Last Updated On 25 February 2023, 9:02 AM EST (Toronto Time)
Today, IRCC minister Sean Fraser and New Brunswick immigration minister Arlene Dunn announced a new immigration program for the province.
This new program is called “New Brunswick Critical Worker Pilot.”
The new pilot is aiming at attracting skilled workers into occupations that are difficult to fill.
New stream will also allows participating firms to give skill and language training, as well as counselling and assistance to the newcomers they bring into the province.
The 5-year pilot program will be examined and assessed on a regular basis to ensure that it stays responsive to immigration demands while also delivering the best potential results for the province.
List of employers participating in the new pilot program
Below listed 6 employers have been chosen to take part in the pilot as they have been in good standing with the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program.
Cooke Aquaculture
Groupe Savoie Inc.
Groupe Westco
Imperial Manufacturing
J.D. Irving Ltd.
McCain Foods.
Requirements For Participating Employers:
The participating employers must have:
have thorough settlement plans for housing and transportation as well as strong pledges to long-term retention
have complete human resource strategy in place for recruiting and hiring qualified foreign workers, as well as enhancing on-the-job capabilities
deliver up to 200 hours of language instruction to selected individuals as needed; and
provide assistance and help to students interested in pursuing their Canadian secondary education equivalency
IRCC minister Sean Fraser said, ““Immigration is not only good for our communities, it is essential. Newcomers play a key role in Atlantic Canadian communities, and in helping businesses succeed.
New Brunswick’s Critical Worker Pilot is an innovative approach that will help employers across New Brunswick meet their specific labour market needs.””
Arlene Dunn said “New Brunswick has a successful track record with immigration-related pilot programs, which is why we are grateful that the federal government has chosen our province for this one.
Participating employers will greatly benefit from filling critical vacancies and applicants will find meaningful work in a welcoming community.”
Details for applications and how to apply are yet to be revealed by New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program. We will post the details as soon as they are made public.
Today, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program-OINP draw issued 209 invitations to apply (PR) for permanent residency status. Through the OINP Foreign Worker stream, Ontario targeted candidates with profiles having a job offer in 61 trade occupations and a score of 53 or higher. The prior OINP Foreign Worker stream draw conducted on January 19th focused…
A staggering 1,500% surge in asylum claims by international students over the last five years has recently jolted the Canadian immigration landscape. Concerns have been raised regarding the potential exploitation of the study-permit system to access and continue to remain in Canada in light of this meteoric rise. Numerous members of the public and experts…
Canada continues to be a destination for new immigrants in 2024, offering opportunities for advancement, cultural richness, and a high quality of life. Although the Canadian immigration system has become more selective than ever in terms of choosing immigrants based on their specific skills and profiles,. One of the important aspects for Canadian aspirants as…
Passport Ranking 2024: The Canadian passport ranking continues to be among the top nations with a high mobility index, based on the most recent Henley passport index in 2024. The Canadian passport is now ranked at number 7 and shares the spot with the United States with visa-free/visa-on-arrival access to 188 nations. In a world…
A valid job offer for Express Entry: What qualifies as a legitimate employment offer for Express Entry is often unclear. An LMIA is necessary for the majority of employment; however, there are a few special requirements for both employers and employees. However, receiving a genuine job offer through Express Entry can increase your CRS points…
The full-time work hours policy by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for certain international students in Canada will come to an end on April 30, 2024. Multiple readers have reached out to inquire about the number of hours international students can work after April 30th and if students in Canada can work more than…
The latest PEI PNP Draw (Prince Edward Island) on April 18, 2024 sent out only 82 new permanent residency (PR) invites under the Labour & Express Entry category. The invitations were issued to individuals working in the healthcare, construction, manufacturing, and traditional sectors. Previously, on April 4, 2024, PEI PNP sent out 66 invitations for…
On April 15, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced a new 2-year Innovation Stream Pilot via the Global Hypergrowth Project. This new Innovation Stream Pilot will allow certain Canadian companies to bring in highly skilled foreign workers on work permits without needing an LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment). Jobs in National Occupational Classification (NOC)…
Immigration supports high demand jobs in Vancouver in a variety of sectors, bringing qualified experts and new perspectives to the city. The technology, healthcare, construction, education, and business and finance sectors are all expanding rapidly, and qualified personnel are in high demand to keep up the pace. Vancouver, a thriving coastal city set between mountains…
The newly increased Canada Carbon Rebate (CCR) payments will start going out to eligible tax-paying Canadian residents on April 15. The Canadian government has renamed the Climate Action Incentive Payment (CAIP) to the Canada Carbon Rebate (CCR) in 2024 to reflect its more direct meaning. Residents of Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova…
Today, the first Express Entry draw of 2024 targeting 24 STEM occupations sent out 4,500 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency. Long-awaited STEM targeted the round of invitations after around 4 months, resulting in an increase in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score to 491 as compared to previous STEM-only draw. STEM stands for…
A deportation order is a removal order that entails a permanent restriction on returning to Canada. Canada has specific laws against acts that are not acceptable in Canadian society. When an immigrant (temporary or permanent residence) violates the law, the Canadian government has the authority to expel the individual permanently from Canada. Knowing what constitutes…
This article contains a list of all the 24 STEM occupations with their job titles and NOC codes that STEM-targeted Express Entry draws are targeting now. Many people are unaware of the possibility that these NOC codes and occupations can contain several job titles. Below are all 24 STEM occupations for targeted Express Entry draws:…
Canada’s Global Talent Stream (GTS) is a fast-track program created to attract highly talented workers in order to satisfy the demands of the Canadian labour market. Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) oversees the Global Talent Stream under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is responsible for approving the…
In the bustling landscape of Ontario’s job market, finding suitable employment can be a daunting task, especially for newcomers to Canada. Whether you’re a recent graduate, an experienced professional, new to Canada, or someone in transition, enlisting the help of employment agencies can significantly streamline your job search process. These agencies act as intermediaries between…
Tax Deadline 2024: Canadians are already filing their taxes, while some are still preparing to complete this important civic responsibility. The deadline is drawing near, so it’s critical to remember the important dates and instructions to avoid any last-minute scrambling or fines. Filing your return on time allows you to avoid interest and penalties and…
The immigration minister of Canada, Marc Miller, released an official statement outlining that they are targeting to approve a total of 235,600 new study permits in 2024. Furthermore, 392,667 is the cap set for new study permit applications (excluding primary and secondary school students and master’s or doctoral degree students) and based on a 60%…
The provincial nomination quota for the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has increased by 5,000 to 21,500 in 2024. The Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) allots an annual provincial nominee quota to each province on an annual basis, allowing them to choose immigrants based on their needs. Previously, this OINP allotment was increased to…
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is now sending out the quarterly HST/GST payment to eligible Canadian taxpayers, beginning April 5, 2024. Individuals and families with low or moderate incomes receive the GST/HST credit, a non-taxable sum, four times a year to help balance the goods and services tax and harmonized sales tax (GST/HST) they pay.…
Canada announced a cap on new international students’ applications for the next two years in January 2024, with the requirement of a provincial attestation letter (PAL). The federal cap on international students is set at approximately 360,000 approved study permits this year, a drop of 35% from 2023. Province-wise implementation of capping is broadly weighted…