Hiring a foreign worker typically entails going through the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) procedure, which requires Canadian firms and families to demonstrate that no Canadian worker is available for the position. Employers can onboard foreign talent without the expense, delays, and paperwork associated with an LMIA, as more than half of temporary...
Effective immediately, employers hiring for Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)-based positions are required to enable and use the “Direct Apply” feature on Canada’s Job Bank as part of the mandatory advertising process. Book Your Consultation for Canadian Immigration What This Means for Employers To receive a positive LMIA, employers must: Failure to comply...
On Labour Day, the Ontario government announced new measures to streamline the licensing process for out-of-province workers in regulated professions. This initiative, called the “As of Right” framework, will allow certified professionals from other provinces and territories to begin working in Ontario within just 10 business days—a significant reduction from the current timeline,...
This week, Manitoba held a new round of invitations under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP), inviting thousands of skilled workers and international graduates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence. Book Your Consultation for Canadian Immigration Invitations were issued through three streams: MPNP Draw #253 – Results and Breakdown Date:...
In a bold move to address Canada’s worsening economic challenges, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has called for the complete elimination of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). He accused Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal government of putting corporate interests ahead of Canadian workers. Book Your Consultation for Canadian Immigration Speaking at a press...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 4,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in a new Express Entry draw focused on candidates with French-language proficiency. Book Your Consultation for Canadian Immigration To be eligible for this draw, candidates were required to meet the following criteria: Summary of Express Entry Draws in 2025 Below...
Canada remains a highly popular destination for students, workers, and permanent immigrants. However, visa rejection rates continue to be high in 2025, causing frustration and uncertainty for many applicants. According to IRCC data, the global refusal rate for temporary resident visas (TRVs) in 2024 was approximately 35%, with notably higher rates in some...
As of September 2025, a new federal rule mandates the use of the Job Bank’s Direct Apply feature for all Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) job advertisements under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). This policy aims to promote fairness, transparency, and efficiency in the hiring process by ensuring that Canadian employers actively...
Ontario’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) held some of its most significant draws of the year on September 2, 2025. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued 2,643 invitations to apply across three streams: the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream, International Student stream, and In-Demand Skills stream. Book Your Consultation for Canadian Immigration...
On August 28, 2025, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) held five targeted draws, issuing a total of 468 invitations to apply (ITAs) under the Employer Job Offer streams. The draws focused on candidates with job offers in Northern Ontario and those eligible under the Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) pilot. Book...
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