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Five tips for landing your first job in Canada after graduating as an international student

CIC News Five tips for landing your first job in Canada after graduating as an international student Breaking into the Canadian job market can be challenging for the many international student graduates seeking employment on their post-graduation work permits (PGWPs). Finding a job upon graduation is challenging even for native-born Canadians, let alone international students,…

Canada is prioritizing applicants in these occupations for faster work permit processing

CIC News Canada is prioritizing applicants in these occupations for faster work permit processing Applicants in certain occupations designated as performing or supporting “essential services” in Canada can receive priority processing on their work permit application. This expedited processing covers employer-specific work permits, including but not limited to: Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)-based work permits;…

Statistics Canada is hiring for 32,000 jobs across Canada – work permit holders qualify, may build eligibility for PR

CIC News Statistics Canada is hiring for 32,000 jobs across Canada – work permit holders qualify, may build eligibility for PR The next Census of Population is being conducted in May of 2026, and Statistics Canada is hiring for approximately 32,000 jobs across the country to aid in data collection. Work permit holders will qualify…

Quebec extends freeze on low-wage TFWP work permits

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…

Last chance for young professionals from select countries to be considered for LMIA-exempt work permits under International Experience Canada in 2025

CIC News Last chance for young professionals from select countries to be considered for LMIA-exempt work permits under International Experience Canada in 2025 If you wish to be considered for an International Experience Canada (IEC) work permit in 2025, your window to submit a candidate profile is closing. Eligible foreign youth (aged 18–35 or 18–30)…

Canada to target tech talent impacted by H-1B fee hike, says Carney

CIC News Canada to target tech talent impacted by H-1B fee hike, says Carney Prime Minister Mark Carney has indicated Canada is looking to introduce measures to attract talent impacted by the United States’ H-1B fee hike. Carney made the comments while addressing reporters in the United Kingdom on September 27, after participating in the…

Who can get an open work permit as the spouse of an international student?

CIC News Who can get an open work permit as the spouse of an international student? If you are the spouse or common-law partner of an international student, you may be eligible for an open work permit (OWP). This open work permit authorizes you to work for most employers for most industries in Canada. It…

Ontario to remove interprovincial barriers for regulated professions

CIC News Ontario to remove interprovincial barriers for regulated professions This past Labour Day, the Ontario Government announced it will be making it easier for out-of-province workers in regulated professions to begin working in Ontario. This change, known as the “As of Right” framework, will allow certified professionals to become authorized to work in Ontario…

Regions respond to great demand for Canada’s new rural pathway to permanent residence

CIC News Regions respond to great demand for Canada’s new rural pathway to permanent residence Canada’s new rural pathway to permanent residence has been met with incredible demand by employers and foreign nationals in participating regions. Local economic development organizations participating in the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) have responded with measures such as tightening…

Canada increases funds needed to immigrate through rural pathways for PR by over 30%

CIC News Canada increases funds needed to immigrate through rural pathways for PR by over 30% Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has increased the minimum settlement fund requirement for those immigrating through the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP). As of July 29, 2025, foreign nationals need a…