Canada’s immigration pathways for tech talent Canada offers many temporary and permanent options to attract global tech talent. Canada’s tech sector is booming, and industry growth is expected to continue outpacing the number of skilled tech workers in the Canadian labour force. This growth comes from a mix of startups and large companies, such as Google and Amazon, investing more money and growing their businesses in Canada. This investment is a core piece […] By Edana Robitaille
Why does Canada welcome over 400,000 immigrants per year? The three classes of immigration in Canada and their purpose. Canada’s immigration goal is to continuously increase immigration levels in order to strengthen the economy, reunite families and provide humanitarian assistance to refugees. By Julia Hornstein
Quebec adds dozens of jobs to 2022 facilitated LMIA process list The Quebec government has expanded the list of occupations eligible under the Facilitated Labour Market Impact Assessment process to include entry-level jobs. 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
Quebec skilled workers can now submit applications for open work permits through the IMP+ Skilled workers from foreign countries who already have a CSQ can now apply for an open work permit while awaiting the federal government's final decision on their permanent residence. A new pathway to bring in skilled workers who have been selected by Quebec and are waiting for permanent residence is now open for applications. By Alexandra Miekus
Why employers are able to hire more tech talent in Canada Canada has a number of work permit and permanent residency options to support the hiring of foreign talent in tech. Canadian tech employers continue to face labour shortages, as the tech sector continues to grow despite the pandemic. One way to support gaps in the labour market is to hire talent from abroad. By Shelby Thevenot
Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba and BC release immigration draw results Canada's provincial immigration draws from March 21 to 25. This past week, Quebec released its immigration draw results. BC held its weekly Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) round of invitations. Ontario and Manitoba also held PNP draws. By Shelby Thevenot
Quebec issues 306 invitations in new Arrima draw Quebec's immigration ministry released details of an immigration draw held February 24. Quebec invited 306 skilled workers to apply for permanent selection on February 24. By Alexandra Miekus
Québec lance 306 nouvelles invitations via Arrima Le ministère de l'Immigration du Québec a publié les détails d'une nouvelle ronde d'invitations via Arrima. Québec a invité 306 travailleurs qualifiés à présenter une demande de sélection permanente le 24 février. By Alexandra Miekus
Quebec releases 2022 list of occupations eligible for facilitated LMIA Quebec has updated the list of high-demand jobs for which employers do not need to prove that they have made recruitment efforts when hiring temporary foreign workers. Quebec released a new list of in-demand occupations that benefit from facilitated processing under the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) process. By Alexandra Miekus
