IRCC considering new method of processing work permits for TFWP participants A recent Access to Information Request (ATIP) to Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) obtained by CIC News shows that the department is considering a new method of processing work permits for some foreign workers. By Edana Robitaille
Strike impacting Canada’s immigration system has ended The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the Federal Government have reached a tentative agreement following a strike that impacted over 155,000 public servants, including those at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). By Edana Robitaille
Ontario and Manitoba, four additional provinces, set to increase minimum wage rates in October 2023 On October 1 this year, six of ten provinces across Canada will raise regional minimum wage rates. By Vimal Sivakumar
Canada increasing the federal minimum wage by 7 percent on April 1 In a move designed to “keep pace with inflation”, Canada’s federal minimum wage will be increasing by $1.10 as of today. By Vimal Sivakumar
IRCC extends policy that allows visitors to obtain work permits if they have valid job offers Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that any foreign national who receives a job offer while in Canada will be able to apply for, and receive, a work permit. By Edana Robitaille
What are my financial aid options as an international student in Canada? Financial aid is a big part of the post-secondary education picture across Canada. By Vimal Sivakumar
Sunwing says holiday travel disruptions caused by rejection of an LMIA Sunwing Airlines is crediting the rejection of a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) on December 9 as a major factor in widespread disruption to its passengers over the holiday season. By Edana Robitaille
Global Talent Stream adds five new eligible occupations to program On December 22nd, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) expanded the list of eligible occupations in the Global Talent Stream (GTS). By Asheesh Moosapeta
Express Entry candidates will be impacted by NOC changes implemented today Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will be transitioning to the 2021 version of the National Occupation Classification (NOC) system today, a change that has been in the works since the announcement on July 27. By Vimal Sivakumar
