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Which regions in Canada could see a reduction of temporary foreign workers?

Asheesh Moosapeta — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 12:00:51 +0000

On the 26th of August, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) announced that they would temporarily suspend the processing of Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) under the Low-Wage stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP)—for employers that are located in Census Metropolitan Areas (CMAs) with an unemployment rate equal to, or higher than 6%. […]

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Miller: More measures coming to manage temporary resident levels

Asheesh Moosapeta — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 12:00:45 +0000

In a recent interview with news agency Reuters, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Marc Miller made several comments about a forthcoming “suite of measures” to further limit non-permanent resident (those on a study or work permit) levels Canada. According to Miller, forthcoming measures could “include changes to [Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWPs)] and enforcement.” “The […]

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How to get a Social Insurance Number in Canada

Vimal Sivakumar — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 12:00:31 +0000

All Canadian residents need a Social Insurance Number (SIN) to work in Canada and receive most government benefits and services. Specifically, this number must be provided to your employer so they can facilitate and manage access to important government programs such as Employment Insurance (EI) and the Canada Pension Plan (CPP). In Canada, any citizen […]

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IRCC’s update on its plan to attract global talent

Edana Robitaille — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 12:00:25 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has outlined recent progress on Skills Missions, one of the key objectives outlined in the Strategic Immigration Review released in October 2023. The report comes from an Access to Information Request (ATIP) obtained by ɫ��. According to the ATIP, the department is working on establishing the foundations for […]

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Report recommends that Canada phase out closed work permits

Edana Robitaille — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 12:00:48 +0000

The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology (SCSAST) has released a report recommending that Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) stop issuing closed work permits. The report examined the structure and use of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), which was introduced in 1973 to help Canadian employers fill urgent, unstaffed positions […]

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What should I do if I want to extend my expiring work permit but do not have my new LMIA or CAQ yet?

Vimal Sivakumar — Mon, 20 May 2024 13:00:09 +0000

Many foreign workers are unaware that it is possible for most people to apply for an extension of their expiring work permit even if they have yet to receive their new Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) and a new Certificat d’Acceptation du Quebec/Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ), when required. What are LMIAs and CAQs? Generally speaking, […]

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How IRCC works with other departments to process applications

Edana Robitaille — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 14:00:01 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is responsible for enforcing the rules and legislation outlined in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA). Canada’s Immigration Minister shares responsibility for IRPA with the Minister of Public Safety, who is also the head of the Canada Border Services Agency. This means the two departments frequently intersect and […]

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Canada launches second phase of Recognized Employer Pilot Program

Edana Robitaille — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 14:00:00 +0000

More employers in Canada are now eligible to apply for the Recognized Employer Pilot Program (REP). REP is designed to facilitate faster processing for Canadian employers who have shown to be compliant with the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). Under the REP, qualifying employers will benefit from Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) with longer validity […]

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Express Entry targeted occupations: How many healthcare workers does Canada need?

Julia Hornstein — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 13:30:27 +0000

Healthcare occupations are one of the five categories of occupations chosen by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to prioritize through Express Entry category-based draws in 2023. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment Express Entry category-based draws were announced earlier this year. The program’s goal is to select immigration candidates that have particular qualifications such […]

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Express Entry targeted occupations: How many STEM workers does Canada need?

Julia Hornstein — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 12:00:22 +0000

Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) jobs are one of the five categories of occupations that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is choosing to prioritize through Express Entry category-based draws in 2023. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment Express Entry category-based draws launched earlier this year. Express Entry selects immigrants with particular qualifications such […]

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