Not Enough Workers for Construction Jobs in Canada

Not Enough Workers for Construction Jobs in Canada

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The Canadian government's plan for housing is to boost supply. This plan was laid out in the government's spring budget. In recent years, Canada has averaged about 200,000 new housing units annually. The government has promised to double the country's current rate of new construction over the next decade.Canadian Visa Professionals reported that this plan generated skepticism from analysts. Robert Kavcic stated that even if dollars become doughnuts, this won't happen. The senior economist with the Bank of Montreal said the statement not because of a lack of good intentions. Instead, he said it because of the scarcity of skilled labour in the construction sector. Economists Doubt the Feasibility of the Construction Plan Robert Kavcic of the Bank of Montreal pointed out that housing completions have been at the highest…
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Accountants in High Demand in Canadian Job Market

Accountants in High Demand in Canadian Job Market

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Earlier this year, Patrick Poulin, the group president of Randstad Canada, highlighted some skills as most important to employers in 2022. These skills include budgeting, accounting and quality control. They are of paramount importance to business owners trying to run a successful business during the pandemic. Also, from the report, the most sought-after professions for 2022 have been identified. These are salespeople, customer service representatives and scheduling specialists. Some other jobs in high demand in Canada are budgeting and accounting positions.Due to this report, Canadian Visa Professionals stated that there is high hope for new immigrants who are accountants to secure employment with ease in Canada. Reasons for Changes in the Most-Sought-After Jobs in Canada The job market in Canada has continued to evolve since the Covid-19 Pandemic. Due to this…
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In Honor of Asian Heritage Day: Data on Asians in Canada

In Honor of Asian Heritage Day: Data on Asians in Canada

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Statistics Canada marked Asian Heritage Month and published an infographic with interesting facts about immigration to Canada. For example, 7 of the top 10 places of birth for recent immigrants in 2016 were Asian nations: South Korea, the Philippines, India, China, Iran, Pakistan and Syria. Also, Asia was the region of birth for about half of Canada's immigrant population. Asian immigrants made up 48.1% of all immigrants in 2016.
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Are Canadians Happy With Their Local Environment?

Are Canadians Happy With Their Local Environment?

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The Quality of Life Framework for Canada uses factors such as life satisfaction, self-rated mental health, and contentment with the local environment. This infographic below examines the high level of enjoyment in the local environment among the people 15 years and older in Canada's 10 provinces using data from the Canadian Social Survey. People who are satisfied with their immediate surroundings are more likely to report high life satisfaction and mental health levels. Increased life happiness was indicated by 64% of those with high local environment satisfaction. Over half of the people (54%) said they were delighted with their lives.
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Video: 150 Years Of Canadian Immigration!

Video: 150 Years Of Canadian Immigration!

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According to 2016 Census data, 7.5 million people born outside of Canada reported immigrating to Canada, accounting for more than one in every five. This data, and much more, shown on Statistics Canada clip about 150 years of immigration.Approximately 600,000 foreign-born individuals were counted in the 1871 Census. The bulk was from the United Kingdom and Ireland, with the United States, Germany, and France trailing far behind.https://youtu.be/cX02bJ1pyw4
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How Many Executive Women are There in Canada?

How Many Executive Women are There in Canada?

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According to Statistics Canada, the representation of women and men in leadership roles in firms doing business in Canada was measured in 2016. Women held less than a fifth of all leadership positions.The financial sector had the highest percentage of female executives, the construction sector had the lowest number of female directors and the manufacturing industry had the lowest rate of female officers. Check out the infographic below.
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