Jun 12, 2025 | Newfoundland, Press Room
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Jobs, Immigration and Growth, is announcing funding to develop a comprehensive understanding of the current environment of the skilled trades in the construction industry in Newfoundland and Labrador. Funding for this project is...
May 30, 2025 | Newfoundland, Press Room
Temporary foreign workers fill important labour and skills gaps in all sectors of the Canadian economy. Workers are expected to fulfil their employment contracts and arrive in Canada with the intent to work with the employer who has recruited them and provided the...
May 29, 2025 | Press Room
Federal, provincial and territorial Forum of Labour Market Ministers (FLMM) met virtually on Monday to discuss progress on their joint commitment to breaking down barriers to labour mobility as one of the strategies to mitigate the negative effects of tariffs and...
Apr 24, 2025 | Newfoundland, Press Room
The governments of Newfoundland and Labrador and New Brunswick have signed a memorandum of understanding on free trade and labour mobility. Newfoundland and Labrador is New Brunswick’s fourth largest trading partner when considering two-way trade. In an effort to...
Apr 22, 2025 | Newfoundland, Press Room
As part of Budget 2025: Smarter. Stronger. Better., the Provincial Government has eliminated fees for apprentices and trade qualifiers effective April 1, 2025, making it more affordable for individuals to obtain journeyperson certification and incentivizing entry into...
Apr 8, 2025 | Newfoundland, Press Room
The Provincial Government has issued the first round of invitations for individuals that have submitted an expression of interest to immigrate to Newfoundland and Labrador. Selected individuals have a full-time offer of employment from a Newfoundland and Labrador...