Quebec Premier François Legault has taken another step towards making good on his plan to limit economic immigration to the francophone province to only those foreign nationals who already speak French. The premier first announced he intended to do this immediately upon opening the provincial legislature after winning re-election last year. Then, on May 25, Legault unveiled a series of proposed changes to...

A series of measures have been announced to help Canada’s family reunification immigration and support newcomers as they settle in the country, including the introduction of open work permits for spousal and family class applicants. The measures announced by Immigration Minister Sean Fraser include faster processing times for temporary resident visas (TRVs) for spousal applicants, dedicated processing tools for spousal TRV applications, as well as the...

The latest data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) shows the popularity of the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) grew yet again in March in tandem with Canada’s rising immigration levels. In the first three months of this year, the PGP welcomed 6,760 new permanent residents to Canada, up 1,480 or 28 per cent more than the 5,280 during the comparable period last year. That...

We are recruiting long haul (HGV) drivers for a major employer in Canada.  If you have a valid Class 1 license equivalent in your country, please submit your CV here. Canada's trucking industry has significant demand for truck drivers. The role is essential for the country's economy. A huge shortage of drivers means many companies hire truck drivers from overseas. Employing a truck...

Canada has revamped its list of median hourly wages used by employers when hiring foreign nationals under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). The new list is to take effect on May 31. “The wage being offered for the position will determine if you need to apply for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) under the stream for high-wage positions or the stream for low-wage...

Quebec will overhaul its economic immigration program, the provincial government has announced. As the sole authority responsible for admitting economic immigrants, Quebec has announced a series of reforms aimed at enhancing the program and ensuring its alignment with the province's needs and objectives. One of the most anticipated changes pertains to the Quebec Immigrant Investor Program (QIIP), which has garnered significant attention from prospective...

Canada has thanked Kenya for its help with its pledge to help Sudanese nationals apply to extend their stays. “Canada values its close ties to Kenya and recognizes the tremendous economic, cultural and social benefits that Kenyans bring when they choose to immigrate to Canada,” noted the Canadian immigration minister and Dr. Alfred Mutua, Kenya’s cabinet secretary for foreign affairs,...

We are recruiting long haul (HGV) drivers for a major employer in Canada.  If you have a valid Class 1 license equivalent in your country, please submit your CV here. Canada offers a wealth of opportunities for internationally-train skilled truck drivers from around the world. With its vast landscape, booming economy, and expanding transportation industry, Canada has an ever-growing demand for professional drivers...

Engineers no longer need to have Canadian experience to be licensed to work in Ontario after the Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) changed its requirements to comply with new provincial legislation. The move opens the door for many foreign nationals with engineering credentials but no Canadian work experience to offer their professional services in that central Canadian province. “It’s an all-too-common experience:...

Prince Edward Island has conducted a new provincial draw, issuing invitations to apply to 159 skilled worker and entrepreneur Canada immigration candidates. The May 18 draw saw invitations issued through the Labour Impact, Express Entry and Business Impact Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) streams. It saw 156 invites issued to Labour Impact and Express Entry candidates, while Business Impact candidates...