New IRCC data shows foreign worker arrivals fell 47% (-184,490 permits) as Canada’s temporary resident population shrank to 2.86 million. Meanwhile, Ottawa is opening trade-mobility talks with ASEAN, India, and the UAE.
French-language immigration targets are increasing toward 12% by 2029, but applicants must distinguish Express Entry, the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot, Francophone Mobility and the future student permanent residence route. Each has different language, employment and status requirements.
Canada will allow eligible Indonesian and Malaysian travellers to apply for an eTA instead of a visa, improving air travel efficiency and supporting economic ties.
The latest forward regulatory framework introduces sweeping integrity mandates for temporary workers, highlighted by new language proficiency requirements for specific International Mobility Program streams. Additionally, the government is making permanent the ability for temporary workers to change employers without waiting
Canada plans to require certain International Mobility Program applicants to submit official language test scores as part of upcoming regulatory amendments. The change aims to improve workforce integration and increase the long-term success of temporary foreign workers, while helping employers
A Canadian public policy continues to allow temporary foreign workers already in the country to begin new employment while their work permit applications are being processed. Aimed at reducing delays and improving labour mobility, the measure supports workers on maintained
