Category: Work Visa

According to Maple News, Canada’s Global Talent Stream (GTS) continues to be a cornerstone of the country’s talent strategy in 2025, enabling employers to access highly skilled foreign workers while upholding strong protections for the domestic workforce. As part of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), GTS remains focused on […]

Canada’s Global Talent Stream (GTS), a specialized segment of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), continues to serve as a powerful tool for attracting top-tier global talent in 2025. Known for its streamlined two-week processing standard, the GTS enables innovative companies and tech employers to fill critical roles faster than […]

In 2025, Canada’s Global Talent Stream (GTS), a key component of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), continues to serve as a strategic immigration tool for companies seeking rapid access to specialized global talent. With an emphasis on swift processing and rigorous compliance, the program plays a critical role in […]

Maple News reports that the duration of your work permit under Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) is not directly tied to the validity of your employer’s Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). Instead, it depends on several factors, including a work duration recommendation issued by Employment and Social Development Canada […]

Maple News reports that citizens from 27 European Union (EU) member states may be eligible to work in Canada under streamlined procedures made possible by the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). Unlike traditional work permits that require a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), CETA permits are LMIA-exempt, […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is preparing to introduce a new immigration stream designed to address labour shortages in Canada’s agriculture and fish processing sectors. The initiative is part of IRCC’s broader strategy to align immigration programs with national economic priorities. According to IRCC’s 2025–2026 […]

Maple News reports that Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has implemented new wage thresholds for the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), directly impacting both employers and foreign workers. These updated wage requirements took effect on June 27, 2025, and apply to all new Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications […]

Maple News reports that Canada saw a noticeable slowdown in job vacancies during the first quarter of 2025, according to recent data from Statistics Canada. The number of unfilled jobs dropped by 20,600 compared to the same period last year, bringing total vacancies down to 524,300 – an 18.1% decline. […]

Canada has been ranked the seventh-best country in the world for work-life balance, according to the 2025 edition of the Global Life-Work Balance Index, published by international HR firm Remote. The report analyzed 60 countries and assessed various factors influencing professional and personal well-being. Coming in with an overall score […]

Maple News reports that citizens from several countries now have an advantage when seeking permission to work in Canada. Thanks to Canada’s network of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), eligible foreign nationals can apply for work permits that are exempt from the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) requirement — a process […]

Maple News reports that for internationally educated professionals, finding employment in Canada can be challenging when their qualifications are not clearly understood by employers. A credential evaluation can bridge this gap by translating foreign academic achievements into recognized Canadian equivalents, improving job prospects and contributing to a more effective employment […]

Maple News reports that international students graduating from Canadian post-secondary institutions have a promising path to remain and work in Canada through the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). This permit not only allows recent graduates to gain valuable Canadian work experience but also strengthens their profile for permanent residency. However, recent […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended a temporary public policy allowing foreign workers in Canada on closed work permits to change employers or occupations without waiting for a new work permit to be issued. This policy, originally introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic in May […]

Maple News reports that despite recent trade tensions and geopolitical volatility, American professionals, investors, and executives can continue to access streamlined work opportunities in Canada under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA)—the modernized version of the former NAFTA trade deal. CUSMA, which remains fully in effect, facilitates temporary Canadian work permits […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced a major improvement for International Experience Canada (IEC) participants currently residing in Canada. Effective immediately and in place until December 1, 2025, eligible IEC applicants may now have their new work permits mailed directly to a Canadian address—eliminating […]