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Canada’s Temporary Foreign Workers Program – Then-Human Resources Minister Diane Finley knew
A cabinet minister in the Harper government was warned two years ago that jobs were going to temporary foreign workers even in areas where there were Canadians available to do them, according to internal documents. In notes prepared for then-Human Resources Minister Diane Finley, HRSDC warned of a “disconnect between the Temporary Foreign Worker program” … Continue reading
Canada – 272,300 long-term unemployed last year: a problem for several reasons
The number of people out of work for half a year or longer was 272,300 last year, nearly twice as many as six years earlier. Those out of work for a year or longer numbered 96,400 last year – more than double 2007 levels, according to Statistics Canada data. Longer bouts of unemployment are a … Continue reading
Basic Facts About the American Economy and Canada
1) The largest destination for U.S. goods exports is Canada. The second largest is Mexico. China is third. Census 2) We import the most stuff from China. Maybe you did know that. But Canada is second. Census 3) Canada is our largest overall trading partner. We’re just really lucky to have them (and of course … Continue reading
The Middle Class – Canada vs US
Canadians have little doubt that they face less financial stress about medical costs than Americans. Many also credit their labor unions for the size of their paychecks; union membership rates are higher in Canada. Canadians also know that the American housing bubble and bust were more severe than their version. via Life in Canada, Home … Continue reading
Unemployed in Canada ? Get a job fast says Macleans
Despite many economic indicators improving since the start of the recession, Canada has a significant long-term unemployment problem that is not improving. Statistics Canada’s Table 282-0047 contains detailed monthly data on the number of Canadian unemployed for a specific period of time. While there have been improvements in some labour market indicators, the number of people who … Continue reading
Temporary Foreign Worker in Canada – Eased hiring conditions have risen unemployment rates in Alberta and British Columbia says CD Howe
Since easier access to a large supply of foreign labour might generate undesirable incentives on the part of both employers and prospective workers, a Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program requires careful design. Failure at any stage of the process – at time of hiring, during employment, or at the end of the contract – is … Continue reading
Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program – Kenney banning restaurants
Amid a roar of criticism, Employment Minister Jason Kenney took action Thursday against the government’s scandal-ridden temporary foreign worker program by banning restaurants from accessing it. Kenney issued the surprise moratorium hours after the C.D. Howe Institute released a scathing study into the program that concluded it had spurred joblessness in B.C. and Alberta, two … Continue reading
HR in Canada – Businesses aren’t prepared for today’s challenges says Deloitte Report
Significant uncertainty exists in Human Resources’ (HR) ability to address and respond to the challenges of today’s multigenerational, borderless and technologically savvy workforce, according to the results of Deloitte’s 2014 Human Capital Trends survey of 133 Canadian HR and business leaders. Respondents recognized the need to take action on critical issues including leadership … Continue reading
Canada – A job more than a career says 58% to Careerbuilder.ca
A majority of Canadians feel their employment is just a job, according to a survey. The Careerbuilder.ca survey finds that 58% of workers feel that they have a job as opposed to a career (42%). Nearly one-quarter (23%) of Canadian workers say they plan to change jobs this year, up from 17% last year. via … Continue reading
Skilled Immigrants to Canada – An ‘express entry’ in 2015
The Canadian government is forging ahead with a new immigration system that will offer “express entry” to qualified immigrants starting in 2015 as a way to help fill open jobs for which there are no available Canadian workers. Express Entry, formerly known as Expression of Interest, will be “a swifter path to Canada that will … Continue reading
The American Middle Class – No Longer the World’s Richest , Canada now higher finds NYT
The American middle class, long the most affluent in the world, has lost that distinction. While the wealthiest Americans are outpacing many of their global peers, a New York Times analysis shows that across the lower- and middle-income tiers, citizens of other advanced countries have received considerably larger raises over the last three decades. After-tax … Continue reading
Temporary Foreign Workers in Canada – Waitresses too
Sandy Nelson can’t fight back the tears as she talks about losing her long-term serving job to temporary foreign workers. “How can that be right, that they’re not Canadians? I’m a Canadian,” said Nelson, 58, who worked at Brothers Classic Grill and Pizza [previously called El Rancho] in Weyburn, Sask., for 28 years. “How can it … Continue reading
After the Gold Medal to Canada – Temporary foreign workers needed to coach hockey teams
The federal government approved the hiring of hockey coaches through the temporary foreign worker program – an immigration stream meant only for jobs Canadians can’t fill. In six cases since 2010, the government approved Labour Market Opinion (LMO) applications to bring in hockey coaches under the TFW program, documents obtained through the Access to Information … Continue reading
Job vacancies in Canada in January – 6.7 unemployed people for every job vacancy, compared with 6.4 one year earlier
In January, there were 193,000 job vacancies among Canadian businesses, little changed compared with January 2013. There were 6.7 unemployed people for every job vacancy, compared with 6.4 one year earlier. The national job vacancy rate was 1.3% in January, compared with 1.4% recorded 12 months earlier. For 2013 as a whole, there was an average of 219,000 job vacancies per month among Canadian businesses, down from 252,000 in 2012 and 236,000 in 2011. For every job … Continue reading
McDonald’s in Canada – The federal investigation use of temporary foreign workers has widened
The federal investigation into McDonald’s use of temporary foreign workers has widened to several other locations, as more local workers speak out about feeling sidelined and shortchanged. “I feel it’s definitely discrimination against Canadians,” said Chris Eldridge, from Lethbridge, Alta. Eldridge just quit his managerial job for six McDonald’s locations in Alberta, because he said … Continue reading
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