Canadian economy sheds 45,000 jobs in July, unemployment rate steady at 8.6 pctAugust 7th, 2009 Canada sheds 45,000 jobs in JulyTORONTO — Canada lost a more-than-expected 45,000 jobs in July. Statistics Canada said Friday the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 8.6 percent, an 11-year-high.
Study: Recession slowing illegal immigration from Mexico, but those already here staying putJuly 22nd, 2009 Immigrants from Mexico decline to lowest in decadeWASHINGTON — Apparently deterred by rising unemployment in the U.S., the number of Mexican immigrants who crossed the border dropped sharply in the past year to the lowest level in a decade, even while undocumented workers already here are opting to stay. The analysis of census data from both the U.S.
Canada sheds 7,400 jobs in June, pushing unemployment rate to 8.6 percentJuly 10th, 2009 Canada's unemployment rate rises to 11-year highTORONTO — Canada lost 7,400 jobs in June as the unemployment rate climbed to its highest level in 11 years. Statistics Canada announced Friday that the unemployment rate rose to 8.6 percent last month from 8.4 percent in May.
San Francisco DA defends graduating illegal immigrants from a job programJune 24th, 2009 SF DA defends program training illegal immigrantsSAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco's district attorney is defending a city-led job program for first-time drug offenders that has included at least six illegal immigrants. The program came under fire after the Los Angeles Times reported earlier this week that immigrants who didn't have authorization were included.
Canada sheds 42,000 jobs in May, pushing unemployment rate to 8.4 percentJune 5th, 2009 Canada sheds 42,000 jobs in MayTORONTO — Canada lost 42,000 jobs in May as the unemployment rate jumped to the highest level in 11 years. Canada's unemployment rate rose to 8.4 percent in May from eight percent the previous month.
Canadian PM says Canada had to bail out GM to keep jobs in the countryJune 1st, 2009 Canadian PM says country had to bail out GMTORONTO — Canada's prime minister says the country would have lost hundreds of thousands of jobs if it hadn't joined with the U.S. government in bailing out General Motors.
Non-English names a barrier for jobs in CanadaMay 21st, 2009 TORONTO - It pays to anglicise your name in Canada - not only to fit in but also find employment. A study by the University of British Columbia in Vancouver has found that applicants with English-sounding names have 40 percent more chances of being called for interview than those with Indian, Chinese or Pakistani names.
Canada unexpectedly adds 35,900 jobs in April, analysts expected 50K declineMay 9th, 2009 Canada adds jobs in April, analysts expected lossOTTAWA — Canada unexpectedly gained 35,900 jobs in April as the unemployment rate remained at a seven-year high of 8 percent, Statistics Canada said Friday. However, all of the job gains were in the self-employed category, which is normally a sign of labor market weakness.
Canadian economy adds 35,900 workers, unemployment remains at 8.0 percentMay 8th, 2009 Canada adds jobs in AprilOTTAWA — Canada unexpectedly gained 35,900 jobs in April as the unemployment rate remained at a seven-year high of 8 percent. Statistics Canada says Friday all of the jobs gains were in the self-employed category, which is normally a sign of labor market weakness.
Nearly 12 million illegal immigrants in the USApril 15th, 2009 NEW YORK - There are an estimated 11.9 million illegal immigrants in the US constituting four percent of the population, according to a study released Tuesday. The study by the independent Pew Research Center, which is based on the data collected by the US Census Bureau till March 2008, says their children, both unauthorized immigrants themselves and those born in the US, make up about 6.8 percent of the total enrolment in elementary and secondary schools.
Learn English or face denial of citizenship: CanadaMarch 21st, 2009 TORONTO - Hinting that language skills will soon become a must for getting citizenship, Canadian Immigration Minister Jason Kenney Friday said immigrants should either learn English or French, or face denial of citizenship. Speaking at an immigration conference in Calgary, the minister said new immigrants must have to learn one of the two official languages (English and French) to integrate into Canada society.
725,000 illegal immigrants in Britain: New studyMarch 10th, 2009 LONDON - The number of illegal immigrants in Britain is around 725,000, says a new study commissioned by the Mayor of London who wants their status legalised in order to reap the benefit of taxes. The study by the London School of Economics suggests that the number of illegal immigrants in Britain lies somewhere between 524,000 and 947,000, with a 'midpoint' figure of 725,000, according to the BBC.
Immigrants less likely to find jobs because of racial prejudicesMarch 9th, 2009 SYDNEY - Recruitment consultants are likely to nix prospects of immigrants on account of their skin colour, accents, ethnicity and qualifications, much less find them jobs, according to a new study. Researchers found that only a small number had found jobs that matched their qualifications and many remained jobless or had accepted unskilled work.
Canada to admit more Indian students, fewer workersFebruary 21st, 2009 TORONTO - Canada will admit more foreign students but fewer foreign workers this year, Immigration Minister Jason Kenney said here Friday. Kenney, who was in India last month, dropped hints that there will be substantial increase in the number of students from India.
Canada hints at reducing immigrationFebruary 11th, 2009 TORONTO - Canada may reduce the number of immigrants to be admitted this year in light of the prevailing economic crisis. Immigration and Citizenship Minister Jason Kenney hinted at this possibility at a meeting of an all-party parliamentary committee on citizenship and immigration in the capital Ottawa Tuesday.
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September 25th, 2009 at 4:28 am
i find it quiet surprising that in spite of the low economic output the canadian govt dosent allow immigrants to do what they do best. for instance a dr who has been in practise for 5 to 10 years having a lot of work experience still needs to go through the whole requalifying process is not logical and fair. the treatment of people is the same through out the world and canada is no execption. so why the professional discrimination. the govt makes it sound that the graduates from canadian universitties do not make mistakes..? everybody makes mistakes whether it is canada or international trained dentist. by allowing us to do our bit will defenitely contribute to the economy rather than to burdenn it.the govt should give others a chance.. the international dentist might outshine the local candidate. just because the international dentist a was not lucky to be born in canada to enjoy the privilages does not make them any less capable..does the canadian govt ask a 5 to 10 yr old trained dentist from canada to resit the basic exams. it will surprising that they r not going to do any better that the immigrants. but sadly that is not the case and it becomes necessity for the the immigrant. the govt should stop all immigration process as it does not support the immigrants in anyway and this the govt needs to understand. the govt cannot eat both sides of the cake at the same time.the govt cannot call in the immigrants and not give them jobs that they r educated for and then complain about economic burden give others a chance..