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Delays in work visas negatively impacting Canadian business, survey says A CERC survey says businesses, organizations, and academic institutions that recruit international talent are being negatively impacted by IRCC processing delays.

Canadian companies, academic institutions, and government-funded organizations that access immigration are being negatively impacted by delays at Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

By Shelby Thevenot

Canada continues to have very low unemployment rate Canada's unemployment rate was at 4.9% again in July, according to Statistics Canada's Labour Force Survey.

Canada’s unemployment rate held steady at 4.9% in July, matching the record low from the month before.

By Shelby Thevenot

PGWP holders can apply for a new open work permit Certain expired PGWP holders will now be able to apply for a new open work permit.

Canada has released instructions for how certain Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) holders can apply for a new open work permit or extend the one they currently have.

By Shelby Thevenot

Canada still has over one million job vacancies While Canada continues to experience high job vacancies, the employment rate is decreasing in most sectors for the first time since May 2021.

Statistics Canada has released its monthly payroll employment, earnings, hours, and job vacancy report for May 2022. Based on the report, the number of employees in Canada receiving pay or benefits from their employer has decreased for the first time since May 2021.

By Edana Robitaille

How can I work in Canada without an LMIA? There are many Canadian work permit options for foreign employees that do not require an LMIA.

The purpose of a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is to make sure that the hiring of a foreign worker will have a positive or neutral effect on the Canadian labour force. Work permits that require an LMIA fall under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP).

By Julia Hornstein

How to get a work permit as a TV and Film Production worker The Canadian government facilitates work permit processing for foreign tv and film industry workers.

Television and film production companies can bring workers to Canada through the TV and Film Production Work Permit Category if they can demonstrate that the work to be performed by the foreign worker is essential to production. If you submit your work permit application online as a TV or Film worker, you may be eligible […]

By Julia Hornstein

Canada’s immigration pathways for tech talent Canada offers many temporary and permanent options to attract global tech talent.

Canada’s tech sector is booming, and industry growth is expected to continue outpacing the number of skilled tech workers in the Canadian labour force. This growth comes from a mix of startups and large companies, such as Google and Amazon, investing more money and growing their businesses in Canada. This investment is a core piece […]

By Edana Robitaille

How can I get a Labour Market Impact Assessment? If you are an employer looking to hiring a foreign worker, you may need a Labour Market Impact Assessment.

The purpose of a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is to make sure that the hiring of a foreign worker will have a positive or neutral effect on the Canadian labour force.

By Julia Hornstein

Business Council of Canada says increased immigration is vital to Canada’s economy Two thirds of Canadian businesses surveyed hire talent from abroad

Canada works hard to position itself as an ideal home for the best and the brightest global talent across all industries.

By Edana Robitaille