4 ways to move to Canada under CUSMA U.S. and Mexican citizens can work and conduct business in Canada under CUSMA, here are your options. Eligible U.S. and Mexican citizens can skip some of the red tape to come work or conduct business in Canada. By Shelby Thevenot
TV and Film productions back in action across Canada After several months of complete shutdown, the Canadian film industry is seeing a surge in activity. Canada’s multi-billion-dollar television and film industry is well on its way to recovery despite coronavirus challenges. By Alexandra Miekus
Canada is now sending work and study permits by mail Study and work permit applicants who have received their approval letters no longer have to go to the border to activate their permits. Foreign nationals who are in Canada and who have been approved to work or study can now get their permits sent to them by mail. By Shelby Thevenot
Foreign TV and film workers eligible for priority processing TV and film crews who need TRVs may be eligible to get their work permits in two weeks Canada is now offering a 14-day processing standard for eligible foreign television and film workers. By Shelby Thevenot
Canadian immigration options for tech talent A U.S. media report highlights the emergence of Canada as a hot spot for global tech talent. Canada is open to tech talent. By Kareem El-Assal
More details released on who can apply for employer-specific work permits without leaving Canada Canada refines details on the eligibility requirements for foreign nationals who want to activate their work permits during the coronavirus pandemic. Canada released more detailed information on who is eligible for a new temporary policy that benefits temporary residents with job offers. By Shelby Thevenot
Employment services help newcomers adapt to what Canadian employers expect Helping newcomers find employment is a matter of working with both job-seekers and employers, Toronto employment service says. Though Canada still names immigration as a priority in helping the economy recover from coronavirus, barriers still remain between newcomers and job opportunities. By Shelby Thevenot
Employers must pay wages to foreigners who don’t have social insurance numbers Canada has updated employer compliance rules to specify that foreign workers can still work without a SIN card as long as they are in the process of getting one. Canada’s immigration department has specified that Canadian employers must pay foreign workers even if they do not yet have their Social Insurance Number (SIN). By Shelby Thevenot
Canada introduces more study and work permit flexibility Three new measures have been introduced to help individuals pursue Canadian study and work opportunities amid the coronavirus pandemic. Canada has just announced three major measures to help individuals who wish to pursue Canadian education and work opportunities. By Kareem El-Assal
