Some travellers to Canada can now apply for a work permit at a port of entry Travellers need to be exempt from a temporary resident visa or be from the U.S., Greenland or Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, and meet other requirements. Most travellers to Canada were not able to apply for a work permit at a Canadian port of entry (POE) during the pandemic because of the travel restrictions that have been in place. However, they are now able to do so, provided they meet certain requirements. By Mohanad Moetaz
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
5 tips to avoid fraudulent job offers in Canada You've been looking for your dream job in Canada for a long time? Find out how you can reduce the risk of being the target of job offer fraud. Many people around the world aspire to live and work in Canada. The wide variety of jobs available and the diverse contexts in which these jobs can be performed make Canada a real land of opportunity. Not surprisingly, the web is full of employment scams designed to take advantage of people’s aspirations. By Stephen Sherman
Expert advice to Canadian employers: Five tips to hire a foreign worker when a Canadian is not available Due to historically low unemployment rates in Canada, more employers are turning to foreign workers to fill genuine labour shortages. If you are a Canadian employer considering hiring a foreign worker, here are five tips to increase the likelihood that your Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) application will be successful. A Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) and a temporary work permit must be obtained before a foreign national can begin working for a Canadian employer under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). By Stephen Sherman
Quebec government pledges new funding to help businesses recruit temporary foreign workers More Quebec employers are turning to temporary foreign workers to address labour shortages in the province Pour lire cet article en français, cliquez ici. The Government of Quebec has announced nearly $55 million in funding to help in the recruitment and integration of temporary foreign workers. By CIC News
Canadian tech group welcomes move to make Global Talent Stream permanent Two-week processing time for work visas 'a game-changer,' says Council of Canadian Innovators Canada’s Global Talent Stream pilot has been a “game-changer” for high-growth Canadian startups and the federal government’s proposal to make it permanent would be a welcome move, the Council of Canadian Innovators says. By CIC News
Get your Labour Market Impact Assessment applications in or face further delays, government warns employers Processing delays for foreign worker LMIA applications have skyrocketed in recent months, sparking government advisory Employers who require a Labour Market Impact Assessment under Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program should submit their application “as soon as possible” in order to avoid worsening delays, the government says. By CIC News
Temporary foreign workers gaining permanent residence in Canada on the rise Expanded pathways to Canadian permanent residence helping numbers grow, says new study A growing number of immigrants who come to Canada as temporary foreign workers are staying longer and obtaining permanent residence, a new report by Statistics Canada shows. By Stephen Smith
New information hub a must for foreign tech workers with AI experience Canada.ai provides the latest on Artificial Intelligence-related news and research around Canada Candidates for Canadian immigration with Information and Communications Technology experience will want to take note of Canada.ai, a new information hub showcasing developments and research in Canada’s burgeoning Artificial Intelligence industry. By Stephen Smith
