Category: Work Visa

Once you’ve submitted your work permit application to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the next steps depend on whether you’re applying from inside or outside Canada. According to Maple News, understanding the post-submission process is key to avoiding delays and ensuring a smoother path to working legally in the […]

Canada’s health sector is increasingly reliant on temporary foreign workers (TFWs) as the country grapples with long-standing staffing shortages across hospitals, long-term care homes, and home-based health services. According to Maple News, these essential workers are helping meet urgent care demands while also gaining pathways to permanent residency. The most […]

Employers seeking to hire foreign workers through Canada’s Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) process must now meet a strict new advertising requirement: activating the “Direct Apply” feature on the Government of Canada’s Job Bank. This change, which took effect immediately, is intended to improve transparency and streamline the recruitment process […]

Canada continues to be a top destination for global talent seeking temporary employment across healthcare, agriculture, construction, hospitality, and technology sectors. Every year, hundreds of thousands of foreign workers arrive in Canada through various work permit streams. According to Maple News, understanding how to apply for a Canadian work permit […]

According to Maple News, a growing number of temporary foreign workers (TFWs) employed in Canada’s health care sector are making the successful shift to permanent residency (PR). This trend mirrors increasing demands for long-term care in Canada, along with evolving immigration pathways that reward skilled, experienced workers who contribute meaningfully […]

According to a new Statistics Canada study, Maple News reports that 58% of temporary foreign workers (TFWs) employed in Canada’s healthcare sector between 2000 and 2022 have successfully transitioned to permanent resident (PR) status. The findings highlight the growing role of foreign talent in addressing critical staffing needs across the […]

Canada’s health care system continues to face significant labour shortages, particularly in long-term care and home health services. According to Maple News, this ongoing crisis, intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic, has prompted the country to increasingly rely on Temporary Foreign Workers (TFWs) to maintain the delivery of essential health services. […]

Maple News reports that Canada has already surpassed its 2025 targets for temporary work permits, just halfway through the year, prompting concerns over the future direction of immigration policy. According to newly released mid-year data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), both the International Mobility Program (IMP) and the […]

Canada’s Global Talent Stream (GTS) is designed to help high-growth companies quickly hire top international professionals to fill in-demand roles—especially in the tech and innovation sectors. Administered under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, GTS significantly shortens the processing time for work permits and visa applications to as little as two […]

Maple News reports that not all foreign workers in Canada need a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) to obtain a work permit. Through Canada’s International Mobility Program (IMP), Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) grants LMIA-exempt permits when there’s a clear benefit to Canada, or when international agreements and special […]

Maple News reports on the inspiring journey of Nour Utayim, a Syrian refugee who has soared from conflict to captaincy in Canada’s far north. Her remarkable transformation is a testament to resilience, opportunity, and the power of immigration pathways that unlock meaningful careers for skilled newcomers. As a child growing […]

Maple News reports that early-career professionals from 36 countries can now take advantage of the International Experience Canada (IEC) program to work in Canada under simplified conditions. Thanks to bilateral Youth Mobility Agreements (YMAs), the IEC offers a streamlined route for young foreigners to gain valuable Canadian work experience — […]

According to Maple News, Canada has once again secured a spot among the globe’s leading countries for work-life balance, ranking 7th in the 2025 Global Life-Work Balance Index. It remains the only country in the Americas to place in the top ten, underscoring its ongoing commitment to employee wellbeing and […]

Maple News reports that Saskatoon, Calgary, and Regina have emerged as Canada’s top cities for job-seeking immigrants in 2025, according to the latest BMO Labour Market Report Card released on July 11, 2025. These cities recorded strong employment growth, increasing populations, and declining unemployment rates—signaling opportunity for skilled newcomers. Saskatoon […]

Canada has been named the seventh-best country in the world for work-life balance in 2025, according to the latest Global Life-Work Balance Index released by Remote.com. Among 60 nations evaluated, Canada stands out as the only country in the Americas to land a spot in the coveted top ten — […]

Maple News reports that healthcare, technology, engineering, and finance remain among the top-paying sectors in Canada in 2024, offering high salaries and in-demand roles for both domestic professionals and skilled immigrants. With Canada’s strong economy, supportive immigration policies, and growing demand for expertise across industries, understanding which jobs pay the […]