Discover Farm Work Opportunities in Canada! Canadian AGRICuture Open Call for Farm Workers! Canada’s rich and diverse landscapes are not just for show; they’re the bedrock of our vibrant agricultural sector, especially in provinces like Ontario, Atlantic Canada, and British Columbia. Here, farming isn’t just a job—it’s a lifestyle and a crucial industry that feeds nations. Our farms are on the lookout for passionate individuals ready to dive into the world of agriculture. Whether you’re highly skilled or stepping into the workforce for the first time, there’s a place for you here. Don’t worry if you’re not fluent in English…

Revised Minimum Hourly Wage Rates Summary as of April 1, 2024 In response to the rising cost of living, the federal minimum wage in Canada will undergo an adjustment, increasing from $16.65 to $17.30 per hour, effective April 1, 2024. This adjustment, aligned with a 3.9% increase in the country’s annual average Consumer Price Index for 2023, aims to mitigate the impact of inflation. Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has announced the federal minimum wage increase to $17.30 per hour as of April 1, 2024, marking a substantial rise from the previous year’s adjustment, which elevated the minimum wage…

IRCC updates – Canada plan to reduce temporarily residents The update on temporary resident levels in Canada has been provided by Marc Miller, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). He has directed the immigration department to review IRCC programs facilitating temporary foreign workers, aligning them with the country’s labor market needs. For the first time, Canada will establish annual targets for temporary residents, starting in the fall of 2023, mirroring the existing practice for permanent residents. Minister Miller will convene a meeting with provincial counterparts to establish these annual targets for the influx of temporary residents into…

Which country can a Canadian PR card holder travel to? As a Canadian Permanent Resident (PR) card holder, you have the privilege of visa-free travel to several countries. Here’s a list of some of the countries you can visit without requiring a separate visa: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, and Bahamas: These Caribbean destinations offer visa-free stays ranging from 30 to 90 days. Armenia, Georgia, and Moldova: Each offers a 90-day visa-free period. Belize: Enjoy 30 days visa-free. Bermuda, Cayman Islands, and Sint Maarten: Each offers a 30-day visa-free stay. Bonaire (Dutch Territory) and Turks and Caicos (British Territory): Both offer a 90-day visa-free…

Demystifying the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) SINP frequency asked questions what is SINP? SINP stands for the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program. It is a provincial immigration program in Canada that allows the province of Saskatchewan to nominate individuals who wish to immigrate to Canada and settle in Saskatchewan. The program is designed to attract skilled workers, entrepreneurs, and investors to contribute to the province’s economy and society. what is job approval letter (JAL)? A SINP job approval letter is an official document confirming the endorsement of a job offer from a Saskatchewan employer to a foreign national. It’s crucial…

February 15, 2024: Alberta Opportunity Stream intake pause The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has temporarily halted the intake of applications for the Alberta Opportunity Stream until further notice. Applications already submitted for the Alberta Opportunity Stream before the pause will continue to be assessed by the AAIP. However, any draft applications within the AAIP portal that were not submitted before the pause, even those awaiting final fee payment, will not be considered. This pause is necessary for the program to address its current backlog and to concentrate its immigration nominations on priority areas, such as addressing labor shortages in…