Unemployment in Canada climbed to 7.0% in May 2025, the highest level since 2016 (excluding the pandemic years), as job creation slowed to a crawl with only 8,800 new jobs added. According to Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey, released June 6, employment growth was essentially flat, marking the second consecutive month of stagnation....
On June 4, 2025, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held its latest Express Entry draw—the second one this week. This round targeted candidates with at least six months of experience in 37 eligible healthcare and social services occupations. A total of 500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued, with a Comprehensive Ranking...
Canada is ramping up its efforts to increase Francophone immigration outside Quebec, with a goal to raise French-speaking permanent resident admissions to 12% by 2029, up from the projected 8.5% in 2025. This ambitious direction was announced on June 2, 2025, by Lena Metlege Diab, the newly appointed Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and...
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