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IRCC to Mandate Language Testing for International Mobility Program Work Permits, allowing Workers to Change Employers Faster

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

April 9, 2026 18:00

Federal

IRCC Proposes Immediate Work Permits for Eligible Asylum Claimants, Exempt Protected Persons from Medical Exams

The newly outlined asylum reform agenda introduces comprehensive structural changes, including the immediate issuance of work permits for eligible claimants and the elimination of mandatory medical exams for protected persons seeking permanent residency. Concurrently, the government has fully allocated a

April 9, 2026 18:00

Provincial

OINP Targeted Mining Draw: Ontario Invites 759 Candidates Across Employer Job Offer Streams with Scores Ranging from 34 to 85

Ontario issues 759 ITAs targeting the mining sector across three Employer Job Offer streams with scores ranging from 34 to 85.

April 1, 2026 22:33

Federal

Spouses of BC Investment Project Workers under Any Skill Level Now Eligible for Open Work Permits

Effective March 23, 2026, spouses of temporary foreign workers employed on Significant Investment Projects in British Columbia are eligible for open work permits regardless of the principal worker’s skill level. This major policy update exempts applicants from standard validity rules

March 24, 2026 21:46

Federal

Canada extends special work permit renewal measures for Iranian nationals through March 31, 2027

A revised temporary public policy effective March 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027 supports eligible Iranian nationals in Canada by facilitating in Canada work permit renewals for permits issued on or before February 28, 2025, while maintaining other admissibility and

March 4, 2026 15:15

Federal

IRCC ends Start-Up Visa work permit option immediately and stops new SUV applications on December 31, 2025

New measures announced December 19, 2025 will end intake for the optional Start-Up Visa work permit, prioritize permanent residence processing for certain in country SUV work permit holders, and stop new SUV permanent residence applications after December 31, 2025 at

December 19, 2025 16:19

Federal

Ottawa Cuts TFW Program Usage By 50 Percent And Triples Employer Bans

New government data show a 50 percent drop in Temporary Foreign Worker Program applications, a 70 percent fall in the low wage stream, and record penalties including a 1 million dollar fine and 10 year ban. With 1,435 inspections and

October 6, 2025 15:40

Federal

Former International Students In STEM With Canadian Degrees Outperform Peers In Job Match

A new joint study tracks 260,730 former international students who became permanent residents and compares their fields of study with their jobs. It finds strong alignment for STEM and health graduates with domestic bachelor and graduate degrees, but much weaker

July 23, 2025 16:00

Federal

IRCC Ends Visitor-to-Work Permit Policy Effective Immediately

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has made a significant change to the policies affecting visitors in Canada. As of August 28, 2024, the temporary public policy that allowed visitors to apply for a work permit from within Canada has

August 22, 2024 13:50

Provincial

Six-Month Suspension of Low-Wage LMIA Applications Announced in Montréal Region

The Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program has undergone adjustments to better align with the evolving labour market in Canada. Initially, the program expanded to address post-pandemic labour shortages, but as the market stabilizes, the government has shifted focus to ensure

August 22, 2024 12:01

Federal

Employment and Social Development Canada Tightens Temporary Foreign Worker Program to Prevent Misuse

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

August 12, 2024 13:08

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IRCC to Mandate Language Testing for International Mobility Program Work Permits, allowing Workers to Change Employers Faster

IRCC Proposes Immediate Work Permits for Eligible Asylum Claimants, Exempt Protected Persons from Medical Exams

OINP Targeted Mining Draw: Ontario Invites 759 Candidates Across Employer Job Offer Streams with Scores Ranging from 34 to 85

Spouses of BC Investment Project Workers under Any Skill Level Now Eligible for Open Work Permits

Canada extends special work permit renewal measures for Iranian nationals through March 31, 2027

IRCC ends Start-Up Visa work permit option immediately and stops new SUV applications on December 31, 2025

Ottawa Cuts TFW Program Usage By 50 Percent And Triples Employer Bans

Former International Students In STEM With Canadian Degrees Outperform Peers In Job Match

IRCC Ends Visitor-to-Work Permit Policy Effective Immediately

Six-Month Suspension of Low-Wage LMIA Applications Announced in Montréal Region

Employment and Social Development Canada Tightens Temporary Foreign Worker Program to Prevent Misuse

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IRCC News & Updates

IRCC Proposes Immediate Work Permits for Eligible Asylum Claimants, Exempt Protected Persons from Medical Exams

IRCC French-speaking draw issues 4,000 ITAs at CRS 419 on April 15, 2026

IRCC Proposes Removing Lifetime Bar for Undeclared Family Members, Introduce Materiality Assessment

IRCC Issues 2,000 ITAs in Latest Express Entry Canadian Experience Class Draw, CRS Score Climbs to 515

Recent Provincial Changes

Ontario Launches REDI Pilot to Attract Skilled Immigrants to Rural Communities!

Canada Investigates 9,000 Immigration Fraud Cases Monthly – Stronger Penalties Introduced

Canada Expands Online Passport Renewal: Faster with 30-Day Passport Guarantee

BC Fast-Tracks Licensing for US Doctors and Nurses to Tackle Shortages

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