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Shorter Work Permit Processing Expected in 2017 under Global Skills Strategy

The Government of Canada expects to introduce priority processing times of two weeks for certain visas and work permits in low-risk, high-skilled occupations. This forms part of its Global Skills Strategy initiative, expected to be rolled out through 2017.

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Shaping the Future of Canadian Business Immigration

By Kareem El-Assal, Research Associate, Education & Immigration The Conference Board of Canada Since 1978, Canada has operated various business immigration programs to attract entrepreneurs and investors. While business immigration programs are guided by the straightforward rationale of attracting those who will help grow Canada’s economy, the programs have had mixed success. It’s not difficult […]

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Pools Now Open for the 2017 International Experience Canada (IEC) Program

The International Experience Canada (IEC) program has reopened, giving thousands of young people from many countries around the world the opportunity to live and work in Canada on a temporary basis. As of October 17, 2016, eligible candidates from countries that have a reciprocal agreement with Canada are able to create a profile and enter the pool for […]

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What Changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program Would Mean for Employers and Foreign Workers in Canada

Last month, CICNews published a story on recommended changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) that were submitted by a House of Commons committee tasked with reviewing the program. These wide-ranging changes may soon become law, either in whole or in part. Consequently, it is vital for employers and foreign workers alike to get […]

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Parliamentary Committee Recommends 21 Changes to Temporary Foreign Worker Program

Government Ministers set to respond to Committee report, with major changes to current regulations expected A House of Commons committee tasked with reviewing Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) has made a wide range of recommendations for changes to the program, including easier pathways to permanent residence for foreign workers and simpler ways for businesses […]

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Bringing Entertainment Industry Workers to Canada

The Canadian entertainment industry is an important sector of the Canadian economy. The success of this industry within Canada can be attributed to Canada’s multicultural population and diverse landscapes, which combine to make Canada the ideal setting for a wide variety of different film and television projects.

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‘Mobilité Francophone’ Worker Stream Launches

LMIA process removed for hiring of certain French-Speaking foreign workers Pour la version française, cliquez ici. A new work permit option was launched this week, with Mobilité Francophone becoming the latest addition to the International Mobility Program (IMP). Mobilité Francophone aims to make the hiring of French-speaking or bilingual skilled workers more straightforward for employers in […]

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Le lancement du volet de la Mobilité Francophone

L’exemption de l’EIMT pour l’embauche de certains travailleurs étrangers francophones Une nouvelle façon d’obtenir un permis de travail a été lancée cette semaine par le biais du volet de la Mobilité Francophone, devenant ainsi le dernier ajout au programme de mobilité internationale (PMI). Ce volet visa à faciliter l’embauche des travailleurs qualifiés francophones ou bilingues […]

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Updates on Labour Market Impact Assessment Requirements Come Into Effect This Month

Canadian employers using the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) have been urged to note changes with respect to job offers in streams for High-wage and Low-wage positions, after modifications were made to requirements in both streams this month.

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