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
Canadian agriculture may suffer from proposed temporary immigration reductions
The 2024 federal budget’s proposed 5% reduction temporary immigration might significantly affect Canada’s agriculture sector and related businesses, removing about 600,000 temporary residents over three
Canadá ofrece sesiones de divulgación para el TFWP
Canadá ofrece sesiones de divulgación sobre el cumplimiento de las normas por parte de los empleadores en el marco del Programa de Trabajadores Extranjeros Temporales (TFW), con el fin de ayudar a los empleadores, las asociaciones y las partes interesadas a comprender mejor sus funciones y responsabilidades.
Canada’s farming sector fears labour shortages due to cuts in temporary foreign workers
Canada’s farming sector is concerned about the federal government’s plans to reduce the number of temporary foreign workers (TFWs), which could significantly impact the industry
Canada penalizes employers violating the TFWP rules
Canada penalizes employers violating the TFWP rules Last year, Canada imposed fines totalling $2.7m on 194 employers for non-compliance with the Temporary Foreign Worker Program
