On November 4, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released updated policy instructions and regulatory amendments outlining new provisions for cancelling visitor visas, electronic travel authorizations (eTAs), study permits, and work permits. Get a Legal Consultation on Applying for Proof of Canadian Citizenship While Canada has long maintained strict oversight of non-citizens’...
The new Canada Budget 2025, set to be tabled on November 4, will reshape how Canadian workers and newcomers build their careers, integrate into the economy, and achieve success. Finance Minister Francois Philippe Champagne announced that the budget focuses on empowering workers and expanding opportunities for all. For Canadians and newcomers, this plan...
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that the federal government is preparing changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). Book Your Consultation for Canadian Immigration Speaking to the Liberal caucus in Edmonton on September 10, Carney emphasized the need for a more targeted approach to the program. He stated that, going forward,...
For many years, essential workers in Canada, especially those in long-term care, home caregiving, and personal support positions, have played a vital role in ensuring community safety, assisting our aging population, and addressing significant healthcare shortages. A considerable number of these caregivers came through temporary immigration programs, often enduring difficult working conditions for...
Temporary foreign workers in Canada must follow the conditions listed on their work permit. It’s illegal to work for any other employer, in a different role, or at a different location unless those details are explicitly stated on your permit. If you lose or quit your job, you may still be able to...
In July 2025, internal documents from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), which oversees the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), revealed six proposed reforms. These changes are aimed at easing employer concerns while offering limited improvements to worker mobility. Key proposals include allowing wage deductions, loosening housing standards, and introducing sector-specific work permits....
On July 11, 2025, Canada’s federal government released a significant quarterly update to the unemployment rates for Census Metropolitan Areas (CMAs) and made notable adjustments to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). New LMIA Restrictions: What You Need to Know From July 11 to October 9, 2025, the government will no longer process...
On May 27, 2025, Canada launched a transformative temporary public policy designed to simplify job transitions for temporary foreign workers (TFWs) already in the country. The new policy allows eligible TFWs to begin working in a new job or with a new employer while their work permit application is being processed. Introduced under...
As of May 2025, several Canadian provinces and territories support work permit extensions for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates through a temporary public policy. This policy allows eligible foreign nationals to obtain open work permits (OWPs) valid for up to two years, facilitating continued employment while their permanent residency applications are processed. Book...
Employers and foreign nationals are no longer able to submit applications directly to the Yukon Nominee Program (YNP). From now on, all applications must be submitted through the Expression of Interest (EOI) system. Under this new approach, employers must first receive an invitation from the YNP before submitting a nomination request for a...
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