Statistics Canada Report Shows Rise In Job Vacancy Numbers

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Statistics Canada Report Shows Rise In Job Vacancy Numbers

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Job vacancies edged up to 653,000 in November of last year, after little change was observed in the months of October and five consecutive monthly declines from May to September 2023.

The number of vacancies in November was down by 211,100 (-24.4%) compared to January 2023, and 350,200 (-34.9%) from the peak in May 2022.

Meanwhile, total labor demand, which is the sum of filled and unfilled positions, observed little change to 17,811 in November 2023 compared to October, but was down 0.2% (-29,000) from January.

The industries that were struck the worst were accommodation and food services (+9,300; +12.6%), retail trade (+7,500; +12.2%), and manufacturing (+2,800; +7.1%) and manufacturing of companies and enterprises (+800; +32.9%).

At the same time, job vacancies fell in public administration (-2,700; -16.9%) and observed little change in 13 other sectors.

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The job vacancy rate, which is the number of vacant positions as a proportion of total labor demand, was up by 0.1 percent to 3.7% in November.

This was the first rise since January 2023 but was down 4.8% from the same month.

There were 1.9 unemployment persons for every November job vacancy, which held steady from September and October.

The unemployment-to-job vacancy ratio in November was up from 1.2 in Jan 2023, due to few job vacancies (-211, 100; -24.4%) and an increase in the number of unemployed persons (+194,400; +18.6%).

Job Vacancies Went Up in Accommodation and Food Services

November witnessed a rise in job vacancies in accommodation and food services by 9,300 (+12.6%) to 82,800. Despite the monthly hike, job vacancies in the sector went down by 38,400 (-31.7%) compared with November 2022.

This was the largest year-on-year decrease across all sectors.

The job vacancy rate in the sector was 6.0% in November of last year, up from 5.4% in October but down from 8.8% a year before that.

Job Vacancies Went Up in Retail Trade and Manufacturing

The number of open positions in retail went up by 7,500 (+12.2%) in November, mostly resulting in an offset of the net decrease from August to October (-8,200; -11.7%).

The job vacancy rate climbed by 0.3% to 3.3% in November, but remained down from 4.6% in January 2023.

Manufacturing observed a job vacancy hike of 2,800 (+7.1%) to 41,800 in November, after decrease in October (-7,100; -15.4%) and little change in September.

The manufacturing job vacancy rate was 2.6% in November, up from 2.4% in October but down from 2.9% in August and September.

Job Vacancies Unchanged in Health Care and Social Assistance

Health care and social assistance vacancies remained largely unchanged in November (127,100) for the third month in a row.

However, they were down by 24,500 (-16.2%) from April, when the number of vacancies (151,600) was close to the record high that was reached in July 2022 (152,800).

On a year-to-year basis, total labor demand was up by 3.7% in November 2023, as payroll employment showed a rise of 4.4% and job vacancies dropped by 7.3% (-10,000) over this frame.

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Job Vacancies Up in Ontario

Ontario job vacancies rose by 21,200 (+9.8%) to 237,100 in November, after little change in October and a decrease in September (-21,700; -8.8%).

The number of vacancies was little changed in the rest of the provinces.

November witnessed the highest job vacancy rate in British Columbia (4.2%), and lowest in Prince Edward Island (2.5%).

Private Colleges In British Columbia Banned From Enrolling International Students  

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Private Colleges In British Columbia Banned From Enrolling International Students  

British Columbia has placed a provincial ban on new colleges enrolling international students for two years.

It follows the federal government’s introduction of a temporary two-year cap on the number of Canada study permit issuances.

This is being done with the aim of eliminating “exploitative practices” in the field, as per the BC post-secondary education minister Selina Robinson.

The province is also setting minimum language requirements at private institutions so that international students would be “better prepared” before entering BC.

Schools would be inspected more frequently so that standards are confirmed to be met, and private colleges and universities will need to be more transparent with tuition fees and prove that the new programs meet labor market demands.

These new policy announcements are a mode of scrutinizing the “diploma mills” that collect high fees from international students while being the source of poor education.

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“That’s why we’re introducing more stringent requirements for institutions and robust safeguards to protect international students against bad actors, provide them with a better path to success, and make sure B.C. continues to attract the talented students we need to fill significant gaps in the labour market and drive our economy forward,” said Robinson.

Just last week, Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced that his department was capping the number of undergraduate study permit approvals for two years at 360,000 a year – a 35 per cent reduction from last year.

This comes after the student program had grown to reach more than 800,000 students in 2022, putting – according to some experts – strain on housing and affordability.

BC would have the power to dictate how many international students can be enrolled at each college and university, regardless of whether they are public or private.

Ottawa has been allotted a number of international students to BC that it is allowed to accept. Premier David Eby told CBC’s Rosemary Barton that the number – undisclosed to the public at the moment – concerns him.

Him and Robinson said they have been talking to Miller about excluding certain programs that train people for in-demand professions from the caps.

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The Vancouver Sun reported that Eby told reporters that “I do think that there’s a role for the province to play here in supporting the federal government’s goal, which we share, of reducing the overall numbers.”

However, he added that the reductions should be done “in a way that minimizes harm to the overall provincial economy, post secondary institutions, to international students themselves and maximizes the benefits of why we’ve always supported a strong international student program in British Columbia.”

New maximum enrolment numbers for international students will also be set for public post-secondary institutions.

Natalia Tola, national deputy chair of the Canadian Federation of Students, said to Postmedia News that the cap may cause a scramble to make up for financial losses from chopped international tuition, resulting in a possible uptick in tuition for both international and domestic students.

Manitoba PNP Draw: Province Issues 275 Canada Immigration Invitations

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Manitoba PNP Draw: Province Issues 275 Canada Immigration Invitations

Manitoba has issued 275 letters of advice to apply in a new draw the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program.

The January 25 draw saw LAAs issued through three MPNP streams.

Skilled Workers in Manitoba candidates who had completed post-secondary studies in the province received 156 LAAs, with a minimum score of 772 points.

International Education Stream candidates received 78 LAAs.

The remaining 41 LAAs went to Skilled Workers Overseas candidates through a Strategic Recruitment Initiative, with a minimum score of 713.

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Manitoba stated that 29 of the 275 candidates invited had valid Express Entry IDs and job seeker validation codes.

For detailed requirements of all the streams featured in this draw, please see below.

Latest Manitoba Draw

Stream Sub-Stream Letters of Advice to Apply Score of Lowest Ranked Candidate
1) Skilled Workers in Manitoba Completed Post-Secondary Study in Manitoba 156 772
2) International Education Stream 78 –
3) Skilled Workers Overseas Strategic Recruitment Initiative 41 713

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How Do I Qualify For The Skilled Worker in Manitoba Stream?

The Skilled Worker in Manitoba Stream (SWM) is based on the specific needs of Manitoba employers. SWM selects foreign-trained workers with the required skills and nominates them for Canada permanent residence. The stream prioritizes candidates with a strong attachment to Manitoba, with two pathways to Manitoba immigration.

  1. a) Manitoba Work Experience Pathway

For applicants currently working in Manitoba on temporary work permits, through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program or as international graduates from any province. Candidates do not need to be working in In-Demand Occupations.

  1. b) Employer Direct Recruitment Pathway

For applicants from overseas with job offers from approved Manitoba employers.

How Do I Qualify For The Skilled Worker Overseas Stream?

The Skilled Worker Overseas Stream (SWO) includes both a dedicated Canada Express Entry Pathway and a direct provincial pathway.

It is aimed at international skilled workers with skills and training in Manitoba’s In-Demand Occupations. Priority is given to applicants and spouses with close family connections, plus the language proficiency, training and experience to find jobs quickly.

  1. a) Manitoba Express Entry Pathway

For international candidates eligible under another MPNP stream, who also meet Express Entry criteria and have an active Express Entry profile. Candidates need skills, training and experience in one of Manitoba’s In-Demand Occupations, and a strong family connection to the province.

  1. b) Human Capital Pathway

For international skilled workers with skills, training and experience in one of Manitoba’s In-Demand Occupations. Candidates must demonstrate potential to find employment soon after they arrive in Manitoba.

What Are The Requirements For the International Education Stream?

The International Education Stream (IES) is dedicated to international graduates from Manitoba colleges and universities. Under IES, candidates are no longer required to work for six months in their field before applying for an MPNP nomination. It has three pathways:

1) Career Employment Pathway  

Eligibility requirements include:

  • Completed a one-year or longer course from an eligible post-secondary Manitoba institution within three years of submission of application.
  • Have a full-time job offer in a Manitoba In-Demand occupation related to the completed degree
  • Resident of Manitoba

2) Graduate Internship Pathway

Masters and Doctoral degree holders who have completed Mitacs Accelerate or Elevate internships can apply for nomination through internships even without a job offer in the province.

3) Student Entrepreneur Pathway

Eligibility requirements include:

  • Completed a two-year or longer course from an eligible post-secondary Manitoba institution
  • Six months business operation experience in Manitoba
  • Resident of Manitoba since graduation.
  • No specific minimum personal net worth requirement
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