An initial 200 jobs will be created when Microsoft opens its new software development centre in Vancouver, BC; a number which could grow substantially in time and see an increase in the demand for skilled migrants in the IT and electronic sectors.
The announcement of the new development has sparked debate as to why Microsoft should chose to open the new centre north of the US border. One of the main apparent reasons is the fact that skilled migration to the US is constrained by restrictions placed on the number of H-1B visas granted every year.
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In today’s skypecast Eric discusses living and working in Canada’s second tier cities such as : Victoria (British Columbia), Edmonton (Alberta), Winnipeg (Manitoba), Saskatoon(Saskatchewan), London, Windsor, Hamilton and Ottawa(Ontario).
There are a lot of opportunities in these cities and they offer a lower cost of living than the big cities and a high quality of life. Anyone considering emigration should look at the options available outside the big cities.
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In today’s skypecast Eric contrasts the opportunities currently available in the East and West of Canada.
Service industries and manufacturing are strong in the East, particularly the IT industry in Southern Ontario whereas in the Western provinces of British Columbia and Alberta growth is being driven by resource based industries – mining, oil and gas. Eric discusses how this affects your prospects of obtaining a work permit for Canada.
Canada Immigration Visas skypecast - East vs West [10:53m]:
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In this episode certified Canadian immigration consultant Eric Katz discusses why Canadian visa applications currently take so long and what can be done to expedite the process.
Eric covers work permits, getting a job offer, the provincial nominee programs in the western provinces of Manitoba, Alberta and British Columbia, occupations under pressure and emigrating to Canada as an invester or entrepreneur.
Canada Immigration Visas - expediting your application [7:50m]:
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In today’s skypecast Eric talks about categories of Canadian work permits, the implications of NAFTA for the movement of professionals within North America, the need for a labour market opinion and the regional lists of occupations under pressure.
Employers looking to apply a prospective employee on a temporary work permit need to obtain a labour market opinion meeting the following requirements:
- that the job is genuine
- that the position is unable to be filled by Canadians and proof of recruitment attempts must be shown
- wages and working conditions are comparable to those offered to Canadians working in the same occupation
- Labour market benefits eg. that the hiring of the foreign worker will transfer skills and knowledge to Canadians, or the employment of the foreign worker will create job opportunities or help retain jobs for Canadians
- the employment of a foreign national will not vaffect a labour dispute or the employment of a Canadian involved in a dispute
The provinces of Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario have agreements with the national government to ease the entry of certain temporary foreign workers in occupations under pressure.For anyone looking for a job in Canada we recommend having a look through Canada’s biggest job site Workopolis and also Monster.ca.
Canada Immigration Visas can help both foreign nationals applying for a Temporary Work Permit and employers looking to employ foreign nationals.
Eric Katz hosted skypecast discussing emigrating to Canada and specifically work permits, occupations in demand, labour market opinions and processing times. Eric outlines the the skilled labour shortage in Alberta and British Columbia and the steps that have been taken by Service Canada to try and alleviate the shortage.
Eric also answers some questions about studying in Canada with a view to permanent residency.
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Canada Immigration Visas skypecast discussing work permits, labour market opinions, occupations in demand and studying in Canada [37:03m]:
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globeandmail.com: Canada poised to grab medical talent
England’s problem — a projected surplus of 3,200 specialists by 2010 — could spell a medical boon for Canada, with provinces eager to snap up the doctors.
British Medical Association chairman James Johnson told reporters in London yesterday that specialists may move to Canada, the United States or Australia if they cannot find jobs in their home country.
This is exactly the type of labour shortage Canada should move quickly to address. Currently, foreign doctors must qualify nationally and provincially even if they have qualified to come to Canada under the current immigration policy.
When you consider the fact that there are over 3000 doctors in Canada that have been trained in the United Kingdom, it should be apparent that the path to Canada should be smoothed over for their welcome since they are a proven entity here.
Toronto based Certified Canadian Immigration Consultant Eric Katz hosted skypecast discussing skilled worker emigration to Canada and labour market opinion for skilled work visas.
Eric discusses the oil and gas boom in Western Canada and the implications of the new Canada Immigration Minister Diane Findlay formerly of the Dept of Human Resources now known as Service Canada.
Skilled Workers Canada Immigration Visas skypecast 11-Jan-07 [13:56m]:
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The first Canada Immigration Visas skypecast is now available to download. You can subscribe to our Canada Immigration podcast to receive Eric’s weekly skypecasts.
In this skypecast Eric talks to someone from the US looking to migrate north to Canada and also discusses the current state of the Canadian provinces.
Workopolis is recommended by Eric as the best place to find Canadian jobs online.
Canada Immigration Visas skypecast 4-Jan-07 [10:48m]:
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