Canadian work permit alternatives to Owner/Operator for immigrant entrepreneurs The first step to launching your dream business in Canada is to get a work permit. The expedited work permit for immigrant entrepreneurs is no more, here are some other options. By Shelby Thevenot
Visitors have more time to apply for work permits within Canada IRCC has renewed a temporary measure to allow visitor visa holders with job offers to stay in Canada and start working before their work permit gets approved. Canada is extending a 2020 coronavirus-related measure to allow temporary residents with job offers to apply for their work permits without leaving the country. By Shelby Thevenot
Amateur athletes exempt from Canada’s COVID-19 travel restrictions High-performance amateur athletes and support personnel may be allowed to enter Canada and may not have to carry out mandatory isolation. Canada is making it easier for high-performance amateur athletes to enter the country during the COVID-19 pandemic. By Mohanad Moetaz
Some essential workers exempt from work permits and quarantine Foreign nationals who are coming to Canada to support critical infrastructure, or are essential for health and safety reasons, may be exempt from travel restrictions. Certain foreign workers who are looking to work in essential occupations may only need a temporary resident visa (TRV) or an electronic travel authorization (eTA) to work in Canada, rather than a work permit. By Mohanad Moetaz
Canadian work permit options for entrepreneurs in 2021 Work permits are the first step for foreign entrepreneurs to run a business in Canada. Canada has made some policy changes affecting immigration pathways for entrepreneurs. By Shelby Thevenot
Netflix to open an office in Canada Netflix announces its expansion in Canada and plans to launch new local projects over the next few weeks. U.S. streaming giant Netflix has announced that it will open a new head office in Canada. By Alexandra Miekus
Work permit options in Canadian video game industry Film, TV and video game production are thriving since reopening after COVID-related shutdowns. Video game production, as well as film and TV production, saw a major drop in revenue in 2020 in light of COVID-19 shutdowns. However, since reopening, these industries have been thriving. By Mohanad Moetaz
Québec publie la nouvelle liste des professions admissibles au traitement simplifié Au Québec, les employeurs peuvent être exemptés de l'obligation de démontrer leurs efforts de recrutement lorsqu'ils embauchent des travailleurs étrangers temporaires dans un certain nombre de professions. Québec a publié la nouvelle liste des professions admissibles au traitement simplifié dans le cadre du Programme des Travailleurs Étrangers Temporaires (PTET). By Alexandra Miekus
Quebec updates list of targeted occupations for facilitated LMIA process In Quebec, employers may be exempt from the requirement to include proof of recruitment efforts when hiring temporary foreign workers in a number of occupations. Quebec has released the new list of occupations eligible under the facilitated Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) process. By Alexandra Miekus
