new policy to help foreign workers

The Government of Canada announced a new policy to help foreign workers enhance their skills

On June 27, 2023, Canada introduced a new policy to help foreign workers that allows temporary foreign workers without a study permit to pursue longer study programs. This measure allows foreign workers to pursue additional training and education to enhance their careers and future job prospects.  The measure applies to... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
CBSA charged an Indian agent for immigration violations

CBSA charged an Indian agent for immigration violations

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has charged Indian national Brijesh Mishra with immigration-related offenses, including unauthorized representation or advice for consideration, counseling misrepresentation, misrepresentation (direct or indirect misrepresentation and communicating false information), and non-compliance with the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA).  The charges stem from an investigation initiated... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Temporary residents in Canada

Temporary residents in Canada are typically young and employed

Temporary residents in Canada are primarily from India and China and tend to be younger and employed. According to Statistics Canada, the labor force participation rate for the Canadian population is 63.4%, аnd it is 74.2% for temporary residents.  Last year, nearly one million temporary residents participated in the census,... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Service Canada

Service Canada opened new 10-day passport service locations

Service Canada announced the opening of seven new 10-day passport service locations across the country, making it easier and more convenient for Canadians to obtain their passports promptly.  These locations include Prince George in British Columbia, Lac-Megantic, Gaspe, Saint-Georges, Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts in Quebec, and Timmins and Dryden in Ontario. This move... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Home Child Care Provider and Home Support Worker pilots

Ottawa announced new instructions for the Home Child Care Provider and Home Support Worker pilots

On June 16, 2023, the Government of Canada announced new instructions for assessing new and pending applications under the Home Child Care Provider and Home Support Worker pilots.  On April 30, 2023, the Government amended the Ministerial Instructions: reducing the work experience requirement from 24 to 12 months,  clarifying that... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
internationally-trained nurses

Newfoundland and Labrador announced funding to support internationally trained nurses

On June 22, 2023, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador announced $260,000 to help internationally trained nurses work in Newfoundland and Labrador. The funding will help nursing regulators by implementing a call-answering service contract, creating a Registration Support Assistant position, and providing an incentive program through NLHS.  This is in... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Updates on the AAIP inventory

Latest Updates on the AAIP inventory

On June 20, 2023, Alberta published the Latest Updates on the AAIP inventory. According to the new update, there were around  676 Alberta Opportunity Stream applications,  245 Rural Renewal Stream applications,  216 Accelerated Tech Pathway applications,  217 Family Connection Stream applications,  76 applications from priority sectors, and  less than ten... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »