Canada Loses 49,000 Jobs in February – But Some Sectors Are Still Hiring
In February 2025, Canada lost 49,000 payroll jobs, according to the latest data from Statistics Canada. This drop followed a small increase of 14,400 jobs in January. Payroll jobs are counted as people who officially receive pay and benefits from their employer, based on data from the Survey of Employment, Payrolls and Hours (SEPH). Despite […]
Canada Introduces Study Permit Exemption for Construction Apprentices
The Canadian government has announced a new study permit exemption for foreign workers in the construction trades. This means that some temporary foreign workers can now join apprenticeship programs without needing a separate study permit! Who Can Apply? To qualify for this study permit exemption, you must: This new rule took effect on February 26, […]