Category: Work Visa

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 […]

Maple News reports that temporary foreign workers in Canada on closed (employer-specific) work permits must adhere strictly to the conditions outlined in their permit. This means they can only work for the employer, in the location, and in the job role specified in the permit. Working elsewhere or in a […]

Canada’s Global Talent Stream (GTS), a specialized pathway under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), continues to facilitate the entry of highly skilled foreign professionals in 2025 through faster processing and stronger compliance measures, Maple News reports. With work permit decisions typically rendered within two weeks, the GTS remains a […]

Maple News reports that in 2025, Canada’s Global Talent Stream (GTS), a key arm of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), continues to play a crucial role in helping innovative companies address high-skill labour shortages—especially in the technology and engineering sectors. The Stream’s appeal lies in its promise of rapid […]

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 […]