International news: Canada

Every year Canada experiences a nurse shortfall of over 3,000 professionals, a figure which is further compounded by one of the world’s highest
immigration quotients and an ageing population demographic.

Steve Twelftree: head of international operations, Pulse

Steve Twelftree: head of international operations, Pulse

The Canadian government has healthcare system improvements right at the top of the agenda, and with shortages of highly skilled personnel and ever-increasing patient waiting lists, the government has pledged to introduce substantial injections of funds in the sector.

Canada is also seeking to address immigration backlogs for ‘key skills’ workers, and early last year introduced key immigration reforms to attract candidates into labour shortage areas.

With a recent Pulse survey revealing that 82% of health and social care workers would choose Canada as a location to progress their careers, at this point in time both demand and opportunity for healthcare professionals in this part of the world is extremely high. The opening of the Pulse Toronto branch and a local presence in the Canadian market at such a critical juncture for healthcare reform is paramount to provide a truly informed and personal service to our associates seeking new cultural and professional experiences.

Five senior appointments at ECB STAR Group

Executive search firm ECB STAR Group has appointed five new senior partners to its leadership team.

People 26 June 2025

STEM recruiter acquires construction training firm 3B Training

Morson Group has acquired Wigan-based 3B Training to expand its construction skills offering.

Contracts 12 June 2025

£1.5bn defence spending will create highly-skilled jobs in the UK

The UK government is to create more than 1,000 new jobs as a result of a £1.5bn defence investment.

Legislation 2 June 2025

Government’s apprenticeship budget refocuses to ‘rebuild Britain’

The government has made radical changes to skills and training, including a refocus away from higher-level apprenticeship funding.

Legislation 27 May 2025
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