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Consumer Confidence Falls in Canada Due to Weak Perceived Job Security
Canadian consumer confidence has fallen to its lowest level in five months due to negative perceptions about job security, a survey shows. The Bloomberg Nanos
Canada Fares Poorly in Job Market Compared to the US
Canada’s job market has underperformed the US’s by the biggest margin in 21 years. Bank of Montreal chief economist Doug Porter said that although jobs
British Columbia Records Negative Growth in Immigration Numbers
B.C. has recorded a dramatic drop in immigration from other countries, going down to negative numbers for the first time in 10 years. In the
Travellers to Canada to Undergo Mandatory Biometric Screening
Prime Minister Stephen Harper has announced a biometric screening program for all foreign nationals entering Canada on a visa by 2018. Citizens from 151 countries,
Canadian Economy Adds 59,000 jobs Despite Weak Oil Sector
Employers added 58,900 jobs in May across Canada, the biggest increase in seven months. The majority of gains were in Ontario, British Columbia and Nova
Ontario Announces New Express Entry Immigration Streams
Ontario has announced the creation of two new Provincial Nominee Program application streams for the federal Express Entry system – the Human Capital Priorities Stream,
Lost Canadians to Start Receiving Citizenship on June 11
A number of so-called “Lost Canadians” will finally start receiving their citizenship next week. Starting June 11, citizenship will be automatically granted to the “Lost
Maritime Seafood Coalition Asks For Foreign Worker Exemption
The Maritime Seafood Coalition of Canada’s Atlantic fishing industry has requested the federal government for an exemption from TFW restrictions. The coalition claims the industry
Canada’s Economy Set to Rebound Despite Loss of 20,000 jobs
Experts are confident that the Canadian economy will bounce back in the coming months despite disappointing losses recorded by the job market. On Friday, Statistics

