CANADA’S WORKING-AGE POPULATION IS OLDER THAN EVER, STATSCAN SAYS

April 28, 2022

By CBC News | Canada’s working-age population is older than it has ever been, according to new census figures released Wednesday. More than one in five working adults is now nearing retirement, says Statistics Canada — a demographic shift that will create significant challenges for the Canadian workforce in the coming decade. Laurent Martel, director for the centre of demography at Statistics Canada, called it a “date with demographic destiny.” “Canada is at...

CENSUS 2021: 20,000 ADULTS IN B.C. IDENTIFIED AS TRANS OR NON-BINARY

April 28, 2022

By Vancouver Sun | B.C. has one of the highest proportions of people identifying as transgender or gender nonbinary in Canada, according to the 2021 Census — the first time such information has been collected in a national population survey. Nearly 20,000 people aged 18 and older in B.C. identified as trans or nonbinary in the census — roughly 0.44 per cent of the population. Experts said the number of transgender or nonbinary people in...

COMMUNITY SEEKS SUPPORT FROM GRAFFITI ARTISTS AFTER REPAIRING DEFACED VANCOUVER CHINATOWN MURAL

April 28, 2022

By Vancouver Sun | The ‘Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea’ mural in Chinatown that was defaced by graffiti has been repaired, and in its wake, the community is seeking support against graffiti tagging on artwork and property belonging to the area’s businesses and organizations. More than a hundred people from within and outside the Chinatown community joined a recent “repair event” to fix the mural, according to organizers. It had...

MAKING BC A BETTER PLACE WITH ANTI-RACISM DATA

April 24, 2022

By BC GOV News The provincial government is working hard to make B.C. a more equitable, inclusive and welcoming province for everyone. One of the ways to support this work will be a new law that will help identify and address racial inequalities in provincial government programs and services. Systemic racism happens when Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities have worse access to certain government programs and services, or have...

IMMIGRATION KEY TO REFILLING COUNTRY’S TALENT POOL: EXPERTS

April 20, 2022

For a country that depends on immigration for much of its population growth, it is logical for Canada to look to newcomers to reduce its labour shortage, B.C. experts say. But while Canada has historically done better than others in integrating skilled workers into local economies and communities, there are still gaps that may derail Ottawa’s plan to lean on immigration as the COVID-19 pandemic wanes. In 2020, the federal...

BC ANNOUNCES NEW SUPPORTS TO ATTRACT INTERNATIONALLY TRAINED NURSES

April 20, 2022

British Columbia is looking to other countries to solve its nursing shortage “crisis,” starting with financial support to help internationally educated nurses get registered and licensed faster through a streamlined system. Health Minister Adrian Dix said the current confusing and expensive process has been a barrier for nurses wanting to work in a province with the fastest-growing population compared with other jurisdictions across the country. “I think it’s fair to...

POLL: SEVEN IN TEN CANADIANS SAY NEWCOMERS’ ENGLISH IS INSUFFICIENT

April 20, 2022

If you’re a landed immigrant in Canada, you’ll most likely have passed the English language test. That means you can aptly navigate day-to-day and workplace interactions in your adopted language. A 2021 Leger poll conducted for TRIEC has turned that premise upside down. Seven in ten (70%) employed Canadians identify language barriers as the top challenge when interacting with new immigrants in the workplace, although immigrants are less likely to...

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE AMONG CANADIAN IMMIGRANTS AT HISTORIC LOW

April 14, 2022

By CIC News | The unemployment rate for immigrants who landed in Canada within the past five years was at a record low according to Statistics Canada’s March Labour Force Survey. The newly-released report captured Canada’s labour market conditions during the week of March 13 to 19. During the reference week, provinces were easing public health restrictions. All capacity limits and proof-of-vaccination requirements were lifted in Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta and Quebec....

TECH GROUP WANTS NEW VISA TO ALLOW SKILLED WORKERS TO ENTER CANADA WITHOUT A JOB OFFER

April 14, 2022

By CIC News | To help address labour shortages in the tech sector, the Council of Canadian Innovators is calling on the federal government to pilot a new visa that would allow high-skilled tech workers to come to Canada without a job offer. The CCI recently released its Talent and Skills Strategy, offering 13 key recommendations for policymakers to support Canada’s growing tech industry. The proposed visa, called the High Potential Tech...

CAST YOUR VOTE FOR 25 OF OUR NATION’S MOST INSPIRING IMMIGRANTS!

April 14, 2022

It’s time to vote for the 14th annual Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards! Canadian Immigrant magazine has opened the national online voting portal and is inviting all Canadians to vote for your favourites among the shortlist of 75 finalists at: canadianimmigrant.ca/top25. Presented by Western Union, this coveted award recognizes and celebrates the untold stories of Canadian immigrants who have made a significant contribution to Canada, in a variety of professions and from...

NINTH ANNUAL ‘IMMIGRANT WOMEN OF INSPIRATION’ FEATURES FOUR WOMEN PUSHING BOUNDARIES IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

April 7, 2022

Every spring, in recognition of International Women’s Day, March 8, Canadian Immigrant spotlights women of inspiration in different fields. This year, we feature four women in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) who are pushing boundaries in research, education and their commitment to the pursuit of knowledge and innovation, serving as an inspiration to other women in the field. Here are the journeys of Srividya Iyer, Jelena Holovati, Khristine G....

EXPANDED FOREIGN WORKER PROGRAM PRAISED, BUT MORE HIRING HELP NEEDED, BUSINESSES SAY

April 7, 2022

By CBC News Some New Brunswick business representatives say the expansion of the temporary foreign workers program is a step in the right direction. They also say Ottawa still needs to do more to make it easier to hire foreign workers in response to critical labour shortages. “So everything that was said, that was announced, I agree with it. It’s a plus,” said Mario Cormier, owner of M & M Cormier, a...

B.C. CONTINUES BUILDING SUPPORT NETWORK TO WELCOME UKRAINIANS

April 7, 2022

With thousands of displaced Ukrainians expected to relocate to British Columbia over the coming months, the Province is expanding services and supports to connect individuals and families to the help they need. “Ukrainians fleeing their country from Russia’s invasion have sacrificed so much in their pursuit for health and safety,” said Nathan Cullen, Minister of Municipal Affairs. “Our government’s priority is to ensure that every newcomer who arrives in B.C....