The New Brunswick Critical Worker Pilot is a five-year immigration initiative designed to connect skilled foreign workers with essential industries in New Brunswick. The program was launched to address persistent labor shortages while providing a structured pathway for workers to gain permanent residency in Canada. Unlike traditional immigration programs, this pilot is employer-driven, meaning candidates...
The New Brunswick Critical Worker Pilot (NBCWP) is an employer-driven immigration pathway that connects skilled foreign workers with New Brunswick’s essential industries. If you’re asking yourself, “How do I apply for the New Brunswick Critical Worker Pilot step by step?”, this detailed guide breaks down the entire process from getting a job offer to applying...
Six employers currently participate in the New Brunswick Critical Worker Pilot: Cooke Aquaculture, Groupe Savoie, Groupe Westco, Imperial Manufacturing, J.D. Irving, and McCain Foods. These organizations were selected for their proven ability to attract skilled foreign workers, fill essential roles, and provide comprehensive settlement support in New Brunswick, Canada. The New Brunswick Critical Worker Pilot...
In a positive development for immigration hopefuls, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) has received an increased nomination allocation for 2025. Earlier this year, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) allocated 4,750 nominations to Manitoba, a significant reduction of 50% compared to 2024. However, in a recent update on October 8, 2025, Manitoba confirmed an...
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...
