international mobility program

Lululemon’s growth is officially recognized as a significant investment project

Under the Canada-British Columbia Immigration Agreement (the Agreement), British Columbia can identify significant investment projects that will benefit from a facilitative immigration measure; the ability to bypass having to submit a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).

By Julia Hornstein

How to come to Quebec as a skilled worker

Quebec has a unique status in Canada, with specific provisions and powers in place to protect its distinct culture and language. Although the Canadian Constitution states that immigration falls under both federal and provincial power, Quebec has more immigration authority than any other province. In 1968, Quebec launched its own immigration ministry.

By Julia Hornstein

What are my rights as a Temporary Foreign Worker in Canada?

Canada’s human rights policies are expansive, even extending to foreign nationals who have temporarily come to work in the country.

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

Comparing the Temporary Foreign Worker Program against the International Mobility Program

Canada has more than 100 different options for foreign nationals looking to come to this country. Many of these pathways can be categorized under two general programs: the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) and the International Mobility Program (IMP).

By Vimal Sivakumar

How can I get a Canadian Significant Benefit Work Permit?

Overview The Significant Benefit Work Permit (SBWP) is a special work permit available to workers whose hiring would deliver significant benefit to Canada, either economically, culturally and/or socially.

By Asheesh Moosapeta

Canada introduces strengthened protections for the Temporary Foreign Worker Program

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) alongside Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations concerning Temporary Foreign Workers (TFWs).

By Edana Robitaille

What is the Temporary Foreign Worker Program?

The Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) is a government program administered by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) and Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC); to allow companies to hire temporary foreign workers (TFWs) where there is a need for them in the Canadian labour force, and for foreign workers to seek employment with companies […]

By Asheesh Moosapeta

Quebec adds dozens of jobs to 2022 facilitated LMIA process list

Quebec has published an updated version of the list of high-demand jobs for which the process of hiring temporary foreign workers is made easier.

By Alexandra Miekus