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Why lack of ‘Canadian experience’ is a barrier for immigrants in the job marketOntario has introduced Bill 149 — legislation that would make it illegal for businesses to list 'Canadian experience' as a requirement in job listings.CanadaNov 29, 2023
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Why Ottawa is making it easier for tradespeople to move between provincesThe fall economic statement said that in the coming months, Canada would work toward cutting red tape and making it easier for workers to move and work freely within the country.CanadaNov 22, 2023
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Construction workers in dire need to meet skyrocketing housing demand in OkanaganAccording to the B.C. Construction Association, up to 40 per cent of workers in the construction industry will be up for retirement in the next decade.CanadaNov 21, 2023
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B.C.’s booming construction sector at risk of slowdown, industry warnsThe B.C. Construction Association says a chronic labour shortage, combined with outdated regulations about paying contractors on time could combine to cause a major slowdown.EconomyOct 23, 2023
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BC Ferries pulls vessel back to service early after crew-shortage cancellationsPassengers were facing the prospect of multi-sailing waits Wednesday morning after a round trip between Tsawwassen and Swartz Bay was cancelled due to crew shortages.CanadaOct 18, 2023
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Kingston, Ont. jobseekers visit Chamber of Commerce Hiring SummitThe Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce hosted a hiring summit Thursday to help combat labour shortages that are plaguing many local businesses.CanadaOct 5, 2023
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Victoria pledges $2.5 million from ‘Airbnb tax’ to help house hospitality workersThe money will go to help build a 40-unit apartment with one-third held at below market rents and with priority given to hospitality industry workers.CanadaSep 20, 2023
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After the wildfire: Inside the struggle to rebuild homes in CanadaThose who have lost their homes from wildfires in Canada may have a long wait ahead of them before having a new place to call home.CanadaSep 4, 2023
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International students are struggling. Can Ottawa’s review of the program help?In a statement to Global News, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada said the federal government was 'undertaking a review' of the international students program.CanadaAug 18, 2023
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Canada ‘absolutely’ can’t build more houses without more immigrants, minister saysCanada aims to welcome 451,000 new immigrants in 2024. By 2025, the number is expected to go up to 500,000. Miller said he was not considering slashing these targets.CanadaAug 11, 2023
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