What I wish someone told me about working in Canada when I first immigrated
When you’re a new immigrant to Canada and entering the corporate workforce, you need to strike a fine balance. By Karima-Catherine Goundiam* – August…
Gig work is here to stay, so we better get on with understanding it and making it work
Between apps, economic change and artificial intelligence, work models are going to continuously be re-thought and the idea of a traditional job may not…
How to ask for a raise amid a tight labour market and slowing economy
It may seem like an opportune time to ask for a raise. By Jared Lindzon* – June 2023 At a time when unemployment is…
The good and bad of Canada’s immigrant jobs boom
Canada’s labour boom is creating plenty of opportunities for a group that, at times, has struggled to find work: recent immigrants. By Matt Lundy*…
Must I disclose a mental-health career break to potential employers?
Whether you choose to disclose your wellness break is less important than focusing on your skills, knowledge, network, accomplishments and the value you can…
National physicians regulator aims to fast-track certification of more foreign-trained doctors
The college is expanding a program called the Practice Eligibility Route, which can take years off the amount of time required for an internationally…
Is working from home good for your career? Six drawbacks that point to no.
Working from home may be your preferred option, but is it the right move for your career? A 30-second commute to the couch or…
Human Resource Issues In Healthcare Will Worsen
Canada faces future health worker shortages of family physicians, psychiatrists, Personal Support Workers (PSWs), and nurses, according to a report by the C.D. Howe…
Smaller cities, Atlantic provinces attracting immigrants, according to 2021 census data
Immigrants to Canada are increasingly bypassing Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver in favour of smaller cities, according to new census data – a product of…
Canada’s permanent resident application backlog is forcing thousands of skilled workers to quit and return home
Thousands of highly skilled immigrants who in previous years would easily have qualified for permanent residence in Canada are being forced to return to…
2022 LLMP Reports
The LLMP Reports can be used as a standalone report on the local labour market in the 1000 Islands Region. It is a compilation of facts and figures together with community input. It outlines labour market trends and potential challenges in workforce development. It also provides action plans that outlines activities and projects that community partners are undertaking to address some of the labour market challenges.
