Canadian work permit

How to maintain status in Canada as a CEC candidate with an expiring PGWP

Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates in the Express Entry pool have not been invited to apply for permanent residence since the last-all program draw, nearly two months ago, on January 18.

By Edana Robitaille

Renewing your work permit while in Canada

If you have a work permit that is going to expire or you want to make changes to the conditions of your work permit, you must submit a new application at least 30 days before your work permit expires. You are legally allowed to stay in Canada while Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) processes […]

By Julia Hornstein

Canada sees job vacancies decrease for third consecutive month, as strong hiring persists

December 2022 marked another productive month for Canada’s post-COVID recovery efforts. Total job vacancies fell to 848,000, while payroll employment (the number of people receiving either pay or benefits from their employer) increased as 91,400 positions were filled in the final month of 2022.

By Asheesh Moosapeta

Canada sees all-time high work permits take effect in 2022

In 2022, a record 608,420 Canadian work permits took effect.

By Asheesh Moosapeta

Work and Study Permit holders see huge gains in employment, as strong hiring continues in Canada

January saw a considerable increase in overall employment, as 150,000 jobs (+5% of total employment) across Canada were filled in the first month of 2023.

By Asheesh Moosapeta

Canada’s payroll employment increases, as strong hiring continues

Across 10 out of 15 sectors, payroll employment (the number of employees receiving pay or receiving benefits from their employer) increased in November 2022—a good indication of a strong hiring climate, and a returning to pre-COVID economic output in Canada.

By Asheesh Moosapeta

Canada sees increase in average hourly wages, as job vacancies remain high

Statistics Canada’s job vacancy report for the third quarter of 2022 (Q3) reflects a trend seen throughout the year. Canada continues to face labour shortages, as employers looked to fill close to a million (959,600) job vacancies.

By Asheesh Moosapeta

Four common ways to work in Canada without an LMIA under the Canadian interests category

Some foreign nationals looking to work in Canada temporarily can do so without obtaining a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).

By Vimal Sivakumar

How can I work in Canada without an LMIA?

The purpose of a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is to make sure that the hiring of a foreign worker will have a positive or neutral effect on the Canadian labour force. Work permits that require an LMIA fall under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP).

By Julia Hornstein