ESDC updated processing times for LMIA streams
On July 3, 2025, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated the processing times for the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications under various streams. Based on statistics from
IRCC unveils new foreign worker stream for agriculture and fish processing sectors to address labour shortages
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced plans to develop a specialized foreign labour stream targeting critical workforce gaps in Canada’s agriculture and fish
Canada immigration rejection rates increase by 61%
Canada’s immigration system is experiencing an unprecedented rise in application refusals across multiple streams, with official data revealing a 61% increase in rejections for applicants
BC PNP releases the 2024 Statistical Report: Federal cuts impact immigration program despite regional success
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) has published the 2024 Statistical Report and Year in Review, revealing significant challenges amid federal immigration reductions.
Canada streamlines the pathway for international teachers with a new initiative
In collaboration with World Education Services (WES), Pathways to Teach Canada has launched a comprehensive initiative to facilitate the integration of foreign-trained teachers into Canadian
IRCC implements revised work permit processing procedures for the IEC program following border policy modifications
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced a significant modification to the work permit application process for International Experience Canada (IEC) participants currently in
ESDC published updated processing times for LMIA applications
On June 10, 2025, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated the processing times for the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications under various streams.
Quebec mandates French proficiency for temporary workers starting in 2028
The provincial Government of Quebec has finally unveiled regulations requiring temporary foreign workers to demonstrate Level 4 French language proficiency, effective in 2028. The long-awaited
Immigration settlement patterns crucial for Canada’s regional development, new report finds
A new report from the C.D. Howe Institute reveals that Canada’s immigration success hinges not only on the number of immigrants but also on their
BC’s minimum wage rises to $17.85 per hour
British Columbia is set to implement a new minimum wage increase on June 1, 2025, raising the hourly rate from $17.40 to $17.85 per hour.
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