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Canada eyes 1.3 million immigrants to overcome labour pains

By Fabian Dawson, New Canadian Media, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Canada aims to attract about 1.3 million new immigrants over the next three years to help fill critical labour shortages and fuel post-pandemic growth.

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Call for a BC Ministry of Immigration

By Mansoor Tanweer, New Canadian Media, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

A duo of British Columbia-based immigration advocacy groups is calling on Premier John Horgan’s government to create a dedicated ministry of immigration. More robust immigration frameworks are needed to deal with the federally mandated rise in immigration and a shrinking workforce, spokespeople from the organizations say.

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