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
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
How you can move from the U.S. to Canada Here is a glance at some of the ways U.S. residents and citizens can move to Canada. The U.S. is one of the top source countries of foreign nationals who move to Canada. By Kareem El-Assal
Canada’s immigration levels are starting to slow down The number of new immigrants dipped in April as Canada continues to lose momentum. However, we can expect a stronger finish to 2021. In April 2021, Canada welcomed 21,105 new immigrants, the lowest monthly count since the start of the year. By Kareem El-Assal
Canada’s TV and film sector booming amid pandemic Workers on set are adhering to health and safety protocols with low reports of COVID-19 cases. Canada has been welcoming television (TV) and film personnel ever since the industry reopened last summer— and now it’s booming. By Mohanad Moetaz
Expedited work permits under CUKTCA Post-Brexit expedited work permit processing for U.K. nationals U.K. nationals are now able to apply for expedited work permits to work in Canada. By Shelby Thevenot
Many U.S. employers look to expand to Canada for more access to talent About 31 per cent of surveyed U.S. employers explicitly said they were expanding to Canada to hire foreign talent. The majority of U.S. employers in a recent survey said they are either considering expanding to Canada or have already set up shop. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada is still on pace to welcome 401,000 new immigrants in 2021 IRCC's March data shows Canada has landed over 70,000 new immigrants in the first quarter of this year. Canada landed 22,425 new permanent residents in March 2021. By Kareem El-Assal
