Canada has long been a top destination for foreign workers seeking better opportunities and a pathway to permanent residency (PR). Recent research from the Government of Canada has highlighted significant changes in how foreign workers are successfully transitioning to PR, with evolving immigration programs playing a crucial role. Here, we will highlight the key findings...
The Canadian province of New Brunswick has announced a temporary pause on new endorsement applications under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) effective September 18, 2024. The update comes in light of the fact that the province has already reached its allocation for 2024, so no more applications for endorsements will be accepted for the rest...
On April 15, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced significant updates to the Innovation Stream pilot, aimed at facilitating the employment of foreign nationals in high-skilled roles at Global Hypergrowth Project (GHP) employers. The implications of these updates and how they impact both employers and foreign workers seeking opportunities in Canada. Understanding the...
In a significant development, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) has recently conducted a fresh invitation round through its innovative Expression of Interest (EOI) system. The latest Manitoba PNP draw, held on August 24, 2023, marked the issuance of invitations to a total of 623 candidates across all three prominent MPNP streams: Skilled Workers in...
Why hire a foreign worker? It’s completely natural to have doubts about hiring a foreign skilled worker for your Canadian business. So many legal procedures and formalities along with ongoing immigration compliances. Plus, there will be the cultural challenges of having somebody from another country working with your team. Yet, it doesn’t make sense to avoid hiring...
Canada is a very immigrant-friendly country with a transparent and stable system, high immigration targets, and lots of programs and streams. But, how long will it last? Will Canada continue to set immigration targets of more than a million immigrants per year? Is it just a matter of time before these programs are shut...
