Minister Boissonnault reducing the number of temporary foreign workers in Canada
The Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program is designed as an extraordinary measure to be used only when qualified Canadians and permanent residents are not able
Canada ends temporary public policy allowing visitors to apply for work permits from within the country
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has ended a temporary public policy that allowed visitors to apply for a work permit from within Canada, effective immediately. IRCC
Canadian provinces unite to tackle skilled trades shortage
Canadian provinces are collaborating to address the nation’s severe shortage of skilled trades workers. The initiative focuses on harmonizing training and certification standards while facilitating
Canada experiences a drop in spousal sponsorship immigration numbers
Recent data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reveals a downturn in Canada’s spousal sponsorship program. June saw a 7.1% decrease in new permanent
ESDC announced new LMIA processing times
On August 16, 2024, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated the processing times for the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications under various streams.
IRCC extends CUAET measures for Ukrainian nationals
On August 13, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced an extension of certain CUAET measures. According to the update, Ukrainian nationals, along with
Canada launched a new program to boost Francophone immigration
Canada launched a new program to boost Francophone immigration Canada is intensifying efforts to welcome French-speaking international students and immigrants to enrich Francophone minority communities’
Canada plans a new Immigration pathway for TEER 4 and TEER 5 workers
The Federal Government has revealed plans to introduce a new immigration pathway for workers in Canada in TEER 4 and 5 occupations. While details remain
BC invited new candidates through the BCPNP streams
On August 7, 2024, the Government of British Columbia held new invitation draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and issued invitations to
Canada may lose over 100,000 agricultural jobs
As Canada advances in agricultural automation, a new report from the Conference Board of Canada reveals that nearly 104,000 farm jobs could be automated within
