The Canadian government has issued an urgent travel advisory for Canadian citizens holding U.S. permanent resident status, warning that their right to live and work in the United States could be reassessed or even revoked. The update, issued by Global Affairs Canada, highlights growing concerns around shifting U.S. immigration policies from tougher enforcement on permanent...
The Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) plays a crucial role in Canada’s labor market, but recent changes have reshaped how employers can access this program. With stricter compliance rules, record penalties, and reduced applications, Canadian authorities are emphasizing that the TFWP is a last resort for employers who cannot find qualified Canadians or permanent residents....
Across Manitoba’s small towns and farming hubs, the buzz isn’t about harvests this fall, it’s about immigration changes. As Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government prepares to cut the number of temporary foreign workers, rural employers are growing anxious. For them, this isn’t just a policy adjustment, it’s a question of survival. For years, rural industries...
Canada has long stood out on the global stage for its inclusive approach to immigration. Now, in a significant move aimed at strengthening both humanitarian support and economic development, the federal government has extended its groundbreaking Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP) until the end of 2025. This initiative is not just a lifeline for skilled...
In a major development for foreign workers, the IRCC extends open work permit validity for TR to PR applicants until 2026, a move designed to bring stability, flexibility, and family unity to thousands of temporary residents in Canada. This policy extension, announced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), simplifies the process for individuals awaiting...
Canada is experiencing a silent surge, one that doesn’t show up in the government’s official numbers, but is affecting everything from housing affordability to healthcare services. The issue? A growing number of visa overstays in Canada, a crisis that is not only underreported but dangerously overlooked. Despite having the technology and border controls to monitor...
Administrative mistakes may look minor, but in Canadian immigration, they can alter lives in an instant. Recently, 3 Filipino construction workers in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, experienced this devastating reality. After living in Canada since 2022 and applying for permanent residency, their work permit renewals were rejected by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) due to...
Canada’s Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced significant updates to the Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) Program under the International Mobility Program (IMP), reshaping how multinational businesses can bring specialized talent to their Canadian branches. These changes, effective October 1, 2024, aim to refine eligibility and reinforce the program’s purpose, facilitating the temporary entry of...
The City of Greater Sudbury has taken a proactive step toward shaping its economic and workforce future by inviting local employers to share their insights on immigration needs. Through this initiative, hiring managers can directly influence the next phase of the Greater Sudbury Rural and Francophone Community Immigration Pilot programs (RCIP and FCIP). These consultations...
