Category: Work Visa

Maple News reports that Quebec has extended the suspension of Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) for low-wage positions under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) in certain regions of the province. The move reflects Quebec’s ongoing efforts to manage the number of temporary foreign workers amid broader immigration adjustments. Jean-François […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released new details about two immigration streams set to launch under the Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots. These programs aim to provide a more accessible route to permanent residency for foreign home care workers. Officially opening on March 31, […]

Maple News reports that temporary foreign workers in Canada looking to extend their stay must follow a specific process to renew their work permit under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). A TFWP work permit is granted for a limited time and must be renewed if the worker wishes to […]

Maple News reports that foreign nationals may not always need a work permit to legally work in Canada. Depending on an individual’s role, purpose of visit, and duration of stay, certain categories of workers are allowed to perform job-related activities without the standard work authorization. Understanding whether you’re exempt from […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released updated guidelines that clarify how Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWPs) are issued to international students who complete more than one eligible study program in Canada. Previously, it wasn’t clear how IRCC calculated PGWP duration for students who pursued multiple […]

Maple News reports that Canada has unveiled the country-specific quotas for its 2025 International Experience Canada (IEC) program, opening doors for thousands of young professionals to gain working experience in Canada without requiring a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). The IEC program enables youth aged 18 to either 30 or […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially extended its temporary public policy granting open work permits (OWPs) to certain Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. The extension now runs until December 31, 2025, aiming to support foreign nationals as they await the finalization of their permanent […]

Maple News reports that Canada will introduce substantial changes to its family Open Work Permit (OWP) program beginning January 21, 2025, significantly narrowing who qualifies under this immigration stream. These adjustments are part of a broader effort by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to better align its work permit […]

Maple News reports that, beginning January 2025, employers in several Canadian cities will no longer be able to apply for low-wage Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). This policy change follows a federal government announcement on August 26, 2024, aimed at better aligning temporary […]

Maple News reports that employers seeking to bring foreign talent into Canada must ensure employees are authorized to work legally, with three primary pathways available under Canadian immigration law: Work Permit Exemptions, the International Mobility Program (IMP), and the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). The first and often simplest path […]

Maple News reports that 2024 marked a transformative year for Canada’s LMIA-exempt work permit landscape, with multiple policy changes affecting foreign nationals seeking employment through the International Mobility Program (IMP) and related pathways. These adjustments reflect the government’s evolving approach to economic immigration and labor market needs, excluding the Labor […]

Maple News reports that temporary foreign workers in Canada with closed work permits can now change employers without having to wait for their new work permit to be approved — thanks to a temporary public policy introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Traditionally, foreign workers with employer-specific (closed) work permits had […]

Maple News reports that in 2024, Canada rolled out a series of sweeping reforms to its Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), reflecting the government’s intention to fine-tune the program in response to evolving labour market dynamics. These changes, impacting both employers and foreign workers, are expected to have wide-ranging implications […]

Maple News reports that as of December 23 at 11:59 p.m., the Government of Canada has officially banned the practice of flagpoling for most temporary residents. This change means that individuals in Canada on work or study permits can no longer access same-day immigration services by briefly exiting and re-entering […]

Maple News reports that not all foreign nationals require a work permit to legally work in Canada. In select cases, individuals may engage in certain business activities without the need for a permit if they qualify as ‘business visitors’. These individuals do not formally enter the Canadian labour market and […]

Maple News reports that the International Experience Canada (IEC) program has officially reopened its application pool for the 2025 season, offering young citizens from select countries the chance to live and work in Canada on a temporary basis. The IEC is a youth mobility initiative that operates under Canada’s international […]