Canada’s spousal sponsorship immigration sees monthly rise
In May, Canada experienced a 10.7% increase in the number of new permanent residents through its Spousal Sponsorship program compared to April, according to Immigration,
Alarming job scam targets temporary foreign workers in Alberta
Immigration experts in Alberta are raising concerns over a growing scam targeting temporary foreign workers. Scammers are posing as employers and charging unauthorized fees for
Canadian provinces compete for economic immigrants
In the face of widespread labour shortages, Canadian provinces are competing with other countries and among themselves to attract and retain skilled immigrants. Catherine Xhardez,
Canada sees growing demand for temporary foreign workers
New data from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) reveals a significant increase in the demand for temporary foreign workers (TFWs) across various Canadian industries.
Canada invited Francophone candidates via Express Entry
On July 18, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a new Express Entry draw for French language proficiency candidates. In round #305, IRCC
Canada trade union urges immigration reforms to solve construction labour shortage
British Columbia’s Building Trades (BCBT) called on the Canadian government to amend federal immigration policies to address a critical labour shortage in the construction sector.
Canadá aplica la normativa sobre el Programa de Trabajadores Extranjeros Temporales
El Gobierno Federal de Canadá ha intensificado sus esfuerzos para sancionar a los empleadores que infringen las normas del Programa de Trabajadores Extranjeros Temporales (TFWP), emitiendo $2,1 millones en Sanciones Monetarias Administrativas.
ESDC announced new LMIA processing times
On July 4, 2024, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated the processing times for the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications under various streams.
El Programa de Trabajadores Extranjeros Temporales de Canadá gana popularidad
El Programa de Trabajadores Extranjeros Temporales de Canadá (TFWP) casi ha duplicado su popularidad en los últimos cinco años, con un aumento significativo de la demanda de trabajadores temporales por parte de las empresas.
Canada prohibited flagpoling for Post-Graduation Work Permit applicants
On June 21, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced a change to the post-graduation work permit (PGWP) application process. Foreign nationals will no longer
