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Work and Study Permit holders see huge gains in employment, as strong hiring continues in Canada

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The strong surge in hiring yielded big increases in employment for many groups (primarily workers aged 25-54), with Non-permanent Residents (NPRs)—those holding either a Study or Work Permit)—seeing significant increases in labour force engagement. The national unemployment rate held at a historically low 5%; little changed from December 2022. Immigrants in Canada held an average unemployment rate of 5.96% at the end of 2022, reflecting the wealth of job opportunities in Canada.
Source:https://www.cicnews.com/2023/02/work-and-study-permit-holders-see-huge-gains-in-employment-as-strong-hiring-continues-in-canada-0233060.html#gs.pj2u75
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Reviewed by: Pyramid eServices News DeskLast updated: 15 February 2023

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  • https://www.cicnews.com/2023/02/work-and-study-permit-holders-see-huge-gains-in-employment-as-strong-hiring-continues-in-canada-0233060.html#gs.pj2u75
  • https://www.canada.ca/en/services/immigration-citizenship.html
  • https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration
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