Provinces are expanding programs and creating pathways for out-of-status migrants to ease crippling labour shortages.
Despite the challenges newcomer entrepreneurs may face, 14.4 per cent of refugees in Canada are self-employed or business owners.
Experts believe that newcomers and refugees are handling the historically high inflation in a precarious way, compared to settled immigrants.
Industry critics want structural changes for the province's Practice Ready Assessment program to have any effect.
The federal government announced new funding for agencies that identify skilled refugees and link them with employers.
End-of-year assessment provides a snapshot of hurdles newcomers face accessing employment, housing and mental health resources in Manitoba.
Organizations help refugees and immigrants find work
New data shows immigrants with non-Canadian education continue to face barriers navigating employment relevant to their degree.
Consumer watchdog says Canada needs a new national strategy to make the financial system easier to navigate.
Conference sheds light on market bias - calls for much-needed shift in Canada’s immigrant hiring strategies