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The new Recognized Employer Pilot to provide greater protection for foreign workers

Author: Admin | August 23, 2023 | Categories: Work in Canada

The new Recognized Employer Pilot to provide greater protection for foreign workers. In early 2020, COVID-19 outbreaks among migrant farm workers caused produce sections of Canadian grocery stores to become increasingly empty. The workers are hired through Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program, which has been accused of abuse due to...

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ESDC updated LMIA application processing times for 2023

Author: Admin | August 21, 2023 | Categories: Work in Canada

On August 16, 2023, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated the LMIA application processing times for 2023 under various streams. Service Canada is dedicated to giving all Temporary Foreign Worker Programme (TFWP) applicants excellent client service and recognizes the importance of the program in addressing Canada's labor shortages and...

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The Canadian Government implemented new changes in Agri-Food Pilot Program

Author: Admin | August 21, 2023 | Categories: Work in Canada

On August 18, 2023, the Government of Canada implemented two changes to the Agri-Food Pilot Program(AFP), providing more opportunities for workers and their families to apply for permanent residency. First, family members of all AFP participants can now apply for open work permits. Second, Canada started accepting union reference letters...

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Construction Industry in Canada needs more construction workers

Author: Admin | August 15, 2023 | Categories: Work in Canada

Despite exceeding immigration targets and expecting an influx of skilled tradespeople, Construction Industry in Canada continues to lose thousands of jobs. In July, the sector saw a 2.8% drop, with 45,000 jobs lost. This trend is increasing, with construction experiencing more job losses than other major sectors. The problem is...

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Immigrant entrepreneurs increased by 6.3% under the Start-Up Visa program in the first half of 2023

Author: Admin | August 14, 2023 | Categories: Work in Canada

the Start-Up Visa program (SUV) has seen a 6.3% increase in new permanent residents arriving as entrepreneurs during the first half of this year compared to last year. Although the number of new permanent residents coming under the SUV slipped slightly in June, the trend is still upward. The government's...

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Canada announced the new Recognized Employer Pilot under the TFWP

Author: Admin | August 9, 2023 | Categories: Work in Canada

On August 8, 2023, the Canadian Government announced the Recognized Employer Pilot (REP) to make it easier for repeat Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) employers to hire foreign workers. Employers with at least three positive Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) in the same occupation over the past five years can...

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Will Canada’s new immigrant selection approach fix labor markets or create more gaps?

Author: Admin | July 25, 2023 | Categories: Work in Canada

The Canadian Federal Government has recently shifted its immigration policy to recruit thousands of foreign nationals for permanent residency in Canada to fill specific high-demand jobs, primarily in healthcare, skilled trades, agriculture, transportation, and STEM fields. The government has invited almost 9,000 people to apply for permanent residency since late...

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Canada welcomed More than 32,000 tech workers last year

Author: Admin | July 18, 2023 | Categories: Work in Canada

Canada's technology sector is experiencing significant growth, as evidenced by the 32,115 tech workers who immigrated in the past year. The Technology Councils of North America (TECNA) and Canada’s Tech Network (CTN) report on Tech Workforce Trends shows that this is partly due to the country's immigration policies and cost...

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New Canada & UK Youth Mobility Arrangement announced

Author: Admin | July 18, 2023 | Categories: Work in Canada

On July 14, 2023, Canada and the United Kingdom signed a new Youth Mobility Arrangement to expand reciprocal work opportunities for their youth. The arrangement builds on an existing partnership that began in 2008 and includes improvements such as: expanding the age eligibility from 18 to 30 to 18 to...

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Ottawa announced an update for open work permit issuance under the IMP

Author: Admin | July 17, 2023 | Categories: Work in Canada

On July 13, 2023, the Government of Canada published a new program delivery update for work permit issuance under the International Mobility Program (IMP). Starting July 13, 2023, family members of students working on campus under the authority of R186(f) or with a co-op work permit (code C32 or C33)...

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