How to immigrate to Canada from the U.S. A summary of Canadian immigration pathways from temporary residence to permanent residence, family-class sponsorship, or getting permanent residence on arrival. If your goal is to get Canadian permanent residence, you have a number of options depending on your individual circumstances, and your settlement goals. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada employment regains pre-pandemic levels in September Employment returned to its February levels last month, and employment continues to increase for very recent immigrants. Canada’s economy gained 157,000 jobs last month, bringing the employment rate to within a percentage point of pre-pandemic levels. 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
Jobs in Prince Edward Island that are in demand due to COVID-19 Various jobs in the island were negatively impacted by the pandemic, while others increased in-demand. With the negative economic impact of COVID-19, many of us lost our jobs or saw our hours reduced. Others had to start working from home in an effort to slow the spread of the virus. By Mohanad Moetaz
Quebec skilled workers now eligible for Bridging Open Work Permit Quebec skilled worker applicants in Canada can now obtain a BOWP for an initial duration of 24 months. As of August 31, 2021, temporary foreign workers who reside in Quebec and have been selected by Quebec as skilled workers, are eligible, under certain conditions, to apply for a Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP). By Kareem El-Assal
Visitors in Canada continue to have access to work permits IRCC announced the extension of a temporary policy introduced a year ago to help employers find workers and allow temporary residents to enter the workforce. Canada announced that it is extending until February 28, 2022, a coronavirus-related measure allowing visitors to obtain work permits. By Alexandra Miekus
Canada recovers 90,000 jobs in August Statistics Canada's Labour Force Survey suggests Canada's economy is continuing on an upward trajectory. The number of people employed in Canada almost caught up to pre-pandemic levels in August, according to the newest Labour Force Survey. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada had 815,800 job vacancies in June Statistics Canada's latest job vacancy report suggests job openings were driven by the accommodation and food services sector. This past June, there was a spike in job openings in accommodation and food services in Canada. By Shelby Thevenot
What visas you need to come to Canada for conferences and conventions The documents you need as an attendee, presenter, and what to do if you have a criminal history. Event organizers are already planning to hold conferences and conventions in-person in 2022, pending the ongoing pandemic. Some have already gone back to in-person programming for the fall. By Michael Schwartz
