Temporary foreign worker program as a way to tackle labour shortages in Canada
In December 2021, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) published a new report arguing that the temporary foreign worker program (TFWP) is the main
Ottawa accepts applications under the expanded Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot
On December 3, 2021, the Government of Canada began to accept applications for the second phase of the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP) that helps talented and
Ottawa extended the online study eligibility period for future PGWP applicants
The Government of Canada extended the online study eligibility period for international students. Now, foreign students are able to complete 100% of their studies online
Mexican Consulate asked Ontario Government to monitor compliance with agricultural worker rights
In early October, the Mexican Consulate participated in the provincial operational review meeting of the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program (SAWP), convened by the Foreign Agricultural
Canada closed the International Experience Canada Program for 2021
On November 12, 2021, the Government of Canada closed the International Experience Canada (IEC) Program for the 2021 season, not holding the final round of
Canada updated instructions for Post-Graduation Work Permit Program
On July 28, 2021, the Government of Canada updated instructions for students graduating outside of Canada for application for the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP).
Canada’s new immigration stream for essential workers has reached its limit of 30,000
Canada’s immigration stream for English-speaking essential workers who do not work in healthcare-related positions has reached its limit of 30,000. This immigration stream is one
Canada introduced a new open work permit for recent permanent residency applicants
On July 15, 2021, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Marco Mendicino announced that starting from July 26, 2021, applicants of the recently
Canada still accepts applications through five TR2PR pathways
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is still accepting applications through five temporary resident to permanent resident pathways. As of June 10, 5:30 PM EST
Some students were denied boarding on their way to Canada
The pandemic situation has been getting better in Canada recently. Post-secondary institutions announce their plans to convert some courses to ‘offline’ in the fall semester.
