Immigration and Labour Shortages Top Concern for Businesses in Alberta
Tuesday, 20 December 2011
Immigration and labour shortages are the main federal budget issues raised during consultations by Public Works Minister Rona Ambrose with local business leaders.
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In a pre-budget meeting with a half-dozen business people in Alberta on December 19, 2011, the Public Works Minister indicated that she was keenly aware of the labour shortages there. The federal government has already increased the number of immigrants and Canadian temporary foreign worker visas to the province.
"Alberta is in a very unique situation … We're experiencing phenomenal growth, and with that growth comes huge demands on business", Ambrose said.
However, businesses in Alberta say that this still isn't enough and employers are having difficulty finding people to fill various Canadian jobs. The Minister has suggested the government might need to boost training for groups facing unemployment and underemployment, such as the aboriginal community, or to encourage Canadian citizens without sufficient work to move there.
"There's a balance between immigration and finding ways to support Canadians who still remain unemployed and underemployed in this country."
The provincial unemployment rate was five percent in November, the lowest in Canada. This means that there has rarely been a better time to migrate to Canada for work. To sustain its economic growth, Alberta requires an adequate supply of immigrant workers with the right knowledge and skills.
If you are interested in Immigration to Canada, contact Migration Expert for information and advice on which visa is best suited to you. You can also try our visa eligibility assessment to see if you are eligible to apply for a visa to Canada.
Tuesday, 20 December 2011
Immigration and labour shortages are the main federal budget issues raised during consultations by Public Works Minister Rona Ambrose with local business leaders.
You can live & work in Canada! go >>
In a pre-budget meeting with a half-dozen business people in Alberta on December 19, 2011, the Public Works Minister indicated that she was keenly aware of the labour shortages there. The federal government has already increased the number of immigrants and Canadian temporary foreign worker visas to the province.
"Alberta is in a very unique situation … We're experiencing phenomenal growth, and with that growth comes huge demands on business", Ambrose said.
However, businesses in Alberta say that this still isn't enough and employers are having difficulty finding people to fill various Canadian jobs. The Minister has suggested the government might need to boost training for groups facing unemployment and underemployment, such as the aboriginal community, or to encourage Canadian citizens without sufficient work to move there.
"There's a balance between immigration and finding ways to support Canadians who still remain unemployed and underemployed in this country."
The provincial unemployment rate was five percent in November, the lowest in Canada. This means that there has rarely been a better time to migrate to Canada for work. To sustain its economic growth, Alberta requires an adequate supply of immigrant workers with the right knowledge and skills.
If you are interested in Immigration to Canada, contact Migration Expert for information and advice on which visa is best suited to you. You can also try our visa eligibility assessment to see if you are eligible to apply for a visa to Canada.
