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 list of targeted occupations for facilitated LMIA process In Quebec, employers may be exempt from the requirement to include proof of recruitment efforts when hiring temporary foreign workers in a number of occupations. Quebec has released the new list of occupations eligible under the facilitated Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) process. By Alexandra Miekus
Most Canadians support permanent immigration pathways for temporary foreign workers The majority of Canadians agree that temporary immigrants are essential to the agricultural sector. The majority of Canadians want to see temporary workers in the agricultural sector become permanent residents, according to a new survey. By Shelby Thevenot
How family members of TFWs can come to Canada amid travel restrictions Coming to Canada for the purpose of family reunification during the coronavirus outbreak is considered essential travel. Family members of temporary foreign workers are not exempt from travel restrictions, but they may still be able to come to Canada. By Shelby Thevenot
TV and Film productions back in action across Canada After several months of complete shutdown, the Canadian film industry is seeing a surge in activity. Canada’s multi-billion-dollar television and film industry is well on its way to recovery despite coronavirus challenges. By Alexandra Miekus
Foreign TV and film workers eligible for priority processing TV and film crews who need TRVs may be eligible to get their work permits in two weeks Canada is now offering a 14-day processing standard for eligible foreign television and film workers. By Shelby Thevenot
Visitors can now apply for work permits from within Canada The new temporary policy will benefit temporary residents with job offers and Canadian employers, IRCC says. International visitors who are currently in Canada with a job offer can now apply for a work permit without having to leave the country. By Shelby Thevenot
Quebec Experience Program: changes come into effect Previously announced PEQ reforms come into effect today, affecting international students and temporary foreign workers’ applications. Pour lire cet article en français, cliquez ici. The new eligibility criteria for the Quebec Experience Program (or PEQ) introduced by the provincial government on July 9 take effect today, July 22. By Alexandra Miekus
Canada expedites process for temporary workers to start new jobs The new policy will allow temporary workers to start working in 10 days instead of 10 weeks after applying for work permit A new government policy is allowing temporary foreign workers, who already have a job offer in Canada, to start working while their application is being processed. By Shelby Thevenot
