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ESDC updated processing times for LMIA applications

Author: Admin | February 16, 2025 | Categories: Work in Canada

On December 14, 2023, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated the processing times for the LMIA applications under various streams. Based on statistics from all processing centers, the current average LMIA processing times have decreased only for the Global Talent Stream. Global Talent Stream - 6 business days (-3...

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ESDC Announces Updated LMIA Processing Times for 2024

Author: Admin | February 16, 2025 | Categories: Permanent Residence, Work in Canada

On August 16, 2024, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) released an update on the Updated LMIA Processing Times for Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications across various streams. These updated timelines are crucial for employers seeking to hire foreign workers in Canada, as they reflect the current trends in...

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Foreign skilled worker demand has risen this year for Canadian employers

Author: Admin | February 16, 2025 | Categories: Work in Canada

Western Canadian employers seeking Foreign skilled workers have seen a significant rise this year, with a 39% increase in LMIA applications nationwide and 83% in Western Canada. Yukon is the sole exception, with a slight decrease. Nunavut had the highest application growth, followed by Northwest Territories, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. LMIA...

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Canadian Work Permits for African Visitors – The Truth Unveiled

Author: Admin | February 16, 2025 | Categories: Visit Canada, Work in Canada

The real story exposed about the Canadian work permits for African visitors. Canada is known for its welcoming approach to immigrants and visitors alike, but it's crucial to be wary of misinformation circulating, especially when it comes to obtaining work permits. There have been rumors suggesting that African individuals can...

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Canada has a current demand for 20,000 New truck drivers

Author: Admin | February 16, 2025 | Categories: Work in Canada

Canada's trucking industry needs at least 20,000 new truck drivers, a shortage that poses a risk to the economy due to the country's dependence on trucking. Food, Health & Consumer Products of Canada report states that the shortage became critical during the pandemic as some drivers left and demand increased. ...

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Canada Invited 5,992 Young Foreigners to Apply for a Canada Work Permit through IEC Open Work Permit

Author: Rizwan | February 12, 2025 | Categories: Work in Canada

Canada continues to provide exciting opportunities for young professionals and travelers from around the world through the Canada work permit under the International Experience Canada (IEC) program. Between February 3 and February 9, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held fresh rounds of invitations, issuing 5,992 Invitations to Apply...

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Canada Immigration Policy: A Stronger Focus on STEM and Language Skills

Author: Rizwan | January 30, 2025 | Categories: Work in Canada

Canada immigration policy has been recognized over the years as a global leader in welcoming immigrants who contribute to its economic growth and cultural diversity. To make its economic future stronger, the Fraser Institute points out that its recent study emphasized the need for the country to focus on high-skilled...

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Canada Strengthens Worker Protection for Temporary Foreign Workers

Author: Rizwan | January 24, 2025 | Categories: Work in Canada

Canada continues to place emphasis on worker protection and the safety and well-being of temporary foreign workers with the introduction of enhanced regulations and stricter penalties for employers under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. This reflects the government's unrelenting commitment to ensuring fairness, equity, and workplace safety for those who...

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Quebec Immigration: Reopens Immigration Pilot Programs for Workers in Key Sectors

Author: Rizwan | January 18, 2025 | Categories: Work in Canada

As part of an effective strategic attempt to mitigate labour shortages in priority industries, three highly targeted permanent immigration pilot programs are now opened under Quebec Immigration, starting on January 13, 2025. While the pilot projects aim to streamline the pathway toward Canadian permanent residence for these high-priority sectoral skilled...

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Canada Caps 2025 Agri-Food Pilot Immigration Applications at 1,010 Spaces

Author: Rizwan | January 7, 2025 | Categories: Work in Canada

Canada continues to prioritize innovative immigration pathways to address labor shortages, and the Agri-Food Pilot program remains a shining example of this commitment. Recently, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced the cap of 1,010 permanent residence applications for the Agri-Food Pilot program in 2025, showing that this initiative is...

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