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
Visitors can now apply for work permits from within Canada The new temporary policy will benefit temporary residents with job offers and Canadian employers, IRCC says. International visitors who are currently in Canada with a job offer can now apply for a work permit without having to leave the country. By Shelby Thevenot
AIP work permit applications can now be done online Work permit applications for the Atlantic Immigration Pilot are now able to be done online. Canada’s immigration department is now accepting online applications for work permits under the Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP) program. By Shelby Thevenot
Canadian company wants tech workers affected by U.S. immigration ban Foreign tech workers may find silver lining with Canadian tech businesses “What if my visa gets cancelled?” By Mohanad Moetaz
Canada: An immigration destination for self-employed cultural workers, musicians, artists and athletes Canada's federal program for self-employed persons allows people with experience in athletics or arts and culture to apply for Canadian permanent residence. Self-employed individuals have the possibility of becoming permanent residents in Canada, based on their work experience, and their intention to continue working for themselves. By Alexandra Miekus
Quebec resumes foreign worker recruitment campaigns The Québec government and its various partners are gradually resuming international recruitment efforts, including the Journées Québec (Québec Days), which bring together businesses seeking to hire international talent. Québec is holding online recruitment campaigns targeting foreign workers to help employers in the province fill labour shortages and support the province’s post-pandemic economic recovery. By Alexandra Miekus
