Quebec updates salary requirements for hiring temporary foreign workers Beginning December 1, MIFI will use a new salary guide to verify the wages offered to temporary foreign workers. Quebec employers seeking to hire temporary foreign workers will have to refer to a new salary guide, the province’s Ministère de l’Immigration de la Francisation et de l’Intégration has announced. By Alexandra Miekus
Immigrants can boost productivity for Canadian businesses, study finds Statistics Canada suggests that immigrants contribute substantially to Canadian firms. With an increase in the number of immigrant workers comes productivity growth for Canadian businesses. By Alexandra Miekus
Benefits may ease financial burden for immigrants through pandemic Immigrants experiencing financial hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic can benefit from support provided by the Canadian government Canada continues to implement new measures to help its citizens and stimulate the economy, many of which are accessible to immigrants. By Alexandra Miekus
Canada facilitates settlement of immigrants in Yukon communities Foreign workers with a valid Yukon nomination and job offers from up to three employers in selected Yukon communities will be eligible for an open work permit. The Government of Canada is helping Yukon communities to recruit and retain immigration candidates through open work permits. By Alexandra Miekus
How to enter Canada from the U.S. during coronavirus Despite coronavirus travel restrictions, certain U.S. nationals and residents still have options to enter Canada at this time. Travel between Canada and the United States has been restricted since March 21, to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. The agreements have since been renewed on a monthly basis. By Alexandra Miekus
Quebec announces major immigration program reforms; 2 new pilots Quebec government announces reforms to its popular Quebec Experience Program and its intention to launch two new pilot programs. Pour lire cet article en français, cliquez ici. Following public consultations, the Quebec government announced today long-awaited reforms to its Quebec Experience Program. It will also launch two new pilot programs. By Kareem El-Assal
Mendicino: Immigration to remain “enduring value” after coronavirus In two recent interviews with the Canadian media, federal Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino emphasized the "vital importance" of immigrants for Canada and its economy during and after the coronavirus pandemic. COVID-19 is showing us the need for continued strong immigration to Canada and the important contribution of immigrant workers to the Canadian economy, federal Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino said Friday when he spoke with the Canadian Press. By Alexandra Miekus
A look ahead: Forecasting Canada’s immigration outlook and disruptors between 2020-2029 Declining birth rate means immigration will play a major role over the next decade The past decade was among the most eventful in Canadian immigration history. By Kareem El-Assal
Taking part in a Canadian event this summer? Your role may require a work permit Learn the factors that determine whether a work permit is required or not With the arrival of summer in Canada, the extensive lineup of festivals, conferences and conventions is set to begin. These events are usually quite elaborate and often require the entry into Canada of one or more foreign nationals to be actively involved in the necessary preparations. By Stephen Sherman
