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Median hourly wage updated for 2023 Temporary Foreign Worker Program

Median hourly wages in all provinces and territories (except for Nunavut) will increase after May 31st.

By Julia Hornstein

Quebec releases 2023 list of jobs eligible for simplified LMIAs

The Quebec Ministry of Immigration recently released its latest list of occupations eligible for simplified Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) processing.

By Vimal Sivakumar

How can TV and Film workers work in Canada?

Canada has played host to productions for some of the world’s all-time most popular movies and TV shows.

By Vimal Sivakumar

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

IRCC extends policy that allows visitors to obtain work permits if they have valid job offers

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that any foreign national who receives a job offer while in Canada will be able to apply for, and receive, a work permit.

By Edana Robitaille

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

Sunwing says holiday travel disruptions caused by rejection of an LMIA

Sunwing Airlines is crediting the rejection of a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) on December 9 as a major factor in widespread disruption to its passengers over the holiday season.

By Edana Robitaille

Study: International students face unique disadvantage when trying to become permanent residents in Canada

A recent study called From Student to Immigrant? Multi-step Pathways to Permanent Residence suggests that too many Canadian international students face multi-step, indirect pathways to Canadian permanent residence (PR).

By Vimal Sivakumar

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