Alberta is making a powerful move on the world stage. Alberta immigration and trade are at the center of a major international mission as Minister of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration Joseph Schow leads a delegation to France and Italy in June 2026. This is not just a routine government trip. It is a strategic...
Canada’s cities and towns are raising concerns about growing Canadian labour shortages as recent federal immigration reductions begin affecting local communities. During the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) annual meeting in Edmonton, municipal leaders and labour representatives warned that lower immigration levels are creating workforce gaps in essential sectors such as healthcare, childcare, food production,...
The new expedited stream will operate under the existing Global Talent Stream within the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). The primary goal is ambitious but achievable: reduce the total processing time for these specialized work permits to 20 days or fewer. This is not just a minor update to an existing program. It is a...
Canada continues to expand opportunities for young international workers through the IEC Draws Canada program. Between May 23 and June 5, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 3,179 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the International Experience Canada (IEC) program. The latest rounds bring the total number of IEC invitations issued in 2026 to...
Three words that could change everything for thousands of families right now – Quebec Open work permit for spouses. If your partner is working in Quebec under a temporary foreign worker permit and you have been wondering when your turn comes, that moment has arrived. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced on June 5,...
For many international students, obtaining a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) is the next crucial step after completing their studies in Canada. However, a growing number of graduates are reportedly facing PGWP application rejections because they were unaware of the mandatory PGWP language test requirement. Recent reports suggest that important information about language testing remains difficult...
Starting June 1, 2026, the British Columbia Minimum Wage 2026 officially increased from $17.85 to $18.25 per hour, making it the highest provincial minimum wage in Canada. Unlike one-time wage adjustments, British Columbia now uses an annual inflation-based model. The latest increase reflects a 2.1% adjustment linked directly to the province’s average inflation rate during...
As demand for skilled trades in Canada continues growing, apprenticeship success has become increasingly important for newcomers and future workers. A new study from Statistics Canada has shed light on an important and often overlooked challenge in Canada’s skilled trades sector. Apprentices who came to Canada as children are consistently less likely to complete their...
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program has launched a major Alberta Worker Expression of Interest Update, gave candidates greater flexibility when managing their immigration profiles. The changes allow applicants to edit active Worker Expression of Interest (WEOI) submissions without losing their original validity period. Alberta has also introduced a temporary refund policy for eligible candidates who...
