Category: Work Visa

Maple News reports that the Canadian government is moving forward with a detailed proposal to overhaul the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) in an effort to enhance worker protections and improve employer accountability. The proposed changes, recently outlined in the Canada Gazette, aim to address long-standing concerns surrounding labor exploitation […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s film and television sector is experiencing a significant resurgence, even amid pandemic-related challenges. Since reopening in the summer of 2020, the industry has not only bounced back but is now experiencing a surge in productions from coast to coast. In Ontario alone, 87 major film […]

Maple News reports that international visitors currently in Canada can now apply for an employer-specific work permit without the need to leave the country, thanks to a significant update from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The new policy came into effect on August 24 and is expected to make […]

Maple News reports that international visitors currently in Canada with a valid job offer are now eligible to apply for a work permit without having to exit and re-enter the country — a significant shift in immigration policy that took effect on August 24. Under the new temporary measure announced […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended a temporary public policy that allows foreign nationals already in Canada on visitor status to apply for an employer-specific work permit without needing to leave the country. Originally introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic in August 2020, the measure […]

Maple News reports that Canada has introduced special exemptions for high-performance amateur athletes and their support staff, allowing them to enter the country despite ongoing COVID-19 travel restrictions. This tailored policy is part of Canada’s effort to support international sporting events while maintaining public health safeguards. Under this exemption, foreign […]

Maple News reports that United Kingdom nationals can now benefit from expedited work permit applications to work in Canada, thanks to the Canada–UK Trade Continuity Agreement (CUKTCA), which came into effect on April 1, 2021. This agreement, designed as a post-Brexit successor to the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), […]

Maple News reports that foreign nationals can still enter Canada to work despite COVID-19-related travel restrictions—as long as they meet certain requirements. Temporary foreign workers are exempt from the government’s non-essential travel ban, which continues to apply to tourists and other discretionary travelers. To be eligible to work in Canada […]

Maple News reports that Netflix has announced the opening of its first Canadian office in Toronto, marking a significant step in its growing commitment to the country’s entertainment sector. The news was shared on April 27 during a virtual meeting between Netflix executives and Toronto Mayor John Tory. This development […]

Maple News reports that Netflix, the global streaming powerhouse, is set to open a corporate office in Canada as part of its expanding investment in the country’s booming film and television industry. Co-CEO Ted Sarandos announced the move in a statement highlighting Canada’s growing importance to the company’s global operations. […]

Maple News reports that recent changes to Canada’s immigration policies are reshaping the landscape for international entrepreneurs seeking to establish or expand their businesses in Canada. Effective April 1, 2021, the federal government announced the closure of the Owner/Operator stream under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). This pathway previously […]

British citizens will no longer be covered under the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) after December 31, 2020, Maple News reports. This change comes as a direct result of the United Kingdom’s formal exit from the European Union and its evolving international trade relationships. Until the end […]

Maple News reports that Canada is expanding exemptions for certain foreign workers engaged in critical services, allowing them to work in the country without a traditional work permit or undergoing mandatory quarantine on arrival. According to updated government guidance, foreign nationals coming to Canada to support essential infrastructure may be […]

Canada continues to position itself as a global hub for innovation and technology, and one key to this strategy is its expanding range of immigration and work permit options for highly-skilled tech professionals. From federal Express Entry programs to tailored provincial nominee initiatives and expedited work permits, Canada is actively […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s video game industry has made a strong comeback following pandemic-related shutdowns, positioning itself as an attractive destination for skilled international talent. Alongside film and television production, which also rebounded swiftly in 2021, the gaming sector is now one of the country’s creative powerhouses experiencing high […]

Maple News reports that Quebec has officially published its updated list of occupations eligible for the Simplified Processing Stream under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). This annual update, released by Quebec’s Ministry of Immigration, Francisation and Integration (MIFI), determines which roles can bypass certain recruitment requirements, making it easier […]