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.
However, there is some negative news. Canada's unemployment rate has begun to rise. It now stands at 5.5%. Economists expect this rate to rise to 6.5% by the end of 2024. The economy is actually slowing down for a reason. The Bank of Canada expects it to help bring inflation down to 2%.
Another major problem in Canada is the housing shortage and its high cost. The newly appointed minister of housing, infrastructure and communities says that lower inflation and interest rates will help deal with this.
In the meantime, Canadian residents, including immigrants, can take advantage of the First Home Savings Account, which became available this spring. Up to CAD 8,000 per year can be deposited into the account, and that amount, as well as investment income from it, is tax-free.
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On August 9, British Columbia sent out 195 invitations. Most of them went to skilled workers, entry-level and semi-skilled ones, and international graduates. Another portion of those chosen were in high-demand occupations: educators and healthcare workers.
On August 10, Manitoba selected 615 individuals among provincial and overseas workers and international graduates. Candidates with occupations in two sectors were invited separately: labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities and machine operators, assemblers and inspectors in processing, manufacturing and printing.
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