Oct 4, 2024 | Newfoundland, Press Room
Starting November 1, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will enforce stricter eligibility criteria for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program, focusing on aligning international graduates with Canada’s labor market needs. The new rules...
Oct 4, 2024 | Newfoundland, Press Room
Ottawa, October 4, 2024—Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended a temporary public policy that exempts certain low-risk, in-Canada foreign nationals from needing an additional immigration medical examination (IME) as part of their application....
Oct 1, 2024 | Newfoundland, Press Room
The federal government is committed to supporting critical sectors in regional economies while providing skilled workers with clear pathways to permanent residence. Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced that...
Sep 27, 2024 | Newfoundland, Press Room
Many Indian students are reconsidering their plans to study in Canada. The Canadian government recently announced a 10% reduction in international student permits, which has caused concern among prospective students. Additionally, issues like the high cost of living...
Sep 26, 2024 | Newfoundland, Press Room
The Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program is designed as an extraordinary measure to be used only when qualified Canadians and permanent residents are not able to fill job vacancies. Unfortunately, the TFW Program has been used to circumvent hiring talented workers...
Sep 18, 2024 | Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Press Room
Program Integrity Policy This important policy outlines the accountability mechanisms that allow the Immigration and Population Growth (IPG) Branch of the Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration (LSI) to ensure integrity within its economic immigration programs....
Sep 18, 2024 | New Brunswick, Press Room
Effective September 18, 2024, the acceptance of new endorsement applications under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) is paused for the remainder of the year, as our full allocation for 2024 has been reached. Employer Designation applications will continue to be...
Sep 18, 2024 | Newfoundland, Press Room
Canada has a long and proud history of welcoming newcomers from around the world who support our economy and enrich our country. In response to labour shortages and the aftershocks of the pandemic, the federal government took steps to meet the urgent needs of...
Sep 15, 2024 | Newfoundland, Press Room
The Filipino Newfoundlanders Basketball Association held its second annual tournament over the weekend. While teams were hoping to win the trophy, the association’s main goal is to help newcomers settle. The CBC’s Henrike Wilhelm has that story. Source...
Sep 7, 2024 | Newfoundland, Press Room
Migrant workers don’t need to be shown the door, they need better protections By Yumna Iftikhar, theindependent.ca A local migrant workers’ rights advocate says Canada’s scaled back temporary foreign worker program dehumanizes migrant workers and will further harm...
Sep 1, 2024 | New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Press Room
International students in Toronto will be adversely affected by an impending federal rule that says they will be able to work up to 24 hours a week off-campus when school is in session, students and advocates say. The new rule is expected to take effect this month,...
Aug 31, 2024 | New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Press Room
The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) was a community-driven program designed to spread the benefits of economic immigration to smaller communities in Canada. It aimed to create a path to permanent residence for skilled foreign workers who wanted to work and...
Aug 30, 2024 | Newfoundland, Press Room
Industry-Specific Talent Pathways Launched Under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program Today, the Government of Saskatchewan announced two new talent pathways under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) to grow the workforce in the agriculture and...
Aug 29, 2024 | New Brunswick, Press Room
New Brunswick has temporarily paused its Express Entry and Skilled Worker immigration streams due to reaching its federal-appointed quota for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). This decision aims to manage the high demand and ensure that potential applicants are...
Aug 29, 2024 | New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Press Room
The nine-digit Social Insurance Number (SIN) is fundamental to work in Canada and access Government of Canada programs and services. Each year, Employment and Social Development Canada/Service Canada sees an increased demand for SIN applications, especially as...
Aug 28, 2024 | New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Press Room
Ottawa, August 28, 2024— Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has ended a temporary public policy that allowed visitors to apply for a work permit from within Canada, effective immediately. IRCC introduced the policy in August 2020 to help visitors who...
Aug 28, 2024 | New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Press Room
Federal government reducing number of temporary foreign worker The federal government says that with high unemployment nationwide, it’s reducing the number of temporary foreign workers in the country. But how will these rules impact temporary foreign workers in...
Aug 28, 2024 | New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Press Room
Federal government to reduce number of temporary foreign workers due to high unemployment With high unemployment nationwide, the federal government says it’s planning to reduce the number of temporary foreign workers in the country. But how will these rules...
Aug 28, 2024 | New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Press Room
Pushback being planned as employers examine how changes will affect their businesses A tightening of the rules on the use of temporary foreign workers in Canada is raising concerns in Newfoundland and Labrador, with some saying it will be especially painful in rural...
Aug 26, 2024 | New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Press Room
The Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program is designed as an extraordinary measure to be used only when qualified Canadians and permanent residents are not able to fill job vacancies. Unfortunately, the TFW Program has been used to circumvent hiring talented workers...
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