BC looks to Ireland to fill skilled labour shortage – April 4, 2014

Moving2Canada founder, Ruairi Spillane, was featured on a Global News: News Hour BC report in April 2014 covering the imminent arrival of thousands of Irish immigrants.

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BC firms seeking Irish workers – October 15, 2013

Ruairi was also interviewed for this CBC News Vancouver report on the skilled labour shortage in British Columbia. Construction companies are heading to Ireland to hire more than 600 more skilled employees to fill this labour gap, and CBC sought Moving2Canada’s knowledge and experience on these issues.

Expo highlights appeal of Canada as destination – March 2, 2013

Moving2Canada features on RTÉ News: Six One in Ireland during the Working Abroad Expo in Dublin. Scroll to 14:43.

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Moving2Canada Product Manager, Hugo O’Doherty, chats with Kate Malcolm on the New to Canada podcast. This episode is packed with job hunting tips for newcomers, including how to build a resume that wins interviews and how to add to your starting salary in Canada.

Moving2Canada Founder, Ruairi Spillane, speaks with Jas Johal to discuss the quick process for renewing a passport in Ireland compared to Canada’s long wait times.

Irish people moving to Canada on a Working Holiday – Dec 11, 2018

Moving2Canada Editor Hugo O’Doherty joined Galway Bay FM morning host Keith Finnegan to discuss opportunities for young Irish people in Canada. You can listen to the audio directly below.

Spike in Irish immigration – July 18, 2018

Irish newcomers are flocking to Vancouver and across BC, but why? Moving2Canada founder Ruairi Spillane was a guest on On The Coast with Gloria Macarenko to answer this very question.

International Experience Canada 2018 program launch – November 4, 2017

Moving2Canada editor, Alan Regan, is featured on news bulletins throughout the day on Ireland’s Newstalk 106-108FM, and its client stations across the country. Here’s a sample of some of the coverage.

Is customer service better in Canada than in other countries? – July 10, 2017

Moving2Canada editor, Alan Regan, joins George Hook on Ireland’s Newstalk 106-108fm to discuss. Listen to the full item below.

Mooney on RTÉ Radio 1 celebrates Canada Day – July 1, 2013

Moving2Canada features on Mooney on RTÉ Radio 1 in Ireland to celebrate Canada Day 2013. Scroll to 12:35.

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How to address Canada’s talent shortage? Start by encouraging blue-collar migrants

Moving2Canada Founder, Ruairi Spillane, was quoted throughout in this Globe and Mail piece on addressing Canada’s labour shortages through strategic immigration.

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So you’re thinking of emigrating? You haven’t a lot of options

Moving2Canada Editor, Hugo O’Doherty, was quoted at length in this Irish Times piece on potential destinations for people to work abroad during and after the coronavirus pandemic.

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What to Know About Moving to Canada

With interest in Canada rising among United States residents, Moving2Canada Editor, Hugo O’Doherty, spoke with real estate expert Devon Thorsby about what it takes to make the move north.

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10,700 Canadian working visas available to Irish people for 2020

Moving2Canada Editor, Hugo O’Doherty, was quoted in this Irish Central piece outlining changes for the 2020 International Experience Canada (IEC) season.

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Visiting Irish students struggle to find housing in Vancouver market

The Vancouver Sun covered an orientation event hosted by Moving2Canada founder Ruairi Spillane, at which the subject of housing was a hot topic.

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With the Brexit bomb ticking, these Scots have looked to Canada

Moving2Canada editor, Hugo O’Doherty, was quoted in this piece that looked at why more Scots are leaving for Canada.

“Scotland has a strong link to Canada and it remains popular with Scots . . . We have a dedicated section on our website because of Brexit. Every time Theresa May goes to Brussels and comes back empty handed it gets more views.”

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Trump’s immigration policy has foreign tech talent looking north of the border

Moving2Canada editor, Hugo O’Doherty, lended his expert insight to this Washington Post feature, in which he was quoted.

Noncitizens in the United States “don’t know if they will be able to stay, if their spouse will be able to work, if their kids will have a pathway to citizenship,” he said. In his experience, Canada appeals to people who want stability.

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Where should you move to, Norway or Canada?

The Sunday Times interviewed a British worker in Canada who recommended Moving2Canada as a key resource for making the move to Canada.

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10,700 Canadian working visas available to Irish people for 2019

Moving2Canada Editor, Hugo O’Doherty, was quoted in this Irish Central piece outlining changes for the 2019 International Experience Canada (IEC) season.

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Change of scene in 2019? Canada has 10,500 working holiday visas for Irish

Moving2Canada Editor, Hugo O’Doherty, was quoted in this Irish Times piece outlining changes for the 2019 International Experience Canada (IEC) season.

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H-1B: As immigration furor roils Silicon Valley, Canada smooths way for techies

Moving2Canada Editor, Hugo O’Doherty, offered expert insight into why tech workers are leaving Silicon Valley for cities in Canada. “There’s been like an all-out effort for capitalizing on the opportunity,” said O’Doherty. “You’re going to see even more people moving from the Bay Area to Canada in coming months and years.”

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Irish in Vancouver divided amid claims of violence and rowdiness – August 16, 2018

“We [Irish people] work hard and play hard. That’s a fact,” says Moving2Canada founder Ruairi Spillane, who was quoted extensively in this article by The Irish Times.

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Planning a move to Canada? Here’s everything you need to know – June 26, 2018

Moving2Canada founder, Ruairi Spillane, was heavily quoted in this comprehensive guide for Irish citizens planning a move to Canada. Ruairi’s offers his advice on employment and settlement, based on his 10 years in Canada, as well as the testimony of countless newcomers he has met across Canada over the years.

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Canada opens doors to Irish while other countries close theirs

Moving2Canada editor, Hugo O’Doherty, compares the difference in immigration policies in four popular destination countries, and explains how and why Canada is taking a different approach.

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Government plan to boost immigration – December 11, 2017

Moving2Canada founder, Ruairi Spillane, tells Canadian HR Reporter that increased immigration targets for 2018 to 2020 means employers should embrace international talent.

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Change of scene in 2018? Canada has 10,700 work visas for Irish – November 6, 2017

Moving2Canada founder, Ruairi Spillane, has advice for work permit applicants in The Irish Times as the 2018 International Experience Canada program gets underway.

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Canada’s work permit application program opens for 2018 as thousands of Irish set to apply – November 4, 2017

Our advice on the 2018 International Experience Canada program is shared by the Irish Daily Mirror to its readers.

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Great news for Irish people who are looking to work in Canada – November 4, 2017

Moving2Canada was featured in articles by the most popular digital lifestyle brands in Ireland.

Our founder, Ruairi Spillane, has advice for work permit applicants on JOE.ie as the 2018 International Experience Canada program gets underway. Meanwhile, sister website Her.ie explains Moving2Canada’s outline of what to expect from the 2018 program.

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Am I eligible for Canadian citizenship under the new rules? – July 2, 2017

Moving2Canada editor, Alan Regan, writes in The Irish Times to solve a reader’s question about upcoming changes to Canadian citizenship rules.

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Canada 150: The Irish who are proud Canadians – June 30, 2017

Moving2Canada founder, Ruairi Spillane, tells The Irish Times why becoming a Canadian citizen is “an immensely proud moment”.

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American expats brace for election result after polarizing campaign – November 7, 2016

Moving2Canada editor, Alan Regan, tells the Toronto Star that more Americans than ever are seeking Moving2Canada’s help, as the country prepares to choose between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.

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How can Irish workers improve their job prospects in Canada? – May 30, 2016

Moving2Canada founder, Ruairi Spillane, writes in The Irish Times about ways workers moving to Canada can improve their career prospects. The article coincided with the launch of our new recruitment agency, Outpost Recruitment.

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A moving idea for migrants to Canada – April 25, 2014

Moving2Canada founder, Ruairi Spillane, gives an in-depth interview to The Irish Times Business Section. Ruairi focuses on why he is passionate about his work, how he grew the idea and employed a co-worker, and what the future may hold for him and the company.

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How to engineer a new career in Canada – February 12, 2014

Ruairi Spillane writes for the Engineers Journal service by Engineers Ireland, offering advice to engineers who are considering making the move to Canada.

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Emigration made easier – March 27, 2013

Ruairi Spillane talks to regional newspaper, The Kerryman, about the Moving2Canada project and the provision of recruitment services to Canadian employers.

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‘Irish engineers are becoming a massive brand in Canada’, says Moving2Canada founder – March 1, 2013

Ireland’s leading tech and business website, Silicon Republic, interviews Ruairi Spillane as Moving2Canada prepares to launch its recruitment agency at the Working Abroad Expo in Dublin, Ireland. Ruairi reflects on the growing number of Irish engineers seeking jobs in Canada.

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Moving2Canada to offer recruitment service – February 25, 2013

Ireland’s newspaper of record, The Irish Times, reports on the launch of Moving2Canada’s recruitment agency.

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Emigration ‘at famine levels’ as 200 leave country each day – September 30, 2012

The Irish Independent, Ireland’s top-selling daily newspaper, quotes Moving2Canada founder, Ruairi Spillane, for an article on the record levels of immigration to Canada from Ireland.

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Building an Irish Community in Canada – September 19, 2012

Ruairi Spillane writes in The Irish Times as he prepares to expand the Moving2Vancouver website across Canada.

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