Chris GribbleIRCC to implement restrictions on family Open Work Permits in January 2025
The government of Canada is now implementing greater restrictions on work permits for family members of international students and foreign workers, after having first announced these changes in September of…
How workers on closed work permits can change employers while awaiting a decision on a new work permit
Currently, it’s possible for temporary foreign workers on closed work permits to start a new job before being issued a new work permit, due to a temporary public policy introduced…
Manitoba and Alberta issues invitations to apply for provincial nomination
In the first Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw of the year, Manitoba issued more letters of advice to apply to candidates under the Skilled Worker Overseas and Skilled Worker in…
Canadian passport ranks among best in world in 2025
The Canadian password was listed in the seventh position in a new global ranking of most powerful passports in the world in 2025. The ranking was done by global consultancy,…
Quebec re-opens three immigration pilot programs for workers in different sectors
Quebec is reopening three permanent immigration pilot programs on January 13, 2025, aimed at addressing labor shortages in specific sectors. Successful applicants to these programs can receive Canadian permanent residence…