Temporary residents now have until summer 2021 to restore their status Foreign national workers, students and visitors now have until August 31 to apply to restore their residency status. The Canadian immigration department is giving temporary residents another chance to extend their stay in Canada. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada employment growth slows in November Between October and November, employment rose 0.3 per cent, following an increase of 0.5 per cent in the month before. Although Canada’s labour market still saw improvements in November, the rate of recovery is continuing to slow. By Shelby Thevenot
Quebec launches direct employer-immigrant recruitment portal New portal allows employers to have direct access to potential candidates already in Québec or abroad and to benefit from personalized support offered by an immigration advisor. A new feature of the Employer Portal allows businesses to recruit immigrant job seekers in Quebec and abroad using data from the Arrima system. By Alexandra Miekus
How you can move to Canada from the U.S. Immigration programs for skilled workers, families, students, and temporary workers Every year, many people come to Canada from the U.S., whether it is for school, family, work, or the opportunity to start a new life. By Shelby Thevenot
UPDATE: Ontario closed registration window for Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream The OINP expects a significant number of people to access the system. The Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream reached its registration limit. By Shelby Thevenot
4 ways to move to Canada under CUSMA U.S. and Mexican citizens can work and conduct business in Canada under CUSMA, here are your options. Eligible U.S. and Mexican citizens can skip some of the red tape to come work or conduct business in Canada. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada is now sending work and study permits by mail Study and work permit applicants who have received their approval letters no longer have to go to the border to activate their permits. Foreign nationals who are in Canada and who have been approved to work or study can now get their permits sent to them by mail. By Shelby Thevenot
Saskatchewan PNP invites 535 immigration candidates The province invited candidates with work experience in one of 81 in-demand occupations. A new draw held by Saskatchewan on September 24 invited 535 immigration candidates to apply for permanent residence. By Alexandra Miekus
Immigrants can boost productivity for Canadian businesses, study finds Statistics Canada suggests that immigrants contribute substantially to Canadian firms. With an increase in the number of immigrant workers comes productivity growth for Canadian businesses. By Alexandra Miekus
