Delays in work visas negatively impacting Canadian business, survey says A CERC survey says businesses, organizations, and academic institutions that recruit international talent are being negatively impacted by IRCC processing delays. Canadian companies, academic institutions, and government-funded organizations that access immigration are being negatively impacted by delays at Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). By Shelby Thevenot
Filling gaps in the Canadian labour market with the Temporary Foreign Worker Program The Temporary Foreign Worker Program aims to address worker shortages in Canada. Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) is a program intended to help Canadian employers find workers with highly specialized skills when they are unable to find the appropriate skill set among Canadians or permanent residents. By Edana Robitaille
Advertising requirements for Canadian employers hiring foreign workers If you are hiring a foreign worker, you may have to advertise your job opening first as part of the work permit process. Canadian employers who need a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) in order to hire foreign workers will oftentimes need to complete an advertising requirement. By Daniel Levy
Canada relaxes temporary foreign worker program rules to address labour shortages Canadian food services employers will be able to hire up to 30% of their workforce through the TFWP, and other changes coming for temporary foreign workers. Canada has introduced measures to make it easier for Canadian employers to access temporary foreign workers. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada’s top jobs for LMIA-exempt work permit holders in 2021 IRCC data show where foreign workers got jobs in Canada under the International Mobility Program last year. Most of Canada’s foreign workers fall under the International Mobility Program (IMP). In 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued more than 315,000 work permits under the IMP alone. The Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) accounted for about 104,000 work permits issued. By Shelby Thevenot
How to spot a fake Canadian job offer Tips to avoid scams and find real jobs in Canada. Scammers know job-seekers are in a vulnerable position, and willing to provide their personal information or even money to secure a job in Canada. If you have fallen for a scam, you are not alone. By Shelby Thevenot
Saskatchewan leads Canadian provinces in job growth Saskatchewan recorded the highest job growth rate in all of Canada in December. The latest figures show that job growth is up across the country with Saskatchewan faring particularly well among Canadian provinces. By Alexandra Miekus
Immigrant wages in Canada are on the rise: study The median income of immigrants without Canadian experience is lower than that of those who worked and studied in Canada, a Statistics Canada study reveals. Immigrant wages have been trending up in recent years, according to a new Statistics Canada study. By Shelby Thevenot
How to write a Canadian resume The "dos" and "don'ts" of writing a Canadian-style resume. This is not another article telling you to spell-check your resume—but do spell-check your resume. We’re going to cover the not-so-obvious tips for getting your foot in the door to your Canadian dream job. By Shelby Thevenot
