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Canada extends open work permit program for temporary residents seeking permanent residency until 2026
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced a significant extension to its public policy regarding open work...
Oct 7, 2025
Filipino workers face deportation due to administrative errors in work permit renewals
Three Filipino construction workers in Dartmouth may be forced to leave Canada due to administrative errors in their work permit renewal...
Oct 6, 2025
Canada forecasts a 30% drop in Post-Graduation Work Permits for 2025
Canada's international education sector is facing a significant transformation, as Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) approvals are...
Sep 30, 2025
Ottawa invited over 3,500 candidates under the International Experience Canada program
Over the past month, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws in the International Experience Canada (IEC)...
Sep 12, 2025
IRCC updated processing times for September 2025
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released its latest processing times data as of September 10, 2025, revealing...
Sep 12, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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