How to maintain status in Canada as a CEC candidate with an expiring PGWP As Express Entry draws continue to target PNP candidates, CEC candidates currently in Canada on a PGWP are worried about how to maintain status and stay in Canada while they wait. Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates in the Express Entry pool have not been invited to apply for permanent residence since the last-all program draw, nearly two months ago, on January 18. By Edana Robitaille
What are my rights as a Temporary Foreign Worker in Canada? Even as temporary workers, foreign nationals in Canada are guaranteed rights that their employer must adhere to; or risk legal repercussions. Canada’s human rights policies are expansive, even extending to foreign nationals who have temporarily come to work in the country. By Asheesh Moosapeta
Report: High immigration targets likely to benefit western provinces A new report by Desjardins suggests that the Prairies will experience economic gains from immigration across Canada this year. A recent economic report by Desjardins shows that Canada’s increased immigration targets are likely to have a positive impact on provincial economies, particularly in the western provinces. By Edana Robitaille
Family of some temporary foreign workers now eligible for Canadian work permits under temporary measure Family members of workers in the high-wage stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program or the International Mobility Program are eligible to apply for an open work permit. Starting today, January 30, family members of some temporary foreign workers (TFWs) will be eligible for work permits. By Edana Robitaille
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
Canada relaxes temporary foreign worker program rules to address labour shortages Canadian food services employers will be able to hire up to 30% of their workforce through the TFWP, and other changes coming for temporary foreign workers. Canada has introduced measures to make it easier for Canadian employers to access temporary foreign workers. By Shelby Thevenot
Quebec companies can now hire more temporary foreign workers Quebec workplaces can now have up to 20% temporary foreign workers on staff. A previously-announced measure allowing Quebec employers to recruit more temporary foreign workers took effect on January 10. By Alexandra Miekus
How to hire immigrants for jobs in Canada Learn about the process for hiring foreign employees to work in Canada. Every year, Canadian employers fill hundreds of thousands of jobs with foreign workers. By Shelby Thevenot
Quebec is moving forward with measures to welcome more temporary foreign workers Changes are being put in place to allow more temporary foreign workers in the restaurant, hotel, retail and food processing sectors in Quebec. Following consultations with labour market partners, Quebec has added over 30 new occupations that will be eligible for facilitated processing under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. By Alexandra Miekus
