Jobs are back and unemployment is trending downwards in Canada – and offering prospective immigrants many opportunities to resettle through the country\u2019s economic immigration programs.<\/p>\n
In its latest Labour Force Survey, Statistics Canada reports unemployment fell for the fourth consecutive month in September to 6.9 per cent, the lowest level since the onset of the pandemic, as more workers rejoined the labour force.<\/p>\n
\u201cIncreases in employment were concentrated in full-time work, and among people in the core working-age group of 25 to 54,\u201d states the statistical analysis agency in its report released Friday.<\/p>\n
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Immigration fell by less than usual in August as 37,780 new permanent residents made Canada home<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Ontario Express Entry Draw: Province Issues 486 Human Capital Priorities NOIs<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n BC PNP Tech Draw: British Columbia Issues 108 Immigration Invitations<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Jobs came back in both the public and private sector in September, Statistics Canada noted on Oct. 8.<\/p>\n The provinces that were the big winners for jobs in September were Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick and Saskatchewan.<\/p>\n \u201cService-sector increases, of 142,000 jobs, were led by public administration, up 37,000, information, culture and recreation, up 33,000, and professional, scientific and technical services, up 30,000,\u201d states Statistics Canada.<\/p>\n Hotels and restaurants, though, continued to suffer last month due to public health restrictions to curb the spread of Covid-19. Employment in this sector fell in September for the first time in five months, by 27,000 jobs.<\/p>\n Manufacturing saw gains of 22,000 jobs and natural resources added another 6,600.<\/p>\n As Canada gradually rebounds from the economic hit of the pandemic due to rising vaccination rates, immigration continues to play a vital role in the country\u2019s recovery.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Immigration drove almost three-quarters of Canada\u2019s population growth during the past year despite all the border restrictions of the Covid-19 pandemic, another report by Statistics Canada has revealed.<\/p>\n In its latest Canada Population Estimates report released earlier this year, Statistics Canada revealed the Canadian population grew by only about 208,900 during that year, less than half the almost 436,000 in the previous year.<\/p>\n Immigration, too, suffered a massive slump during that period, falling by 56.8 per cent to just a tad over 156,500.<\/p>\n But that level of immigration was enough to keep Canada growing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n During a year affected by pandemic restrictions, immigration contributed to 74.9 per cent of Canada\u2019s population growth, Statistics Canada revealed on Sept. 29.<\/p>\n There are also indications immigration to Canada is picking up again.<\/p>\n \u201cAlthough international migration has not yet returned to its pre-pandemic levels, some signs of recovery have been seen since the beginning of 2021,\u201d reads the Statistics Canada report.<\/p>\n \u201cFor example, international migration rose from 24,329 in the second quarter of 2020 to 75,084 in the same quarter of 2021.\u201d<\/p>\n Border restrictions during the pandemic hurt immigration to Canada. Permanent immigration fell from almost 284,200 last year to roughly 226,200 this year.\u00a0 <\/span>The number of Temporary Foreign Workers<\/span><\/a> also declined by almost 42,900, after steadily increasing in recent years.<\/p>\n Within Canada, strong interprovincial migration – fueled in part by people moving to areas with lower rates of Covid-19 infection – helped grow the populations of British Columbia, the Yukon and the Atlantic Canadian provinces.<\/p>\n British Columbia saw the largest increase in interprovincial migration of all the provinces during that year, with a boost of 34,277, its biggest gain in population in 37 years.<\/p>\n All four Atlantic provinces posted a net interprovincial migratory increase for the first time in 11 years, with current migration levels at or near record levels.<\/p>\n Even during the pandemic, there are many ways foreign nationals can come to\u00a0Canada\u00a0to seek permanent residence.<\/p>\n Under the\u00a0Express Entry system<\/span><\/a>,\u00a0Canada\u00a0receives immigration applications online. Applicants who meet eligibility criteria submit an online profile known as an Expression of interest (EOI), under one of three federal immigration programs or a participating provincial immigration program, to the Express Entry Pool.<\/p>\n Candidates\u2019 profiles then are ranked against each other according to a points-based system called the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). The highest-ranked candidates will be considered for an Invitation To Apply (ITA) for permanent residence. Those receiving an ITA must quickly submit a full application and pay processing fees, within a delay of 90-days.<\/p>\n Canada\u00a0operates a two-tiered immigration system, offering programs for skilled workers, at both federal and provincial levels.<\/p>\n Through a network of\u00a0Provincial Nominee Programs<\/span><\/a>\u00a0(PNP), almost all of\u00a0Canada\u2019s ten provinces and three territories can nominate skilled worker candidates for admission to\u00a0Canada\u00a0with the specific skills required by their local economies. Successful candidates who receive a provincial or territorial nomination can then apply for Canadian permanent residence through federal immigration authorities.<\/p>\n Immigrant investors can also come to\u00a0Canada\u00a0under the\u00a0Start-up Visa program<\/span><\/a>\u00a0which can grant them Canadian permanent residence.<\/p>\n The program aims to recruit innovative entrepreneurs to\u00a0Canada\u00a0and link them with the Canadian private sector businesses, such as angel investor groups, venture capital funds or business incubators, and facilitate the establishment of their start-up business in\u00a0Canada.<\/p>\n A designated venture capital fund must confirm that it is investing at least $200,000 into the qualifying business. Candidates can also qualify with two or more commitments from designated venture capital funds totalling $200,000. A designated angel investor group must invest at least $75,000 into the qualifying business.<\/p>\n The best bet for students in foreign countries lies in coming to Canada to study.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n International students can eventually get their permanent residence in\u00a0Canada\u00a0by first coming under a\u00a0Study Permit<\/span><\/a>, then applying for a Post-graduation Work Permit, and finally seeking their permanent residents by applying through the Express Entry system.<\/p>\n Canada\u00a0usually welcomes more than 350,000 international students every year. To be eligible to study in\u00a0Canada\u00a0these students must demonstrate that they:<\/p>\n Once issued a study permit, these students can work in\u00a0Canada\u00a0under the following categories:<\/p>\n Upon graduation, a foreign student may apply for a work permit under the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program. Under this program, the work permit may be issued for the length of the study program, up to a maximum of three years.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n The valuable work experience gained while an international grad works in\u00a0Canada\u00a0under\u00a0a Post-Graduation Work Permit<\/span><\/a>\u00a0can count towards a permanent residence application through\u00a0Canada\u00a0Express Entry system.<\/p>\n
\nManufacturing and Natural Resources Sectors Add Jobs<\/h3>\n
Immigration Was the Big Driver of Canadian Population Growth Last Year<\/h3>\n
Express Entry System Allows Applicants for Immigration to Create Online Profiles<\/h3>\n
Provincial Nominee Programs Help Select Skilled Workers From Abroad<\/h3>\n
International Study Permits Often the First Step to Gaining Permanent Residency<\/h3>\n
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