Most Canadians believe heightened immigration will be valuable to national economy

CIC News Most Canadians believe heightened immigration will be valuable to national economy Reports from urban population centres across Canada suggest that rent prices in these areas are “soaring” as a result of “explosive population growth.” This is creating conditions that are requiring many Canadians to leave major cities and find more affordable housing in…

Labour Force Survey: Employment in Canada held steady in February 2023

CIC News Labour Force Survey: Employment in Canada held steady in February 2023 According to Statistics Canada’s latest Labour Force Survey, employment in Canada stayed relatively the same (+22,000; +0.1%), following two monthly increases in December 2022 and January 2023. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The unemployment rate remained unchanged at 5.0%,…

Canada’s immigration ministers provide update on top objectives

CIC News Canada’s immigration ministers provide update on top objectives The Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration (FMRI) has met again for its midterm meeting today in Halifax. The meetings take place twice per year, and last occurred in Saint John, New Brunswick, on July 28. The FMRI is comprised of federal, provincial, and territorial…