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
Temporary residents who can’t leave Canada may be able to extend their stay What to do if your temporary status is about to expire and you can't fly home.Foreign nationals in Canada whose temporary residency status is expiring soon may be able to extend their stay in Canada. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada launching new work permit for Hong Kong graduates, skilled workers The open work permit is the first of the new immigration measures becoming available to Hongkongers this year.Hong Kong residents will be able to apply for a new Canadian open work permit starting February 8. By Shelby Thevenot
Up to 52,000 people eligible for new 18-month Canadian work permit Certain PGWP holders in Canada can apply for the new open work permit until July 27, 2021.The Canadian government has a new policy in place to help former international students who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic while living in Canada. By Kareem El-Assal
Canada’s top 10 in-demand jobs for 2021 A look at jobs that are expected to be in high demand as Canada slowly begins to recover from the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Canada’s economy is recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, and restrictions, lockdowns and curfews are expected to be eventually lifted. By Mohanad Moetaz
Temporary residents now have until summer 2021 to restore their status Foreign national workers, students and visitors now have until August 31 to apply to restore their residency status.The Canadian immigration department is giving temporary residents another chance to extend their stay in Canada. By Shelby Thevenot
British Nationals will remain under CETA until December 31, 2020 Starting January 1, 2021, British Nationals will no longer be eligible for LMIA exemptions under CETA.British citizens who were exempt from needing a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) will now need to get one if they wish to work in Canada starting January 1, 2021. By Mohanad Moetaz
