In a ruling of interest to employers using third-party recruiters, the British Columbia Supreme Court has ruled that Mac’s Convenience Stores is vicariously liable for the breach of fiduciary duty …
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FeaturedImmigration
Federal Court upholds denial of residency application due to lack of continuous employment
The Federal Court has dismissed an application for judicial review by a man who sought to challenge a decision by an immigration officer that denied him and his family permanent …
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ImmigrationWorkplace News
Changes to Temporary Foreign Worker Program set to take effect in late September
The federal government has announced additional details and next steps regarding upcoming changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program, set to take effect on September 26, 2024. These adjustments, …
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FeaturedImmigration
Foreign worker not eligible for OHIP because she works remotely for company located in Quebec, Nova Scotia: Board
In a decision handed down by the Health Services Appeal and Review Board, an Ontario worker and her family were denied continued eligibility for health coverage under the Ontario Health …
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ImmigrationWorkplace News
Nova Scotia premier challenges Ottawa’s plan to send asylum seekers to province
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has firmly rejected a federal government proposal to send nearly 6,000 asylum seekers to the province, citing concerns about capacity and the potential impact on …
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ImmigrationOpinion/Commentary
Canada needs to overhaul the Temporary Foreign Worker program, not just tinker with it
By Jane Stinson, Carleton University The federal government recently announced important changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker program, a program that allows Canadian employers to hire foreign nationals to fill labour shortages …
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The federal government has approved Quebec’s request to temporarily halt the processing of new Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications for low-wage positions in the Montréal economic region. The suspension, …
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Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program, intended to fill job vacancies when qualified Canadians are unavailable, is undergoing reforms to combat misuse and ensure the protection of both Canadian and …
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ImmigrationOpinion/Commentary
Why Canada must act urgently to give undocumented migrants legal status
By Delphine Nakache, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa; Idil Atak, Toronto Metropolitan University; Jason Foster, Athabasca University, and Luin Goldring, York University, Canada Since the Canadian government announced in December 2021 …
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ImmigrationWorkplace News
Saskatchewan strengthens immigration laws, says move will protect foreign workers
Saskatchewan’s new legislation aimed at bolstering its immigration system and safeguarding foreign workers from exploitation is now in effect. The Immigration Services Act, which came into effect on July 1, …