Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan: New Targets Announced for 2025-2027
On October 25, 2024, Canada unveiled its Immigration Levels Plan for 2025-2027, signalling a significant evolution in its immigration strategy. This newly articulated framework includes crucial adjustments to both permanent...
Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program Overhauled: New Wage Standards and Stricter Regulations Announced
Changes to Wage Requirements for High Wage LMIA Stream On October 21, 2024, Randy Boissonnault, Canada’s Minister of Employment, Workforce Development, and Official Languages, announced additional updates to the Temporary...
Canada Launches New Study Permit Pilot to Fast-Track Judicial Reviews
International students with Canadian study permit rejections may soon benefit from a groundbreaking pilot project launched by the Federal Court on October 1, 2024. This initiative aims to expedite judicial...
Canada Announces New Measures to Reduce Temporary Residents: Major Changes to PGWP, Study & Work Permits
On September 18, 2024, the Government of Canada announced significant changes to the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program, study permit eligibility, and work permit rules. These changes aim to manage...
Saskatchewan Introduces Two New Immigration Pathways for Healthcare and Agriculture Workers
On August 30, 2024, Saskatchewan launched two new immigration pathways under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) to address critical labour shortages in the healthcare and agriculture sectors. These initiatives...
IRCC Introduces Open Work Permit Policy for PNP Candidates
Canada’s immigration landscape is evolving with the introduction of a new work permit public policy, introduced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), to allow certain Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)...
Canada to Launch New Immigration Pathway for TEER 4 and 5 Workers
Canada is continuously adapting its immigration policies to address the evolving needs of its workforce. The latest development is the proposed introduction of a new immigration pathway designed specifically for...
Canada Ends Policy Allowing Visitors to Apply for Work Permits from Inside Canada
In a significant policy shift, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has abruptly ended the temporary public policy that allowed certain visitors in Canada to apply for work permits from...
Alberta Introduces “Alberta is Calling: Moving Bonus” to Attract Skilled Tradespersons
Alberta is launching the “Alberta is Calling: Moving Bonus,” a one-time, tax-free $5,000 incentive for up to 2,000 skilled tradespeople who relocate to the province, work in an eligible occupation,...
New Brunswick Closed Express Entry Stream After Reaching 2024 Allocation Limit
The New Brunswick Express Entry stream, a key pathway for skilled workers to immigrate to New Brunswick, is paused the issuance of new Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for the remainder...
