As of September 26, Canada’s government will no longer process Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) for the Low-Wage stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) in some census metropolitan areas (CMAs). Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) will not process LMIAs in the Low-Wage stream in CMAs with an unemployment rate of 6% or higher. No further details have been released regarding which […]
On August 16, New Brunswick announced that it would stop issuing Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the New Brunswick Express Entry category of its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). According to the province, it has already used its full allocation of ITAs for candidates in this stream. New Brunswick has not made its allocation numbers public for 2024. The province says applications that were […]
Starting September 3rd, the processing of Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) to applicants in Montréal will be suspended for job offers with hourly wages below $27.47 CAD (the Quebec median hourly wage). This measure is expected to be in place for the next six months and has been approved by the federal government of Canada. The suspension […]
Following an extended period of increased scrutiny on the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), both Canada’s Immigration Minister and the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development, and Official Languages have weighed in—speaking out against abuses of the system on the part of employers in Canada. On August 6th, Minister Boissonnault held a press conference on behalf of Employment and Social Development […]
Immigration,Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has recently extended the deadline to apply for a work permit by those participating in the Canada Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) program. The deadline to apply for an open work permit is now March 31, 2025, for CUAET participants who are currently in Canada as temporary residents. However, unlike previous CUAET measures, these […]
Newcomers to Canada looking to grow their wealth may want to take advantage of the ability to open a tax-free savings account (TFSA). A TFSA is a type of investment account people can use to invest without having to pay taxes on their investment income. Like a Roth IRA in the United States, TFSA contributions […]
This week, three provinces issued nominations to candidates through their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Candidates were invited to apply through specific PNP streams based on their past work experience, occupational skills, and education. An immigration stream is a specific pathway to permanent residence that can contain sub-streams, and often targets a certain aspect of a candidate’s […]
Canada is always looking to attract skilled workers to strengthen its economy and workforce. While Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has taken steps to fill urgent shortages such as those in healthcare, several provinces are attempting to attract skilled workers in the healthcare industry using financial incentives. These include tuition rebates, reimbursement for different fees and […]
Newcomers often face a steep learning curve when adapting to life in Canada. Digital tools can help to ease this transition. The CIC News team has compiled a list of nine mobile apps that newcomers can download to enhance their life in Canada. Still planning your move? Check out our article on apps to help prepare. […]
Today, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Marc Miller announced a new immigration pilot to welcome more international students into Francophone communities across Canada. According to a release by IRCC, the Francophone Minority Communities Pilot Program (FMCSP) will improve admission rates and make the current program fair for students from Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas. […]
