On April 24, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced a new update concerning the Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ) holders currently residing outside Quebec who are applying for work permits under the International Mobility Program. The […]
On April 23, 2024, the Government of Ontario held two draws in the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream (EJO FW) Stream of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). The province issued 209 targeted invitations to apply
On April 11, 2024, Prince Edward Island started a grant program to improve housing for foreign agricultural workers. The Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) in Agriculture Housing Improvement Program will provide grants of up to $15,000 for eligible
A study by the Conference Board of Canada shows a significant increase in temporary immigration to Quebec between 2016 and 2021, mainly by international students and foreign workers settling in rural and suburban regions. The growth ranged
Lower-skilled temporary foreign workers (TFWs) in the accommodation and food services industry transition to permanent residency less often than those in higher-skilled roles and study permit holders. However, due to their population size, more lower-skilled TFWs transition
On January 19, 2024, the Government of Ontario held a new draw in the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream (EJO FW) Stream of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). The province issued 1,654 invitations
On January 19, 2024, the Government of Ontario held a new draw in the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream (EJO FW) Stream of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). The province issued 1,654 invitations
Canada’s economic future increasingly relies on population growth, largely from immigration, according to a Desjardins Securities report. This growth, reaching 3.2%, has benefits such as labour market support but also raises housing costs. A reduction in
As of January 2024, more Canadian employers can apply for the second phase of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP)’s Recognized Employer Pilot (REP). REP, designed for compliant employers, offers faster processing, longer Labour Market Impact Assessments
Many Canadians back employers hiring temporary foreign workers for unfilled positions despite rising opposition to increased immigration. Over 80% of Canadians believe these workers are crucial for the economy, and two-thirds support their citizenship application. The data