Author: Muriel Schmidt

Labour shortage trends in Canada First quarter 2016 First quarter 2017 Manufacturing 89.5% 84.7% Retail Trade 95.1% 83.3% Health care and social assistance 58.0% 60.5% Accommodation and food services 81.0% 75.3% Which industries have a labor shortage? A low supply of skilled laborers drives supply chain shortages. The industries with the most job openings during […]

That year, it had a 12.9 percent unemployment rate. In comparison, Yukon had the lowest unemployment rate at 5.2 percent. Unemployment rate in Canada in 2021, by province. Province Unemployment rate Prince Edward Island 9.2% New Brunswick 9% Alberta 8.7% Nova Scotia 8.4% Which province has the lowest unemployment rate in Canada 2022? Saskatchewan’sSaskatchewan’s unemployment […]

This means that new immigrants can land on their feet faster and participate in the Canadian economy in various ways, such as entering into Canadian real estate ownership. In 2021, 38 per cent of homeowners in Canada were immigrants. How many foreigners buy homes in Canada? Over 1 in 10 of Canada’s Non-Resident Homeowners Own […]

3.1 General Category 2019 2020 Total tourism employment 2.1 million 1.6 million Number of tourism establishments 232,000 Not available Tourism GDP $43.7 billion $22 billion Tourism’s share of Canada’s GDP 2.02% 1.06% How much does tourism contribute to Canada? Travel and tourism was forecasted to make a total contribution of approximately 235.5 billion Canadian dollars […]

The cost of immigrating to Canada from Nigeria is generally about $2,300 CAD for a single applicant, or about $4,500 CAD for a couple. This amount will also vary depending on which program you are applying through. How much would it cost to move from Nigeria to Canada? If you’re relocating alone, your proof of […]

After having held Permanent Resident status for a minimum of 5 years, then they can apply for Canadian Citizenship. This means, some of the easiest ways for a US citizen to immigrate to Canada are: Getting a permanent job. Family sponsorship. Startup Visa. Provincial Nominee Programs. Express Entry. Can I move to Canada without being […]

Can I Collect Social Security if I Live Outside the U.S.? If you are a U.S. citizen and qualify for Social Security retirement, family, survivor or disability benefits, you can receive your payments while living in most other countries. Do you receive Social Security if you contribute but retire outside of USA? If you are […]

You’ll be paying less for health insurance and rent, but what you’ll pay in utilities, gas, and consumer goods will increase. You’ll have to decide what you’re willing to pay more for and what you aren’t. And that’s if you can manage to get the visas required to work and live in Canada. How much […]