Canada Reports Record Quarterly GDP Growth

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The Canadian economy has experienced a record three-month growth streak.  A senior economist for CIBC said the next year’s focus needs to be on returning Canadian citizens to a more normal lifestyle they are accustomed to. As life returns to normal, the Canadian economy will also return to normal. How the next quarters play out … Read more

Overview of Immigration to Canada in 2019

The stream of young workers coming to Canada through immigration plays an essential role in the Canadian economy. As the labor force ages and the fertility rate is low, at close to only 1.5 births per woman, immigrants are becoming increasingly vital. The residents of Canada hold a favorable view of immigration and the immigration … Read more

Interesting Data on Mental Health of Canadians During COVID-19

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According to the ‘Canadian Perspectives Survey Series’ conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic, in May 2020, 48% of Canadians reported having excellent or very good mental health. However, this was 6 percentage points lower than it was at the end of March. There were 18% of Canadians who reported symptoms of moderate to severe anxiety. All … Read more

Watch: Toronto is Becoming One of the Tech Capitals of the World

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The tech scene in Toronto, Ontario, is gaining steam. The area created more positions than the San Francisco Bay area, Washington D.C., and Seattle combined, according to a report on “talent markets”. Toronto is the fastest-rising tech-labor market. The city had almost 29,000 new jobs created in 2018, which was 14 percent more than the … Read more

Man Helped 300 Syrian Refugees Immigrate to Canada 

One man has made a difference in the lives of 300 Syrian refugees immigrating to Canada. Jim Estill has sponsored 89 Syrian families, fleeing the civil war in their home country. Ahmad Abed, a Syrian who was sponsored by Estell, now lives in Guelph, and says, “Thanks to Mr. Estill, and the sponsorship program, Guelph … Read more

More Tech Jobs Created in Toronto Than 3 U.S. Cities Combined

The tech scene in Toronto, Ontario, is so on fire, that the area created more positions than the San Francisco Bay area, Washington D.C., and Seattle combined, and is getting ahead of New York, according to a report on “talent markets.” CBRE Group Inc.’s annual survey, that was recently released, showed Toronto as the fastest-rising … Read more

Immigrants Living in Canada to Open Arabic Culture Center

The Arabic immigrants in Fredericton are planning to open a learning center in the near future. A local businessman, Abdel Ghafour Fahim, said the Arab community in the town is missing a school or any kind of school that can preserve their language and real culture for newcomers. The new resource would be available for … Read more

Where to Live Is Key Factor When Seeking Jobs in Canada

Location-based career decisions are becoming common in the Canadian red-hot housing market. A survey of 1,500 Canadians and people living in the U.S. who had turned down a job or was hired last year showed location took top place as the leading factor when deciding on job offers. There are job opportunities for you and … Read more

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