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It is Welcoming Week 2023 in Canada

  It is Welcoming Week 2023 in Canada It is a Welcoming Week 2023 in Canada, on September 8, 2023, Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), stated that Canada welcomes more and more newcomers and celebrates inclusivity. Immigrants are an essential part of Canada's cultural and economic fabric, contributing to innovation, filling labour market needs, and creating jobs.  Canada will celebrate Welcoming Week 2023, a global initiative promoting community diversity and connections, until September 17, 2023. The Minister encouraged all Canadians to share their community's successes on social media using #WelcomingWeek2023 to inspire others to be more welcoming. The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement: ““By opening our doors to those seeking a better life, we open our communities to those wanting to build a stronger Canada. Other than Indigenous peoples, who have been here since

Construction Industry in Canada needs more construction workers

The construction Industry in Canada needs more construction workers   Despite exceeding immigration targets and expecting an influx of skilled tradespeople, Canada's construction industry continues to lose thousands of jobs. In July, the sector saw a 2.8% drop, with 45,000 jobs lost. This trend is increasing, with construction experiencing more job losses than other major sectors. The problem is worsened by an upcoming wave of retirements and a housing shortage of millions.  Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp forecast 3.5 million more homes to be built by 2030, but the number of new homes is declining. Immigration Minister Marc Miller believes new immigrants are necessary to solve the housing crisis and intends to maintain or increase immigration targets. Construction Industry in Canada and needs of construction workers The construction industry in Canada plays a vital role in the economy of Canada. For example, the construction of new housing and commercial sectors is critical to me