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Updated LMIA Processing Time

ESDC Announces Updated LMIA Processing Times for 2024

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... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Foreign skilled worker

Foreign skilled worker demand has risen this year for Canadian employers

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... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Canadian work permit

Canadian Work Permits for African Visitors – The Truth Unveiled

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... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Canada work permit

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

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... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Worker Protection

Canada Strengthens Worker Protection for Temporary Foreign Workers

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... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Quebec Immigration

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

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... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Agri-Food Pilot

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

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... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »