Canada to End Low-Wage LMIA Processing for Temporary Foreign Workers
On August 26, 2024, the Government of Canada announced significant changes coming to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), in particular, the government’s intention to cease processing Labour Market Impact...
Quebec Temporarily Suspends Low-Wage LMIA Processing For Temporary Foreign Workers
Effective September 3rd, 2024, Quebec will implement a temporary suspension of Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications for low-wage positions in Montréal. This suspension applies to job offers with hourly...
Express Entry Invitations: July 2024 Recap
July 2024 has been a remarkable month for Canada’s Express Entry system, featuring an unprecedented number of draws and invitations. The month’s activity stands out due to the strategic focus...
Alberta Launches New Immigration Pathway for Law Enforcement Officers
Innovative Approach to Address Police Recruitment Challenges The Government of Alberta has introduced a groundbreaking initiative aimed at helping the province’s police services tackle crime and meet their recruitment objectives....
Canada Launches New Caregiver Pilots Granting Immediate PR on Arrival
On June 3rd, 2024, the Canadian government announced the launch of new caregiver pilot programs offering permanent residency (PR) upon arrival. This significant development replaces the existing Home Child Care...
Saskatchewan Polytechnic Partners with PEI to Amid Nursing Shortage
A significant partnership has been formed between Saskatchewan Polytechnic and the Prince Edward Island (PEI) Government to address the critical shortage of qualified nurses in the province. This initiative focuses...
Canada Extending Work Permits for 6,700 Temporary Residents in Manitoba
Canada’s Immigration Minister, Marc Miller, has approved Manitoba’s request to extend temporary resident status for select nominees within the province’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). On May 8th, Minister Marc Miller...
How to Hire Temporary Foreign Workers in Canada | Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)
Introduction Based on the latest Immigration Levels Plan, Canada is set to welcome over 1.4 million immigrants in 2024-2026 to bolster their post-pandemic growth and increase the contribution of immigrants...
Canada to Allow International Students to Work 24 Hours Per Week
Introduction As September approaches, significant changes are on the horizon for international students studying in Canada. Immigration Minister Marc Miller has announced that, starting in Fall 2024, international students will...
Canada Introduces Innovation Stream Pilot for LMIA-Exempt Work Permits
Introduction On April 15, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced a significant initiative designed to bolster Canada’s economic competitiveness: the Innovation Stream Pilot. This program, integrated with the...
