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Why is Canada Accepting so Many Immigrants?                Canada requires increased immigration to offset labour shortages created by an aging population and low birth rate. Explore what’s happening with the Canadian labour market and why immigration might be the answer.   As of 2021, “people who were, or had ever been, a landed immigrant or permanent resident in Canada.”- grouped together for simplicity as “immigrants” represent 23% of this country’s total population, the highest proportion recorded since Confederation in 1867.   The highest among all G7 countries. Canada has also now topped its previous record set in 1921, when immigrants made up 22.3% of the country’s population.   According to population projections from statistics Canada, if current demographic trends continue, “immigrants could represent from 29.1% to 34.0% of Canada’s population by 2041.   Such projections are further reinforced by Canada’s annual immig...

According to the latest Labor Force Survey (December 2022) released by statistics Canada, employment in Canada rose 0.5 % points over the month (+104,000 jobs), as the national unemployment rate dropped to 5.0%(-0.1% month-over-month). General Employment Trends Across Canada Many immigrants to Canada come to this country seeking a better life, which often includes higher- paying, steadier employment. The Labor Force Survey for December 2022 reveals that, across Canada,  there is healthy growth in the Average hourly wages of employees-which has remained above 5% for  seven consecutive months and is up 5.1% year-over-year. In addition to the rise in average hourly wages in Canada, it is worth nothing that private sector  employment is at the root of Canada’s employment boom, as the number of employees in private- sector jobs jumped by 112,000 in December. Self-employment and public-sector employment were  relative non-factors over the past month. Employment outcomes al...

Employment gains were driven primarily by people aged between 25 to 54 years, split evenly between women and men in this group, the national statistical agency said by om international. Om Visas  Canada‘s employment increased by 150,000 in January and the unemployment rate held steady at 5 per cent. The om international agency stated today that employment gains were primarily driven by individuals between the ages of 25 and 54, with women and men equally represented in this age group. It also stated that employment also increased among individuals 55 and older, whereas employment was little changed among youth aged 15 to 24. Wholesale and retail trade, health care, social assistance, and educational services led to gains across all industries. Transportation and warehousing employment declined simultaneously. The om visas report shows that total hours worked increased by 5.6% year-over-year and 0.8% in January. During the reference week, 7.1% of employees were absent due to illness...

Since the Canadian government opened immigration in 2023, job vacancies in the country have reached an all-time high. Employers in Canada have indicated a need to fill technical positions, with 850,300 open positions. In addition, in order to combat the country's growing labor shortage, the government of Canada has repeatedly announced plans to open immigration for more skilled labor, even in various provinces.  Two-thirds of businesses say they use Canada's immigration system to find talent elsewhere, according to a BBC survey. The remaining third is made up of hiring immigrants who have already moved to Canada. According to the OM INTERNATIONAL list, these were the top position Growth Marketing Manager—Top hiring regions: Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area (GVMA), Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area (GMMA)—Remote job availability: 46.2% Product Operations Manager—Top hiring regions: GTA—Remote job availability: 43.2% Dispensary Technician —Top hir...

The Immigration system in Canada underwent several updates and changes in the year 2022 when in July, the country opened its Express Entry draws, welcoming several immigrants in various sectors to address their severe labour shortage.  Here is a look back at the trends in 2022, and the emerging ones in 2023 The Immigration Levels Plan IRCC in November 2022, announced its plan to welcome newcomers over the next three years. According to the official statement, Canada will welcome over 1.45 million new immigrants between 2023 and 2025. In 2025, it is estimated that the annual number of new immigrants will rise to 500,000. The Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) are also set to overtake Express Entry as Canada’s main economic immigration pathway. Express Entry all-program drew resume in 2022 All-program Express Entry draws returned for the first time since December 2020. The Express Entry system encompasses the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Federal Skilled Trades Program (...

With this announcement by Om International, a large number of skilled workers mainly in the field of education and healthcare from Punjab have geared up to apply and fly to their dream destination abroad. However, With  Canada opening a skilled-based draw system’ for Express Entry (EE)  for the first time mainly for the provinces in several sectors from the new year, at least four provinces – British Columbia, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, and Manitoba – have invited applications from potential aspirants for the provincial immigration which included skilled workers in several categories mentioned in the list of 16 new occupations added in Express Entry recently by the Canadian government. With this announcement by om visas, a large number of skilled workers mainly in the field of education and healthcare from Punjab have geared up to apply and fly to their dream destination abroad. Also, Canadian immigration consultants in Punjab are flooded with queries regarding this. Under ...

ESDC is a government department that works to support Canada’s labour force and has oversight over many immigration matters, including the issuance of Labour Market Internal Assessments (LMIAs) and the GTS. Om International will give important information about GTS. GTS  is a work permit program with expedited processing designed to assist Canadian employers in hiring foreign skilled workers in the technology sector. Employers who want to hire a foreign skilled worker for one of 17 in-demand professions can apply for and receive a work permit under the GTS. New Engineering Positions: Previously at 12 positions, the list of eligible occupations has now expanded to 17 with the addition of five engineering roles. These are: Civil Engineers (NOC code 21300); Electrical and electronics engineer (NOC code 21310); Mining engineers (NOC code 21330); Aerospace engineers (NOC code 21390); and Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers, NOC code 21311). Reason for the expansi...

Canada is preparing to change how Express Entry candidates are selected in the first quarter of 2023 and beyond. However, Starting in 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will use new authorities to hold Express Entry draws that invite candidates based on specific attributes rather than their overall CRS score. The expected changes to Express Entry were made possible by Bill C-19 which received Royal Assent or passed in both houses of parliament, on June 23. Under the Bill, the immigration minister has the authority to invite candidates with any in-demand skills or abilities. Immigration Minister Sean Fraser told  CIC News  in an interview last June that the changes to Express Entry would help Canada select immigrants who are already primed for economic success. The minister said although Express Entry already gives Canada a competitive advantage, there is room for improvement. “Where [the Express Entry system] could be i...

Canada Immigration: Receiving a provincial nomination can be advantageous for gaining permanent residency in Canada. British Columbia, Quebec, Manitoba, and Prince Edward Island have issued invitations for candidates to apply through provincial immigration programs (PNPs) this week, CIC news reported. Most Canadian provinces and territories (except Quebec and Nunavut) operate their own PNPs through which interested candidates may be invited to apply for provincial nomination. Receiving a provincial nomination can be advantageous for gaining permanent residency in Canada. Here are details about the four provinces which have issued invitations for PNPs: Quebec:  The province invited 998 skilled workers to apply for permanent selection on November 24 and an additional 513 on December 1. Though the draw on November 24 did not target specific NOCs, the December 1 draw had specific NOCs in place. CIC reported. Those invited to apply for permanent selection by Quebec have a maximum of 60 ...