Category: Work Visa

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 […]

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. […]