

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July Highlights of PNP Draws: The provinces of Manitoba, Alberta, Prince Edward Islands, Saskatchewan have invited candidates to apply for Permanent residence

July 26, 2019

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The provincial nomination programs have remained the highlight of the year so far, along with the region-specific pilot programs. A candidate can either become a permanent residence by applying under different streams that are offered by the provinces or will receive an invitation, if the candidates profile lies in the federal Express Entry pool.

Here is a highlight of the provincial nomination programs for the month of July 2019:

Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) invited 180 candidates who were already in the Express Entry pool and they met the Alberta Express Entry Stream eligibility requirements. Till now, a total of 17 draws were conducted this year and around 4000 candidates have issued Notices of Interest.

Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) issued invitations to 173 skilled workers, who met the eligibility requirements under three immigration streams: Skilled Workers in Manitoba, Skilled Workers Overseas and International Education.

Prince Edward Island issued 135 invitations under its Express Entry, Labour Impact, and Business Impact. The PEI Express Entry category is linked to the federal EE streams to seek candidates for the permanent residence.

British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) issued invitations to a total of 191 EE and Skills Immigration. The categories picked were: Skilled Worker, International Graduate, and Entry-Level or Semi-Skilled Worker, along with the candidates in the federal Express Entry system.

Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) issued 381 invitations under the Express Entry and Occupation In-demand draws. There is a total of 19 occupations listed in the in-demand occupations in Saskatchewan.

To help you understand different provincial nomination programs, our team has the resources and skills to assist you. To know more about your eligibility under different categories, simply Start your Assessment or Call (1) 905-362-9393 (Canada), +91 9586 226232 (Ahmedabad) or drop an E-mail at support@spscanada.com (Canada), support.amd@spscanada.com (Ahmedabad) for further information.

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New Agri-Food Immigration Pilot opening in early 2020, attracting workers from agriculture and agri-food industry

July 19, 2019

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As a part of Canada’s economic immigration strategy, the pilot programs are launched in response to the needs of the labour market in Canada. With this new Agri-Food Immigration Pilot, Canada is seeking foreign workers who have worked in the agriculture and agri-food industry. It is expected to launch in early 2020.

These programs will not only address the labour shortages in Canada but also benefit the middle-class workers. The Pilot aims to provide workers with an opportunity to become permanent residents in Canada under this program.

The employers in the agri-food industry, interested in hiring workers under this program will be eligible for a 2-year Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).

The occupations and industries which are eligible under this Pilot include:

meat processing
retail butcher
industrial butcher
food processing labourer
harvesting labourer for year-round mushroom production and greenhouse crop production
general farm worker for year-round mushroom production, greenhouse crop production, or livestock raising
farm supervisor and specialized livestock worker for meat processing, year-round mushroom production, greenhouse crop production or livestock raising

The eligibility requirements for this Pilot program includes:

12 months of full-time, non-seasonal Canadian work experience in the Temporary Foreign Worker Program in one of the eligible occupations.
a Canadian Language Benchmark level 4 in English or French
the foreign equivalent of a high school level education or greater
an indeterminate job offer for full-time, non-seasonal work in Canada, outside of Quebec, at or above the prevailing wage

As per the government, a maximum of 2,750 principal applicants will be accepted for processing every year, once the pilot opens next year.

To help you navigate the entire process, our team has the resources and skills to assist. To know more about your eligibility under different categories, please contact us by call (1) 905-362-9393 (Canada), +91 9586 226232 (Ahmedabad) or drop an E-mail at support@spscanada.com (Canada), support.amd@spscanada.com (Ahmedabad) for further information.

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