Besides modernizing the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) by transitioning to online Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications through the introduction of the LMIA Online Portal, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)…
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Express Entry is Canada’s online management system for immigration applications from skilled workers. Express Entry manages the following immigration programs: Federal Skilled Worker Program Canadian Experience Class Federal Skilled Trades Program Provincial…
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As of 15 June 2023, the Francophone Mobility Program has been expanded for a period of two years. Under the new initiative, a Canadian employer can make a job offer to a…
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Given the crucial role that international graduates have played in addressing Canada’s labour shortage during the economic recovery post-pandemic, new measures to retain skilled talents were announced in March 2023. Starting 6…
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For applicants between the ages of 18 and 54 (inclusive), when they apply for Canadian citizenship, they must take the citizenship test to demonstrate that they have adequate knowledge of Canada and…
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Audits and inspections of employers of temporary foreign workers in Canada could be initiated randomly or due to specific concerns of compliance, to ensure that employers comply with the Temporary Foreign Worker…
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To increase protection of temporary foreign workers while they are in Canada, new amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (Temporary Foreign Workers) came into force on 26 September 2022. Employers…
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On 4 April 2022, the Canadian government announced the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program Workforce Solutions Road Map, with five key policy changes that aim to address current labour shortages and further…
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Canada has extended its COVID-19 public policy to allow all visitors in Canada with valid temporary resident status to submit inland employer-specific work permit applications until 28 February 2023.[1] Note that this…
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The International Experience Canada (IEC) pools are now open for the 2022 season. There remains high demand for the IEC program, but the number of spots available is limited compared to the…
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