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 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...
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...
Canada Plans to Reduce Temporary Resident Levels
Canada, renowned for its welcoming stance on immigration, is facing an unprecedented housing shortage and economic strains exacerbated by rapid population growth. The government’s recent policy of reducing temporary resident...
