Canada to make major changes to temporary foreign worker regulations Stricter rules for employers and more protections for employees could be forthcoming. The Canadian government is proposing major changes to rules for temporary foreign workers, according to a recent article in the Canada Gazette. By Michael Schwartz
Ontario holds largest Expression of Interest draws to date A total of 1,685 international students and temporary foreign workers with profiles in Ontario's EOI system were invited to apply for a provincial nomination. Ontario held three major PNP draws targeting foreign workers, international students, and candidates with a job offer in rural communities on July 13. By Alexandra Miekus
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. nationals U.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
