Canadian Immigration Down 64% Annually During Q2-2020
August 28, 2020
By Toronto Storeys | In response to COVID-19, Canada closed its borders to all non-essential traffic, leading to a drastic downturn in immigration and a slowdown of new permanent residents to the country....
Read MoreImmigrants, advocates maintain pressure to expand residency program for front line workers
August 27, 2020
By CTV News | A group of advocates and refugee claimants continued to put pressure on the federal government on Sunday, calling for a residency program to be expanded to more front line workers....
Read MoreBlack Canadians see greater mental health declines: Survey
August 27, 2020
By HR Reporter | For the fifth month in a row, Canadians’ mental health remains low amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and Black Canadians appear to be having a worse time than their White counterparts, according to a report from Morneau Shepell....
Read MoreFeds set minimum unemployment rate for EI
August 27, 2020
By HR Reporter | The federal government has set a temporary minimum unemployment rate of 13.1 per cent for all employment insurance (EI) economic regions across Canada effective retroactive to Aug. 9....
Read MoreVancouver Mural Festival to host artist talk highlighting Black public art
August 24, 2020
By Daily Hive | The Vancouver Mural Festival (VMF) is hosting a free virtual artist talk on Tuesday, August 25 about celebrating Black resurgence....
Read MoreNew temporary public policy will allow visitors to apply for a work permit without having to leave Canada
August 24, 2020
By News Wire | Visitors who are currently in Canada and have a valid job offer will be able to apply for an employer-specific work permit and, if approved, receive the permit without having to leave the country, thanks to a new public policy announced today by the Honourable Marco E.L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship....
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