Significant changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (“TFWP”) took effect on September 26, 2024. These changes are predicted to impact various sectors, particularly those employing low-wage workers such as … Read More
On July 1, 2024, Saskatchewan’s new immigration legislation, the Immigration Services Act (“ISA”) came into force, officially replacing the Foreign Worker Recruitment and Immigration Services Act (“FWRISA”). The ISA is … Read More
On October 24, 2024, the Government of Canada announced its intention to reduce immigration levels for 2025-2027 by reducing the number of permanent residents in 2025 from a previous target … Read More
On September 18, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (“IRCC”) made an announcement with potentially significant implications for employers – particularly regarding the reduction of work permit eligibility for accompanying … Read More
On September 18, 2024, the federal government announced further measures to reduce temporary residents in Canada. These most recent changes are summarized below.
Further reductions to study permits
As well as stating … Read More
The Canadian government legalized cannabis for recreational use in October 2018 and it started a growing cannabis industry that has significantly contributed to the Canadian economy.
However, everyday Canadians that work … Read More
AAIP’s new Expression of Interest System will launch on September 30, 2024.
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (“AAIP”) is a provincial economic immigration program that nominates individuals for permanent residence in … Read More
On August 26, 2024, the federal government announced new restrictions on the hiring of low-wage temporary foreign workers in Canada. This is a significant shift at policy targeting the low-wage … Read More
On July 24, 2024, in a landmark decision, a federal district Court in the U.S. ruled that searches of electronic devices at the U.S. border require a warrant and probable … Read More
Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages Minister states the federal government is considering restricting or refusing temporary foreign worker applications under the low-wage stream.
The Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) allows … Read More
