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Demand for AI-skilled workers is rising in Canada, with employers seeking those who can develop and use AI products. Companies are actively hiring data scientists to build AI products, with the Indeed website listing 945 AI-related job postings.  The median annual income for AI programmers is $87,009. A survey conducted by KPMG further illustrates the growing adoption of AI in Canada, with 61% of respondents reporting regular use of generative AI in their professional endeavors. Generative AI systems, evolving from large language models to multi-modal systems, are becoming increasingly integral to various industries, including finance, healthcare, and technology. Generative AI systems are evolving from large language models to multi-modal systems. As AI usage grows in workplaces, recruiters are increasingly looking for candidates with these skills. As the use of artificial intelligence grows in the workplace, recruiters are shifting their focus to finding candidates with relevant skill

BC invited up to 218 skilled candidates under the BC PNP  On February 6, 2024, the Government of British Columbia held new invitation draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and issued invitations to apply to qualified and skilled candidates with work experience in healthcare, childcare, construction, and veterinary care occupations.  In the general draw, the province invited 102 candidates. The minimum score for candidates invited to this draw was 97 points. BC issued 46 ITAs to candidates under the childcare-targeted draw for early childhood educators (NOC 42202).  In the Healthcare-targeted draw, British Columbia invited 39 candidates who scored 60 points. The province also issued 26 invitations to candidates working in the construction sector.  Furthermore, up to five invitations have been issued to candidates working in veterinary care occupations. In total, British Columbia issued up to 218 ITAs in this draw. This year, British Columbia has already inv

The British Columbia PNP invited up to 198 tech professionals and skilled candidates On January 16, 2024, the Government of British Columbia held new invitation draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and issued invitations to apply to qualified candidates in tech, healthcare, childcare, construction, and veterinary care occupations.  In the tech draw, the province invited 91 candidates. The minimum score for candidates invited to this draw was 103 points.  BC issued 53 ITAs to candidates under the childcare-targeted draw for early childhood educators (NOC 42202).  In the Healthcare-targeted draw, British Columbia invited 29 candidates who scored 60 points.  The province also issued 20 invitations to candidates working in the construction sector.  Furthermore, up to five invitations have been issued to candidates working in other priority occupations (NOCs 31103, 32104).  In total, British Columbia issued up to 198 ITAs in the second draw of 2024. This year,

  New Brunswick announced new amendments to the New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream Effective from January 1, 2024, the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program implemented a few changes to the New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream: Firstly, ITAs will continue to be issued to in-province candidates who hold a qualifying job offer, provided they have demonstrated a minimum of six months residency in New Brunswick.  Secondly, out-of-province and overseas candidates will only receive ITAs if their qualifying job offer falls under NOC TEER 5. Lastly, no new ITAs will be issued to any  One of the streams of the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP), a out-of-province or overseas candidates whose job offer falls under NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4. New Brunswick Immigration Draws 2023 New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) run by the province of New Brunswick, is for skilled worker applicants with employer support. The goal of this stream is to attract high

IRCC sets new wage rules for employers recruiting temporary foreign workers From January 1, 2024, employers recruiting through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) must adjust foreign workers' wages to match updated prevailing rates, as per Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Although some employers are exempt, this usually requires a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). The Job Bank updates provincial wage differences annually.  Canada is inviting foreign workers to boost its economy amid labor shortages, with potential losses of $38 billion due to shortages, as the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) reported. Foreign workers in Canada are legally entitled to the same rights as Canadians, with employers required to ensure a fair work environment and access to healthcare. Even if the prevailing wage falls, the updated wage can never fall below the wage identified in the positive LMIA at any time during a TFW's employment period. Emplo