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ANALYSIS: How Canada’s immigration strategy supports Carney’s “third path” to global prosperity

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CIC News ANALYSIS: How Canada’s immigration strategy supports Carney’s “third path” to global prosperity Canada’s immigration strategy underpins Carney’s ambitious plan to spearhead the development of a new global economic order. Join the Angus Reid Forum and get $5 in points! In an acclaimed speech at the World Economic Forum at Davos on Tuesday, the…

Canada’s overall foreign worker and student numbers drop for the first time in years

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CIC News Canada’s overall foreign worker and student numbers drop for the first time in years For the first time in years, the overall number of study and work permit holders in Canada has decreased year over year, as tightening immigration regulations in the country continue to impact temporary residents. Between 2024 and 2025, Canada…

Quebec extends freeze on low-wage TFWP work permits

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CIC News Quebec extends freeze on low-wage TFWP work permits Quebec employers and foreign nationals in the regions of Montreal and Laval will continue to be unable to apply for or renew work permits under the low-wage stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). The province’s immigration authority has extended the moratorium on low-wage…

New report shows downtrend of US temporary foreign workers in Canada

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CIC News New report shows downtrend of US temporary foreign workers in Canada The number of temporary foreign workers that are US citizens coming to Canada on a work permit has been trending downward from 2010 to 2023, according to a new report published by Statistics Canada. On the other hand, the number of US…

Regions in Canada where low-wage LMIAs won’t be processed, as of April 4

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CIC News Regions in Canada where low-wage LMIAs won’t be processed, as of April 4 The federal government has released its quarterly list of census metropolitan areas (CMAs) where low-wage Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) will not be processed. In August 2024, it was announced that the government would stop processing LMIA applications under the…

Quebec extends suspension of low-wage LMIAs in Montreal, adds Laval

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CIC News Quebec extends suspension of low-wage LMIAs in Montreal, adds Laval Quebec is extending its suspension of Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program by nine months. As per an announcement by Jean-François Roberge, Minister of Immigration, Francisation and Integration, on February 27, 2025, the suspension will be extended until…

How can my foreign employees legally work in Canada?

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CIC News How can my foreign employees legally work in Canada? To avoid running afoul of Canadian authorities, you should ensure that any foreign employees you require to work in Canada are legally authorized to do so. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm You have three main options: Work…

New data suggests growing demand for temporary foreign workers in several Canadian industries

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CIC News New data suggests growing demand for temporary foreign workers in several Canadian industries Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) reports that the number of people approved to work as temporary foreign workers (TFWs) in Canada has doubled compared to five years ago. According to publicly available ESDC data, in 2023, employers were cleared…

Canada announces changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program to better address labour market needs

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CIC News Canada announces changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program to better address labour market needs Immigration Minister Marc Miller and Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault have announced changes to Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). This is a developing story. Other announcements were made during this press conference. CICNews will provide update as more…

Federal court reverses IRCC work permit refusals based on language ability

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CIC News Federal court reverses IRCC work permit refusals based on language ability Two recent cases before the Federal Court of Canada dealt with work permit applications where an Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) officer denied the application based on the applicant’s language ability. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration…