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BC court finds retail chain liable for exploiting hundreds of migrant workersThe British Columbia Supreme Court ruled th...
06/03/2026

BC court finds retail chain liable for exploiting hundreds of migrant workers

The British Columbia Supreme Court ruled that Mac’s Convenience Stores and three immigration consulting firms unlawfully exploited close to 880 migrant workers. Justice Sharon Matthews found that the defendants used false pretences to charge migrants up to $8,000 each for Canadian jobs that rarely existed. The retail chain brought workers to Canada to create a flexible staffing pool without any specific intention to employ them full-time. Many arrived to find no employment, which left several victims stranded in homeless shelters or forced into illegal cash jobs. The court determined that the recruiters were unjustly enriched by these illegal fees. Financial damages for the affected class members will be decided through individual assessments.

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Immigration website confusion leads to PGWP rejections for international graduatesInternational graduates face growing p...
06/03/2026

Immigration website confusion leads to PGWP rejections for international graduates

International graduates face growing permit rejections due to confusing language requirements on the federal immigration website. Vital details about the mandatory language test remain difficult to find when applying for post-graduate work permits (PGWP). The online application survey fails to flag the test requirement on automated checklists. Applicants often miss the rule because the information stays hidden inside expandable boxes without distinct fonts or colours. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently updated some web pages after initial reports highlighted the issue. However, the lack of clear warnings continues to cause significant problems for self-applying candidates.

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British Columbia increases its provincial minimum wage to the highest among Canadian provincesBritish Columbia officiall...
06/03/2026

British Columbia increases its provincial minimum wage to the highest among Canadian provinces

British Columbia officially raised its general minimum wage from $17.85 to $18.25 per hour on June 1, 2026. This forty-cent increase reflects a 2.1 percent adjustment tied directly to the average inflation rate from the previous year. With this update, the province now holds the highest minimum wage among all Canadian provinces. Yukon and Nunavut still maintain higher minimum wage rates overall; they are territories rather than provinces. The new rate also applies to specialized wage categories, including live-in camp leaders and delivery workers. However, crop producers will see adjustments for agricultural piece-rate wages delayed until December 31, 2026. This new provincial rate also surpasses the federal minimum wage by ten cents.

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Canada introduced new legislation and funding to combat antisemitismPrime Minister Mark Carney announced new measures to...
06/03/2026

Canada introduced new legislation and funding to combat antisemitism

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced new measures to combat rising antisemitism and protect Jewish communities across Canada. Jewish Canadians recently faced a severe surge in religion-motivated hate crimes. In response, the Federal Government introduced Bill C-9, also known as the Combatting Hate Act. This new law creates strict criminal offences for intimidation at schools, places of worship, and community centres. Furthermore, the government committed an additional seventy-five million dollars to the Canada Community Security Program. This funding will provide vital security infrastructure, safety training, and personnel for at-risk institutions. A new Ministerial Advisory Council will also help guide future anti-racism initiatives.

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Quebec records a rare population drop following declines in temporary immigrationQuebec experienced a rare population de...
06/03/2026

Quebec records a rare population drop following declines in temporary immigration

Quebec experienced a rare population decline last year, according to the Quebec Institute of Statistics. The province lost nearly ten thousand residents in 2025 because deaths outpaced births for the second consecutive year. A massive drop in temporary immigration also contributed heavily to this negative trend. The total number of temporary residents fell by over 50,000. At the same time, thousands of residents chose to move from Quebec to other Canadian provinces, such as Ontario and Alberta. Analysts noted that permanent international immigration increased slightly, but not enough to offset overall population losses.

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New Brunswick launches 2030 growth plan with big focus on immigrationNew Brunswick revealed a new economic strategy to g...
06/03/2026

New Brunswick launches 2030 growth plan with big focus on immigration

New Brunswick revealed a new economic strategy to grow its economy by 10% by 2030. The province needs more workers to reach this goal. Because of this need, immigration will play a central role in the new plan. The strategy aims to fix major labour shortages in key sectors. These sectors include mining, agriculture, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. New Brunswick also wants to attract more private investment. Businesses only invest in areas that have enough skilled workers. The province will also encourage new immigrants to move to smaller, rural communities to support local economies.

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Conservatives slam federal minister over deportation exemptions for criminalsConservative Shadow Minister for Immigratio...
06/03/2026

Conservatives slam federal minister over deportation exemptions for criminals

Conservative Shadow Minister for Immigration Michelle Rempel Garner released a sharp statement criticizing Immigration Minister Lena Diab. Rempel Garner accused the Liberal minister of ignoring the rule of law by allowing non-citizens convicted of serious crimes to avoid deportation. The statement highlighted several Canadian court cases where judges handed out lenient sentences specifically to prevent the offender's deportation. These cases involved violent assault, domestic battery, fatal traffic accidents, and drug trafficking. Rempel Garner stated that this practice creates an unfair two-tier justice system that leaves Canadian victims unprotected. The opposition critic demanded immediate accountability and urged the Prime Minister to replace the minister.

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New regulatory changes take effect for the Ontario Immigrant Nominee ProgramOntario is introducing major updates to its ...
06/03/2026

New regulatory changes take effect for the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program

Ontario is introducing major updates to its provincial immigration regulation starting May 30, 2026. These new changes allow the government to completely redesign the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). The province will now have the legal power to easily create or remove individual immigration streams based on local needs. Officials aim to simplify the application process and better target current labour shortages. The new rules also strengthen program integrity. For instance, the province can now issue financial penalties for misrepresentation and send official notices directly by email.

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Successful job matching drives fifty percent higher earnings for recent Canadian immigrantsA joint study by Immigration,...
06/03/2026

Successful job matching drives fifty percent higher earnings for recent Canadian immigrants

A joint study by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and Statistics Canada shows that only 20% of recent immigrants worked in their intended occupation in 2021. The data reveal that occupational match rates were higher for individuals with graduate degrees, applicants from developed source countries, and those with pre-admission Canadian work experience. Among the individuals who did not secure a matching position, a large share shifted into lower-skilled employment. The report shows that older immigrants, women, and individuals lacking proficiency in the official language faced the highest risk of downward career mobility. On average, immigrants who successfully matched with their intended occupations earned nearly fifty percent more than those who changed occupations.

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Statistics Canada study highlights certification gaps for childhood immigrant apprenticesA new study by Statistics Canad...
06/03/2026

Statistics Canada study highlights certification gaps for childhood immigrant apprentices

A new study by Statistics Canada reveals persistent trade certification gaps between childhood immigrant apprentices and their Canadian-born peers. The analysis tracked eight registration cohorts from 2008 to 2015 to observe completion outcomes. Across all monitored cohorts, childhood immigrants represented approximately 4% to 5% of newly registered apprentices. The research shows that childhood immigrants are consistently less likely to obtain their certifications than Canadian-born apprentices. These disparities remain noticeable even after accounting for various sociodemographic factors, income levels, and program characteristics. Additionally, the study found that age at arrival and parental admission categories significantly influence individual success rates within these Canadian training programs.

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