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Immigrants rate BC plan to protect gig workers

The province’s introduction of minimum wage and job protections for gig workers, many of them immigrants, is raising questions about equity

Food industry in the spotlight at COP28

COP28, the global climate change summit organized by the United Nations, will dedicate Dec. 10 to discussing food and water, a decision driven by a compelling rationale

Uncharted territory: Canada doubles cost-of-living financial requirements to obtain student visas

New applicants will need to show they have C$20,635 to cover the first year of living expenses in Canada

Good news for BC construction employers (and workers)!

Prioritizing the construction sector supports a broader initiative to make housing more affordable

South Asians becoming citizens in record numbers

In all, 59,503 Indian-born nationals took up Canadian citizenship last year — a 171 percent increase over 2021

Financial fraud a serious threat to new Canadians

More than half of new Canadian families say they have been victims of fraud, according to a survey by Interac

Young adults giving up on homeownership dreams

Inflation and the highest interest rates we’ve seen in years are leading to a fundamental shift, especially among younger generations

Aspiring international students take note: Canadian permanent residence is not guaranteed after graduation

Canada’s Minister of Immigration stated recently it is not “a foregone conclusion” that graduation as an international student will automatically translate into Canadian citizenship

Amazon’s BC Sites Shine a Light on Inclusivity and Embraces Cultural Diversity for Diwali

In Vancouver, British Columbia, Amazon's four local fulfillment centers have become beacons of cultural inclusivity, including for employees of South East Asian descent