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Canada extended measures for PGWP distance learning

Author: Admin | September 5, 2023 | Categories: Study in Canada, Work in Canada

On September 1, 2023, the Government of Canada extended measures allowing international students using the PGWP distance learning option to pursue their higher education in Canada to be eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). PGWP distance learning measures The measures introduced on October 6, 2022, and set to expire...

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Canada may recruit DACA recipients

Author: Admin | September 2, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized, Work in Canada

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is a program that protects and provides work authorization to immigrants brought to the US as children. Over 570,000 Dreamers are currently protected by DACA and are productive members of the American economy. However, the program is in legal limbo as Congress has failed...

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Over 32,000 new tech workers came to Canada

Author: Admin | August 29, 2023 | Categories: Work in Canada

Over 32,000 new tech workers came to Canada in the past year according to the Technology Councils of North America (TECNA) and Canada’s Tech Network (CTN) has released a report on the migration of tech workers and jobs in Canada. The report found that Between April 2022 and March 2023...

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Ottawa provided clarification for temporary residence permit applications

Author: Admin | August 26, 2023 | Categories: Work in Canada

On August 23, 2023, the Government of Canada announced program delivery instructions for temporary residence permits (TRP) made within Canada. The update clarifies that the TRP fee exemption under paragraph 298(2)(a) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR) does not apply to temporary resident permit applications made within Canada...

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The new Recognized Employer Pilot to provide greater protection for foreign workers

Author: Admin | August 23, 2023 | Categories: Work in Canada

The new Recognized Employer Pilot to provide greater protection for foreign workers. In early 2020, COVID-19 outbreaks among migrant farm workers caused produce sections of Canadian grocery stores to become increasingly empty. The workers are hired through Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program, which has been accused of abuse due to...

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ESDC updated LMIA application processing times for 2023

Author: Admin | August 21, 2023 | Categories: Work in Canada

On August 16, 2023, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated the LMIA application processing times for 2023 under various streams. Service Canada is dedicated to giving all Temporary Foreign Worker Programme (TFWP) applicants excellent client service and recognizes the importance of the program in addressing Canada's labor shortages and...

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The Canadian Government implemented new changes in Agri-Food Pilot Program

Author: Admin | August 21, 2023 | Categories: Work in Canada

On August 18, 2023, the Government of Canada implemented two changes to the Agri-Food Pilot Program(AFP), providing more opportunities for workers and their families to apply for permanent residency. First, family members of all AFP participants can now apply for open work permits. Second, Canada started accepting union reference letters...

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Construction Industry in Canada needs more construction workers

Author: Admin | August 15, 2023 | Categories: Work in Canada

Despite exceeding immigration targets and expecting an influx of skilled tradespeople, Construction Industry in Canada continues to lose thousands of jobs. In July, the sector saw a 2.8% drop, with 45,000 jobs lost. This trend is increasing, with construction experiencing more job losses than other major sectors. The problem is...

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Immigrant entrepreneurs increased by 6.3% under the Start-Up Visa program in the first half of 2023

Author: Admin | August 14, 2023 | Categories: Work in Canada

the Start-Up Visa program (SUV) has seen a 6.3% increase in new permanent residents arriving as entrepreneurs during the first half of this year compared to last year. Although the number of new permanent residents coming under the SUV slipped slightly in June, the trend is still upward. The government's...

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Canada announced the new Recognized Employer Pilot under the TFWP

Author: Admin | August 9, 2023 | Categories: Work in Canada

On August 8, 2023, the Canadian Government announced the Recognized Employer Pilot (REP) to make it easier for repeat Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) employers to hire foreign workers. Employers with at least three positive Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) in the same occupation over the past five years can...

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