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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Workplace News
British Columbia enhances Provincial Nominee Program to aid international workers and curb exploitation
In a recent move by the government, British Columbia is set to reform its Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) to provide clearer pathways for international workers while combating exploitation by…
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By Hugh Kruzel | The Sudbury Star Known as RNIP, the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot has, over the five years of its activity, demonstrated value and success, supporters say, connecting…
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Opinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
What’s behind the dramatic shift in Canadian public opinion about immigration levels?
By Leah Hamilton, Mount Royal University In June 2023, Canada’s population reached 40 million. For the first time in history, the population grew by more than a million (2.7 per…
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FeaturedImmigration
Lawyer awarded $400K after Chinese immigration firm forged his signature on Nova Scotia PNP applications
An Ontario lawyer has been awarded $400,000 in damages from a Chinese immigration consulting firm after it forged his signature on least 25 applications to a Nova Scotia provincial nominee…
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ImmigrationWorkplace Legislation/Press Releases
Canada, U.K. sign new youth mobility agreement to enhance opportunities for young workers
In a joint effort to empower Canadian and British youth with enriching work opportunities, the Canadian Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, the Honourable Sean Fraser, and the UK Minister…
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ImmigrationWorkplace Legislation/Press Releases
Ottawa introduces category-based selection for Express Entry immigration system to target labour shortages
In an effort to address the urgent need to fill numerous job vacancies across the country, the Government of Canada has recognized the role of immigration in solving this challenge.…
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Government of Canada funds program to address labour shortages and attract newcomers in the Southern Interior of B.C.
By Pacific Economic Development Canada Newcomers to Canada enrich our country. They also bring valuable skills that help fill labour shortages across Canada. Finding qualified employees can be challenging, especially for employers in…
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Opinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
New regulations on migrant farm workers should tackle employer/employee power imbalances
By Stephanie Mayell, University of Toronto; C. Susana Caxaj, Western University, and Janet McLaughlin, Wilfrid Laurier University The government of Canada recently amended the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations to…
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ImmigrationWorkplace Legislation/Press Releases
Canada doubles immigration program for out-of-status construction workers in the Greater Toronto Area
By Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada The Government of Canada continues to deliver innovative immigration measures, such as creating pathways for out-of-status migrants, to help Canadian employers address critical labour…
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