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Of Canada’s 34 million people, over 6 million are immigrants. The largest numbers of immigrants arriving in Canada currently come from China, India and the Philippines. 18 percent of Canada’s population are immigrants. 3 million immigrants live in Ontario, 1 million in British Columbia and 700,000 in Quebec.

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Place for All

"This project is made possible through funding from the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia."

Working in BC

Labour market programs, services and initiatives in BC are designed to help newly-arrived immigrants connect to employment that utilizes their international education, skills and experience within BC’s labour market and economy.

To learn more click on Employment initiatives.

Training, Career and Worker Information
This is a guide to career opportunities, training and workplace rights.

Employment Standards
Information on standards for employment, including payment of wages, overtime, statutory holidays and vacations.

Fact Sheets
Immigrant PLEI Consortium have developed fact sheets on Employment Standards in English, Arabic, Chinese, Dari, French, Persian, Punjabi and Somali. Learn how to protect yourself as a worker and as an employer.

Networking
Information about common networking mistakes, networking letters and online social networking. From Monster.ca.

Networking: Introduction
Information about how to make and keep a contact, how to network on the phone and online, and networking in formal settings. From Workopolis.com.

Planning to Work in Canada?
An Essential Workbook for Newcomers - This workbook is for people who are considering moving to Canada or who have recently arrived. It will help you gather information about living and working in Canada.