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
It is now easier to get a Bridging Open Work Permit in Canada Immigration applicants no longer need to wait until 4 months before their work permit expires to apply for a BOWP. They may be eligible for a BOWP even if their work permit expired. Canada recently announced changes to the Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) program that will make it more accessible. By Shelby Thevenot
Work in Canada: How to Get a Work Permit Canada has over 100 different work permit pathways. Discover your options. Each year, Canada issues hundreds of thousands of work permits to talent from all over the world. By Daniel Levy
Graphic designers now among film and TV workers who can get expedited work permits A new public policy allows graphic designers working on film and TV production in Canada to skip the lengthy and expensive LMIA process. If you are a graphic designer working on a live-action film or TV show, coming to Canada just became easier. By Michael Schwartz
Quebec announces deals to help hire and retain temporary foreign workers Quebec becomes the first Canadian province to sign an agreement with Ottawa to help address ongoing labour shortages. Canada’s government is implementing measures to make it easier to hire temporary workers in Quebec, the province announced today. By Alexandra Miekus
What you need to know about coming to Canada as a performing artist Depending on the work you’re doing in Canada, you may not need a work permit to perform. Typically, Canada requires foreign nationals who want to work in Canada to have work permits. However, Canada also has several exceptions to this rule. By Michael Schwartz
Canada to make major changes to temporary foreign worker regulations Stricter rules for employers and more protections for employees could be forthcoming. The Canadian government is proposing major changes to rules for temporary foreign workers, according to a recent article in the Canada Gazette. By Michael Schwartz
