CFIB debunks five common myths about Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business has released a comprehensive analysis addressing widespread misconceptions about the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, representing over 100,000 small and
IRCC updated the Recognized Employer Pilot: Multiple work permit applications are now permitted under a single LMIA
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced procedural updates to the Recognized Employer Pilot program. Effective October 24, 2025, applicants may now use a
Saskatchewan lays first-ever charges under provincial immigration protection laws against three Moose Jaw employers
Three employers face historic charges under Saskatchewan’s Foreign Worker Recruitment and Immigration Services Act, marking the first prosecution of its kind in the province. Kartikkumar
IRCC reports 2.2 million immigration applications in inventory
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated the data on immigration inventories and backlogs. According to the last update, there were 2,199,400 applications for permanent
Conservative Shadow Minister calls for equal sentencing standards following a controversial drug trafficking case
Conservative Shadow Minister for Immigration Michelle Rempel Garner has issued a statement criticizing reduced sentencing for non-citizens facing deportation, following a case involving Roosevelt Rush,
Bill C-3 gets stricter language and residency requirements
A parliamentary committee has approved significant amendments to Bill C-3, introducing new requirements for citizenship by descent that mirror naturalization processes. Under these changes, Canadians
Canada strengthens the Temporary Foreign Worker Program with record penalties and application reductions
Employment and Social Development Canada reported significant changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, emphasizing its role as a last resort for employers. Recent measures
Canada updates the Intra-Company Transferee Program guidelines for the International Mobility Program
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released updates to the intra-company transferee (ICT) guidelines under paragraph 205(a) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations. The revisions,
Visa overstay crisis: Canada’s population growth significantly underestimated by official statistics
Experts warn that national population growth could be three times higher than official projections due to undocumented residents who overstay their visas. Despite having advanced
US visa fee hike creates a golden opportunity for Canada to attract tech talent
The recent implementation of a US$100,000 annual fee for H-1B worker visas by the US administration presents a significant opportunity for Canada to attract highly
