Mendicino announces 2 new immigration programs for Hongkongers Recent grads and workers in Canada who have a Hong Kong passport have more pathways to permanent residence.On June 8, Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino unveiled two new immigration streams, which offer a path to permanent residence for eligible Hongkongers in Canada who are workers or recent graduates. By Shelby Thevenot
Expedited work permits under CUKTCA Post-Brexit expedited work permit processing for U.K. nationalsU.K. nationals are now able to apply for expedited work permits to work in Canada. By Shelby Thevenot
Many U.S. employers look to expand to Canada for more access to talent About 31 per cent of surveyed U.S. employers explicitly said they were expanding to Canada to hire foreign talent.The majority of U.S. employers in a recent survey said they are either considering expanding to Canada or have already set up shop. By Shelby Thevenot
Ontario to introduce Expression of Interest system for 5 immigration streams Public consultations suggested the new system would be "fairer and more predictable."Ontario is changing the registration system of five of its economic-class immigration streams in the coming weeks. By Shelby Thevenot
Some essential workers exempt from work permits and quarantine Foreign nationals who are coming to Canada to support critical infrastructure, or are essential for health and safety reasons, may be exempt from travel restrictions. Certain foreign workers who are looking to work in essential occupations may only need a temporary resident visa (TRV) or an electronic travel authorization (eTA) to work in Canada, rather than a work permit. By Mohanad Moetaz
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 governmentCanada 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
