temporary foreign worker program | É«ºüÈë¿Ú The Voice of Canadian Immigration Wed, 11 Sep 2024 13:55:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 /wp-content/uploads/2020/08/favicon-1.png temporary foreign worker program | É«ºüÈë¿Ú 32 32 Which regions in Canada could see a reduction of temporary foreign workers? /2024/09/which-regions-in-canada-could-see-a-reduction-of-temporary-foreign-workers-0946319.html Mon, 09 Sep 2024 12:00:51 +0000 /?p=46319 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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]]> Canada to stop processing Low-Wage LMIAs for the Temporary Foreign Worker Program in some cities /2024/08/canada-to-stop-processing-low-wage-lmias-for-the-temporary-foreign-worker-program-in-some-cities-0846015.html Mon, 26 Aug 2024 14:06:24 +0000 /?p=46015 As of September 26, Canada’s government will no longer process Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) for the Low-Wage stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) in some census metropolitan areas (CMAs). Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) will not process LMIAs in the Low-Wage stream in CMAs with an unemployment rate of 6% or […]

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]]> Quebec announces suspension of LMIA processing for some low-wage temporary foreign workers /2024/08/quebec-announces-suspension-of-lmia-processing-for-some-low-wage-temporary-foreign-workers-0845879.html Tue, 20 Aug 2024 15:07:38 +0000 /?p=45879 Starting September 3rd, the processing of Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) to applicants in Montréal will be suspended for job offers with hourly wages below $27.47 CAD (the Quebec median hourly wage). This measure is expected to be in place for the next six months and has been approved by the federal government of Canada. […]

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]]> Temporary Foreign Worker Program takes centre stage as Ministers consider further reforms /2024/08/tfwp-takes-center-stage-as-ministers-considers-further-reforms-0845865.html Tue, 20 Aug 2024 12:00:45 +0000 /?p=45865 Following an extended period of increased scrutiny on the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), both Canada’s Immigration Minister and the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development, and Official Languages have weighed in—speaking out against abuses of the system on the part of employers in Canada. On August 6th, Minister Boissonnault held a press conference on behalf of Employment […]

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]]> From work to study: How Americans can begin their Canadian journey /2024/07/from-work-to-study-how-americans-can-begin-their-canadian-journey-0745382.html Tue, 23 Jul 2024 12:00:11 +0000 /?p=45382 As yet another election cycle looms in the United States (U.S.), online data suggests that Americans and individuals residing in the U.S. are considering Canada as an immigration option. Canada attracts a small but notable number of immigrants from the United States every year, many of whom are animated by political developments in their home […]

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]]> New data suggests growing demand for temporary foreign workers in several Canadian industries /2024/07/new-data-suggests-growing-demand-for-temporary-foreign-workers-in-several-canadian-industries-0745326.html Sun, 21 Jul 2024 12:00:23 +0000 /?p=45326 Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) reports that the number of people approved to work as temporary foreign workers (TFWs) in Canada has doubled compared to five years ago. According to publicly available ESDC data, in 2023, employers were cleared to hire just less than 240,000 (239,646) TFWs. Five years prior, this number was less […]

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]]> Which jobs received the most LMIAs in 2023? /2024/06/which-jobs-received-the-most-lmias-in-2023-0644685.html Thu, 13 Jun 2024 12:00:59 +0000 /?p=44685 Gaining Canadian work experience is a crucial part of the immigration journey for many newcomers, helping increase their eligibility for immigration while also improving their skills to reflect the labour market. The ability to work in Canada is usually granted through a work permit, which allows holders to live and work in the country with […]

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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?  /2024/05/what-should-i-do-if-i-want-to-extend-my-expiring-work-permit-but-do-not-have-my-new-lmia-or-caq-yet-0542714.html Mon, 20 May 2024 13:00:09 +0000 /?p=42714 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 checks if your offer of employment is genuine /2024/05/how-ircc-checks-if-your-offer-of-employment-is-genuine-0544219.html Sun, 19 May 2024 13:00:29 +0000 /?p=44219 An offer of employment can be a substantial support to a Canadian immigration application. Offers of employment and gaining Canadian work experience are often prerequisites for eligibility to many economic immigration pathways. Additionally, having a Canadian offer of employment can help secure a work permit, which in turn can allow individuals to live and work […]

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]]> Canada announces changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program to better address labour market needs /2024/03/breaking-canada-announces-changes-to-the-temporary-foreign-worker-program-to-better-address-labour-market-needs-0343585.html Thu, 21 Mar 2024 19:15:20 +0000 /?p=43585 Immigration Minister Marc Miller and Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault have announced changes to Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). This is a developing story. Other announcements were made during this press conference. CICNews will provide update as more information becomes available. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm During the […]

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