Canada expects more foreign workers: news of the week
The most important events of the week of August 7-13.
Canada is setting new ambitious targets. The new strategy calls for modernizing the electricity grid by 2035 to cut emissions. And by 2025, Canada aims to reach zero carbon emissions.
Earlier, Facebook and Instagram announced the blocking of Canadian news because the government wanted to oblige the sites to pay Canadian media. This has forced various agencies to look for a way out of the situation. For example, recent important events in the city of Winnipeg are now published on police officers' personal accounts. Perhaps personal pages will soon replace the official accounts of other agencies as well.
Natural disasters
The natural disasters that have become a huge problem for Canada this year are not over yet. The drought that has caused a record wildfire season is likely to continue into the fall. British Columbia, the Northwest Territories, and the Yukon have been hit hardest by the fires. And recent thunderstorms in British Columbia have only increased the number of fire hotspots.
Canada's capital, Ottawa, is facing a different problem. Heavy rains caused flooding in the city. Houses and roads were flooded, and some neighborhoods were left without electricity.
Ambitions and challenges
Canada is ready to bring more foreign job seekers into the workplace. In September, the Recognized Employer Pilot Program will be launched to make it easier for some companies to hire people from abroad. Recognized employer status will also ensure that the company has previously hired workers from abroad and respected their rights.
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