Canadian Immigrant Fair Draws 500 Newcomers in Winnipeg as Hiring Tightens
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Updated · frequencynews.ca · Jul 10
Canadian Immigrant Fair Draws 500 Newcomers in Winnipeg as Hiring Tightens
3 articles · Updated · frequencynews.ca · Jul 10
Summary
About 500 newcomers attended the July 10 Canadian Immigrant Fair in Winnipeg, seeking job leads, settlement help and education resources despite a weaker hiring market.
More than a job fair, the event paired exhibitors with speaker sessions and resumé critiques, including Manitoba Start guidance on equitable hiring, accessibility and worker rights under Canadian and Manitoba law.
Laura Jackman said the annual Winnipeg fair has run for over a decade and is part of a national series, while attendees also received information on language testing and pathways for foreign-trained professionals.
Since 2024, Ottawa has capped international student applications and targeted a temporary resident population below 5% by 2027, changes organizers said have cut some service-provider funding and reduced hiring.