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Virtual job fair targets bilingual candidates for the Canadian tourism sector
Destination Canada and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) are set to host a virtual job fair from November 13-15, 2024, focusing on tourism, hospitality, and culinary positions across Canada, excluding Quebec. The event, scheduled from 3-8 pm Central European Time, aims to connect French-speaking and bilingual job seekers with Canadian employers. Eligible candidates must register between September 23 and October 27, upload a bilingual CV, and meet specific criteria, including experience in relevant sectors. This initiative aligns with Canada’s broader efforts to boost Francophone immigration, with targets set to increase from 6% this year to 8% by 2026 in areas outside Quebec.
#virtual_job_fair, #bilingual_candidates, #canadian_tourism, #hospitality_jobs, #culinary_positions, #francophone_immigration, #destination_canada, #IRCC, #employment_opportunities, #international_recruitment
Canada faces a sharp decline in international student enrollments for 2024
Recent data analysis by ApplyBoard reveals a potentially dramatic drop in international student commencements for Canada in 2024. Despite the government’s initial projection of a 35% decrease in approved study permits, current trends suggest a much steeper decline of nearly 50%. This sharp downturn is attributed to new policy measures to achieve “zero growth” in international student numbers. The impact extends beyond the capped programs, with even cap-exempt graduate-level courses experiencing significant application reductions. This unexpected decline raises concerns about the broader implications for Canada’s international education sector and its global reputation as a study destination.
#international_education, #study_permits, #student_enrollment, #higher_education_trends
Record surge in migrant encounters at US-Canada border raises political concerns
US Customs and Border Protection reports an unprecedented increase in migrant encounters along the Canada-US border, with 19,498 incidents recorded between October 2023 and July 2024. This surge, more than double the previous year’s figures, has caught the attention of US politicians and media. Experts warn this trend could become a political challenge for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government, especially as immigration becomes a hot-button issue in the upcoming US Selection. The Swanton Sector, covering Quebec’s border with New York and Vermont, saw most of these encounters, highlighting a shift in migration patterns that demands attention from both Canadian and US authorities.
#US_Canada_border, #border_security, #migration_patterns, #international_relations, #border_management
Canada’s Start-Up Visa program sees dramatic surge in immigrant entrepreneurs
Canada’s Start-Up Visa (SUV) program witnessed a remarkable 27.4% increase in July 2024, welcoming 720 new permanent residents compared to 565 in June. This surge brings the total SUV immigration for the first seven months of 2024 to 3,745, a staggering 688.4% increase from the same period last year. British Columbia led the growth with a 59% spike in immigrant entrepreneurs, nearly matching Ontario’s numbers. If this trend continues, Canada could see 6,420 new permanent residents through the SUV program by year-end, representing a 339.7% increase from 2023.
#start_up_visa, #immigrant_entrepreneurs, #SUV, #business_growth, #economic_development