The Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program is an essential component of Canada’s labour market strategy, designed to address gaps when qualified Canadian workers are unavailable. However, as the labour market stabilizes post-pandemic, the government is recalibrating the program to ensure
The Canada Child Benefit (CCB) provides essential financial support to low- and middle-income families, aiding them in raising children under 18 years of age. Since its inception in July 2016, the CCB has significantly helped families by offering a monthly
British Columbia (B.C.) is setting higher standards and strengthening protections for international students in the province, which hosts approximately 553,000 post-secondary students. Among these, more than 217,600 are international students from over 150 countries. These students are distributed between public
British Columbia (B.C.) is making significant investments in student housing as part of the “Homes for People” initiative, committing over $2 billion to build 12,000 on-campus student housing beds. So far, 9,095 new beds are either completed or underway, providing
Global News – In recent months, rent growth in Canada has generally stalled, with notable declines in some of the country’s most expensive cities. The latest rent report from Urbanation and Rentals.ca for June highlights a mixed landscape across the
In an effort to better support caregivers and Canadian families, the Government of Canada has introduced two new pilot programs aimed at enhancing the caregiver community and providing families with the quality care they deserve. This initiative is part of
Saskatchewan continues to exhibit robust economic growth, marked by a significant increase in employment figures. According to the latest Statistics Canada data, the province added 14,400 new jobs year-over-year, including 7,300 full-time positions and 7,100 part-time jobs over June of
The Ontario government is taking significant steps to expand its health care workforce by enhancing pathways for internationally educated professionals. These changes aim to address the urgent need for skilled workers in health care, improve the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program
On July 1, the Immigration Services Act came into force in Saskatchewan, marking a significant step forward in enhancing the province’s ability to manage and monitor the immigration system. This new legislation aims to protect foreign workers from exploitation, streamline
On July 1, 2024, the International Credentials Recognition Act will come into effect in British Columbia, paving the way for internationally trained professionals to utilize their skills and advance their careers within the province. This act is a significant step
The governments of Ontario and Alberta are partnering to create more opportunities for internationally trained skilled workers. Through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), both provinces aim to enhance international credential recognition and post-journeyperson certification, aiming to address the pressing need
The Government of Canada is intensifying its efforts to safeguard Temporary Foreign Workers (TFWs) by enhancing penalties for non-compliant employers under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR). With a 36% increase in Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMP) compared to the
The Canadian government has introduced new measures to eliminate the practice of “flagpoling” for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) applicants, effective immediately. This initiative aims to reduce the burden on border services and streamline the processing of immigration applications within Canada.
Canadian citizenship laws are evolving to address long-standing issues faced by Canadians born abroad and their descendants. Bill C-71 aims to rectify these issues, making Canadian citizenship more inclusive and fair. Introduced by the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration,
Ontario has made a crucial update to its language testing requirements for the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). Specifically, the province will not accept the IELTS One Skill Retake test for applicants under the Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills stream.
