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Canada raises wage thresholds for TFWP work permits

CIC News Canada raises wage thresholds for TFWP work permits The Canadian federal government has raised the hourly wage thresholds for the low-wage stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation Effective July 17, 2026, employers in high-unemployment regions cannot initiate new hiring or the renewal of existing TFWP…

Low-wage LMIA processing restrictions lifted for eight regions, including Halifax, Winnipeg, and Regina

CIC News Low-wage LMIA processing restrictions lifted for eight regions, including Halifax, Winnipeg, and Regina Beginning July 10, the federal government will start processing low-wage Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications in eight regions across Canada, including in Halifax, Winnipeg, and Regina. Other regions, such as Saskatoon and Kamloops, are now no longer eligible for…

Temporary residence application processing times decline across the board

CIC News Temporary residence application processing times decline across the board The latest processing times for temporary residence applications have been released by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), with no reported increases to wait times. For wait time improvements, the most notable among the changes (in order), included Super visas: Five-week improvement for submissions…

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…

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

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…

Ottawa places first among North American cities in new quality of life rankings

CIC News Ottawa places first among North American cities in new quality of life rankings Newly released data designates Ottawa as Canada’s most livable city for 2026, providing a high quality of life for residents and visitors alike. Ranking 28 on a global scale, Ottawa also takes the top spot across all of North America…

How international students in Canada can earn money on-campus, off-campus, or remotely

CIC News How international students in Canada can earn money on-campus, off-campus, or remotely International students in Canada looking to make some extra spending money may want to consider a side hustle, such as food delivery or website design. If your study permit conditions allow for it and you meet eligibility criteria, you can engage…

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…