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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Air and Land Crossings within 72 hours Effective 30 November 2021, fully vaccinated Canadian citizens, permanent residents or individuals registered under the Indian Act will be exempt from presenting a pre-entry COVID-19…
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Effective 30 October 2021, all travellers 12 years of age and older will be required to show proof of vaccination to board a plane, train or cruise ship from Canada, including air…
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As of 7 September 2021, foreign nationals are allowed to travel to Canada for any purpose, including discretionary purpose, if they are fully vaccinated. In specific, travellers must have received the full…
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To boost the post-pandemic economic recovery, Canada has recently expanded its immigration target to welcome 401,000 new permanent residents in 2021, 411,000 in 2022, and 421,000 in 2023. This is a significant…
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