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Temporary Foreign Worker Program divides Canadians along age, regional, and political lines, a new poll reveals
A recent Abacus Data survey reveals significant divisions among Canadians regarding the elimination of the Temporary Foreign Worker...
Sep 11
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Canada reports 2.36 million temporary residents: Shift towards permanent residency pathways
Canada hosts over 2.36 million temporary residents , comprising 546,562 study permit holders, 1.5 million work permit holders, and...
Sep 9
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Manitoba launched enhanced immigration programs for employers: the Employer Direct Initiative and the Temporary Resident Retention Pilot are now available
Manitoba's Employer Services has officially reopened applications for the revamped Employer Direct Initiative (EDI) as of September 2,...
Sep 8
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Conservatives propose ending the TFWP to prioritize employment opportunities for Canadians
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre announced plans to permanently abolish the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), citing...
Sep 8
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Ottawa updated processing times for LMIA streams
On September 3, 2025, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated  the processing times for the Labour Market Impact...
Sep 8
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Canada's immigration measures yield 214,520 fewer arrivals, signalling progress toward sustainable population goals
Canada's immigration reform efforts are showing measurable success , with 214,520 fewer international students and temporary workers...
Aug 28
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Quebec Chamber of Commerce Calls for 106,000 annual immigrants to address critical labour shortages
The Federation of Chambers of Commerce of Quebec (FCCQ) is urging the provincial government to welcome at least 106,000 new immigrants...
Aug 14
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Canada invited over 10k IEC candidates over the past month
Over the past month, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws in the International Experience Canada (IEC)...
Aug 11
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ESDC updated processing times for LMIA streams
On August 5, 2025, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated  the processing times for the Labour Market Impact...
Aug 6
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Quebec streamlines work permit process for foreign physicians in underserved regions
Effective July 31, 2025, foreign physicians seeking to practice in Quebec's underserved regions will benefit from a simplified work...
Aug 1
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Canada reduces experience requirements for caregiver immigration pathways, enhancing opportunities for foreign workers
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced significant amendments to the Home Child Care Provider and Home Support...
Jul 31
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Ontario Premier Ford retreats from provincial work permit initiative
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has abandoned his recent commitment to issue provincial work permits to asylum seekers, just days after...
Jul 30
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Canada updates guidelines for marine workers in the transportation sector under the International Mobility Program
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced significant revisions to the guidelines governing foreign nationals in...
Jul 21
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IRCC updated the Recognized Employer Pilot for streamlined work permit processing
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has released new policy guidelines for the Recognized Employer Pilot (REP), enhancing the...
Jul 18
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IRCC updated the post-CUAET support measures for Ukrainians and families
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has provided updated operational guidance on the processing of applications to support...
Jul 16
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IRCC unveils new foreign worker stream for agriculture and fish processing sectors to address labour shortages
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced plans to develop a specialized foreign labour stream targeting...
Jul 2
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IRCC implements revised work permit processing procedures for the IEC program following border policy modifications
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced a significant modification to the work permit application process for...
Jun 12
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Saskatchewan has a record-breaking job growth and the lowest unemployment in Canada
Saskatchewan has emerged as Canada's employment powerhouse, adding over 15,000 full-time jobs in May 2025 while maintaining the nation's...
Jun 9
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Ottawa invited over 8,000 IEC candidates in May
Over the past month, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws in the International Experience Canada (IEC)...
Jun 2
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IRCC warns against rising "dummy work permit" applications from unqualified applicants
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has raised concerns about the increasing trend of "dummy work permit" applications,...
May 29
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