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Lags in Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program a ‘failure of the government’: advocateDemonstrators expressed frustration with being caught in limbo, as over 20,000 people wait for the next step in immigrating to Manitoba, and becoming a permanent Canadian resident.CanadaApr 4
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Loans available to B.C. newcomers who want to put down rootsOpen to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, the loans can be used for employment-related costs, housing or education.CanadaFeb 3, 2023
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Lethbridge’s construction industry struggling to find skilled workers: expertsAccording to Economic Development Lethbridge, the number of workers needed by the local construction industry has dipped by 200 since July.EconomySep 13, 2022
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Ontario to introduce legislation aimed at attracting skilled workersThe PC government says workers in more than 30 professions who are credentialed in other provinces would see their papers processed "within a service standard of 30 days."CanadaFeb 25, 2022
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Quebec businesses struggle to hire employees due to labour shortage150,000 job vacancies currently exist in Quebec while the unemployment rate is the lowest in Canada. Many businesses in the province say more needs to be done to hire workers.CanadaApr 16, 2021
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Peterborough construction industry faces skilled labour gapMortlock Construction, builders of the Brock Mission men's shelter in Peterborough, say they have to compete with larger centres for qualified labourers.EconomyOct 10, 2019
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Quebec has accepted 40 per cent fewer skilled workers in first half of 2019New statistics show Quebec is making good on its promise to reduce its share of immigrants in 2019.CanadaAug 23, 2019
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Sheet metal workers return to negotiations with contractor’s associationKingston's sheet metal workers have returned to negotiations with the Ontario General Contractor's Association.EconomyMay 15, 2019
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Immigration pilot project receiving criticism from N.B. oppositionThe government says the pilot project is one piece of the puzzle, not the sole solution to an aging demographic and high unemployment rates.PoliticsJul 7, 2016
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High school program prepares Edmonton youth for job in the tradesStudents at Centre High are offered Work Ready Pathway programs, which prepare them to be in the workforce. One of the programs offered is Introduction to Construction Trades.EconomyApr 27, 2016
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