Monday, January 28, 2013

Prince Edward Island Urgently Needs Immigrants


Business leaders from Canada’s eastern province of Prince Edward Island (PEI) are calling for increased Canadian immigration to the province to help it meet a forecast Canadian job shortage.  According to Canadian government estimates, over the next 40 years it is predicted that there will be a 25% reduction in the size of the workforce on Prince Edward Island and this may have significant consequences for the province’s economy and standard of living. With large numbers of “baby-boomers” retiring in PEI and across Canada, jobs are going unfilled since there are not always enough qualified local workers available. Many business leaders from Prince Edward Island believe that a key solution to this challenge is to attract qualified immigrant workers who have been issued a Permanent Resident Visa to Canada to move to PEI to fill these Canadian job openings. 

Prince Edward Island (PEI) is Canada’s smallest province and is located in the eastern region of the country.  In 2011, PEI only had a population of 140,204 people and its largest city, the provincial capital Charlottetown, has a population (2011) of just 32,545!  Prince Edward Island may be Canada’s smallest province, yet, it has much to offer those who have been issued a work visa to Canada.  This includes picturesque small towns that boast a high standard of living; many scenic golf courses where golfers can enjoy amazing views from fairways dotted with pine trees and putting greens that overlook crashing surf; rolling green grassy hills; beautiful beaches; historic lighthouses; and an average annual income of $62,110! And, of course, an immigrant who is granted a work visa to Canada can legally live in the country long-term, study and apply for Canadian jobs! 

This is great news for people around the globe, and especially for skilled foreign workers in countries that are still struggling economically, who would love to have a good-paying Canadian job and experience life in this scenic, stable democracy. 

written by: Canadian Visa Expert

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