Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has reaffirmed that Canadian employers are required to pay foreign workers even if they do not yet have a Social Insurance Number (SIN). While workers must apply for their SIN within three days of beginning employment, they can legally start […]
Category: Work Visa
4 CUSMA Pathways: How U.S. and Mexican Nationals Can Move to Canada Without an LMIA
Maple News reports that citizens of the United States and Mexico have unique opportunities to live and work in Canada with fewer immigration hurdles, thanks to the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). Formerly known as NAFTA, CUSMA enables eligible applicants to bypass the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) process, streamlining entry […]
Canada Now Mailing Work and Study Permits to Foreign Nationals Within Country
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced a new policy allowing approved foreign nationals already in Canada to receive their work or study permits by mail. This change aims to assist those who have received Letters of Introduction (LOIs) but are unable to travel to […]
Canada’s TV and Film Industry Sees Strong Comeback Amid Pandemic Challenges
Maple News reports that Canada’s television and film production sector is witnessing a healthy revival after an extended period of disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. As global restrictions ease and safety protocols strengthen, production activity is ramping up across multiple provinces, reaffirming Canada’s reputation as a key destination for […]
Canada Confirms Eligibility Rules for In-Country Work Permit Applications
Maple News reports that Canada has released further details outlining who can benefit from a new temporary immigration policy allowing certain temporary residents to apply for employer-specific work permits without leaving the country. Announced last month, the policy enables foreign nationals holding valid temporary resident status—specifically visitors—to submit their work […]
How Employment Services Are Guiding Newcomers Toward Success in the Canadian Job Market
Maple News reports that while immigration remains a cornerstone of Canada’s economic recovery and population growth strategy, many newcomers continue to face hurdles when entering the labor market. Despite demand for skilled workers, obstacles such as non-recognition of foreign credentials, language barriers, cultural differences, and underlying hiring biases can delay […]
Canada’s Job Market Rebounds with 246,000 New Positions in August, Boosting Immigrant Employment
Maple News reports that Canada’s labor market continued its steady rebound in August, adding 246,000 new jobs as the economy recovers from the massive losses tied to the COVID-19 pandemic. Following the lockdowns introduced in March, approximately three million jobs were lost across the country. However, with the gradual lifting […]
Pandemic Job Disruptions Hit New Immigrants in Canada the Hardest
Maple News reports that recent immigrants to Canada have been disproportionately affected by job losses resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the economic crisis in early 2020 hit the entire Canadian labor force, the impact on newcomers—particularly those who arrived within the last 10 years—was significantly higher. Between March and […]
Recent Immigrants in Canada Faced the Harshest Job Losses During COVID-19 Downturn
Maple News reports that new immigrants to Canada were among the hardest hit by job losses during the initial wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although restrictions and economic slowdown affected workers nationwide, the impact was significantly more severe for those who had arrived in the country within the past decade. […]