British Columbia's Provincial Nominee Program has been allocated 5,254 spots for 2026, falling short of the province's requested 9,000 nominations needed to address critical labour shortages.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada confirmed the allocation, which represents a decrease from BC's 2025 total of 6,214 spots.
Provincial officials are now working to determine strategic priorities for utilizing this limited allocation and plan to announce their 2026 approach in the coming weeks.
The province will continue negotiations with federal immigration authorities regarding the allocation, as BC seeks to balance economic growth with workforce requirements through its nominee program.
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December 19, 2025
The latest business reporting from The Globe and Mail highlights a significant demographic phenomenon currently unfolding across the country, characterized as a 'population whiplash.' This term points toward a period of sudden and intense shifts in Canada's population trends, creating a complex environment for economic forecasting and national development.
In this detailed brief, the focus remains on how these rapid population changes are influencing the Canadian business landscape. The concept of 'whiplash' suggests that the country is moving through a series of dramatic demographic movements that require careful observation and strategic adaptation. These fluctuations are central to understanding the current state of the nation's growth and the various factors driving these transitions.
As the reporting indicates, the implications of such a population whiplash are far-reaching, particularly for sectors that rely on stable demographic projections for long-term planning. By examining these trends within a business framework, the analysis provides an essential overview of the shifts currently defining Canada's demographic and economic outlook.
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December 18, 2025
Canada's job market saw vacancies fall by 14,000 positions in the third quarter of 2025, marking a 2.8% decrease to 492,500 openings.
This decline follows similar drops earlier in the year and extends a downward trend that began after vacancies peaked at nearly 986,000 in mid-2022.
Full-time and permanent positions bore the brunt of the reduction, while part-time and temporary roles remained relatively stable.
Year-over-year figures show even steeper declines, with full-time vacancies down 12.3%.
However, there's a silver lining: long-term vacancies requiring 90+ days to fill dropped to 27.1%, suggesting employers are having an easier time filling available positions than in previous quarters.
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December 17, 2025
A new survey reveals that 67% of Canadians believe the cost of living has reached its worst point in their memory, significantly higher than the 46% of Americans reporting similar concerns.
The study found that grocery prices are the top financial pressure, at 81%, followed by housing costs at 50%.
While affordability dominates the political agenda across all regions and age groups, 24% of Canadians identify immigration and refugees as a priority issue requiring government attention.
The findings suggest that despite various government interventions, household financial strain continues to intensify heading into 2026.
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December 17, 2025
