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Canada to soon launch Recognized Employer Pilot for temporary foreign workers

Kareem El-Assal — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 00:04:06 +0000

In order to help address labour shortages, the Canadian government has announced it will launch the Recognized Employer Pilot in September. The Recognized Employer Pilot will operate under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) and will aim to reduce the administrative burden for repeat employers who have a history of demonstrating compliance with the TFWP’s […]

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IRCC extends policy that allows visitors to obtain work permits if they have valid job offers

Edana Robitaille — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 18:19:48 +0000

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that any foreign national who receives a job offer while in Canada will be able to apply for, and receive, a work permit. This is an extension of the COVID-19-era temporary public policy that was set to expire today. To be eligible to apply, an applicant looking […]

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Alberta lifts restrictions on temporary foreign workers

Daniel Levy — Tue, 03 May 2022 13:00:51 +0000

Effective May 1st, Alberta is lifting restrictions on the hiring of new temporary foreign workers. All pending applications, including those submitted prior to May 1, are subject to this change. Prior to the change, the Alberta government had a “refusal to process” list containing occupations for which employers could not submit applications to the Canadian […]

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IRCC extends Interim Authorization to Work policy for TRVs in Canada until February 2023

Shelby Thevenot — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 13:00:02 +0000

Canada has extended temporary COVID-19 measures for another year for eligible Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) holders who are in Canada and want to apply for a work permit supported by a job offer without leaving the country. These pandemic measures, originally introduced in August 2020, will now be in effect until February 28, 2023. The […]

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Travellers must be fully vaccinated to enter Canada starting January 15

Shelby Thevenot — Sat, 15 Jan 2022 13:00:55 +0000

Travellers to Canada will now have to be fully vaccinated in order to enter to country. Some exempt travellers may still enter, but will be subject to testing, quarantine and other public health measures. Canada already required non-essential travellers from foreign countries to be vaccinated. Starting today, January 15, essential travellers must also be fully […]

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How to hire immigrants for jobs in Canada

Shelby Thevenot — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 13:00:35 +0000

Every year, Canadian employers fill hundreds of thousands of jobs with foreign workers. If you want to hire foreign talent, the first step is to determine if you need a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). A positive LMIA signals to the federal government that there is no Canadian available for the job, and you as […]

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New Canadian travel and border measures take effect tomorrow

Alexandra Miekus — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 12:53:52 +0000

Full vaccination against COVID-19 will be required in Canada for all travellers aged 12 years and older starting tomorrow, November 30. The new rules apply to the federally regulated transportation sector. This includes VIA Rail and Rocky Mountaineer trains, all Canadian airports, and passenger vessels engaged in voyages of 24 hours or more, such as […]

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Canada to recognize more vaccines, will soon require international students and workers to be fully vaccinated

Shelby Thevenot — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 19:03:38 +0000

Canada announced several new measures at the border that will begin to take effect at the end of the month. Starting November 30, Canada will expand the list of COVID-19 vaccines that travellers can receive to be considered fully vaccinated, according to a government media release. Sinopharm, Sinovac, and COVAXIN will be added to the […]

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Work in Canada: How to Get a Work Permit

Daniel Levy — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 13:00:35 +0000

Each year, Canada issues hundreds of thousands of work permits to talent from all over the world. This is due to Canada’s desire to welcome global talent in support of its economic and social objectives. Canada issues work permits so that foreign workers can support its economic and labour market needs. It also issues work […]

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Graphic designers now among film and TV workers who can get expedited work permits

Michael Schwartz — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 13:00:14 +0000

If you are a graphic designer working on a live-action film or TV show, coming to Canada just became easier. Canada recognizes the value film and TV production contributes to the national economy. IRCC is making it simpler for graphic designers who work on films or TV to come to Canada. As of September 10, […]

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