Canadian Investment in Foreign Healthcare Workers
Immigration Minister, Sean Fraser, aims to improve the Canadian healthcare system by unveiling a plan to invest $90 million in programs which are intended to help foreign-educated immigrants start working in the healthcare system by recognizing their credentials. Funding will support programs that recognize the international credentials of foreign trained and educated immigrants in the healthcare […]
The Canadian Experience Class
Temporary workers gaining work experience in Canada, and foreign students studying in Canada who are graduating from their field of study, can apply with the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for Express Entry for permanent residency. Otherwise known as the Canadian Experience Class application process, the goal of this program is to successfully transition […]
Foreign Athletes and the Journey of Immigrating to Canada
Sports is one of the greatest means of social bonding across Canada. Canada’s sporting culture is represented through both amateur and professional sports, varying in ages from children to adults. Participation in sports promotes both a healthy and active lifestyle while encouraging social interaction. Foreign athletes and coaches have a large involvement in Canadian sports, […]
Foreign Workers in the Canadian Film and Television Industry
The Government of Canada has recognized the many benefits associated with the growth of the film and television industry across Canada, including increases within the economy, local jobs, and a development in infrastructure. Foreign workers in the television and film industry require a work permit to work on location in Canada. Work permits are divided […]
Exploring Canadian Work Permit Options
Canada welcomes foreign workers to temporarily work in Canada to help address shortages in the labour market. Skilled foreign workers can explore three work permit options when applying to work in Canada. One work permit option is that of the Employer-Specific Work Permit. To apply for this permit, an employer needs to demonstrate that there […]
An Employers’ Guide to LMIA Applications 
Increases in labour shortages across Canada are having a severe impact on Canada’s economy, including limiting the ability for companies to sustain and increase productivity. To address labour shortage issues, many Canadian companies are applying for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) to hire temporary foreign workers. The LMIA application process can take up to three […]
Top 10 Questions about Obtaining a Canadian Work Permit
Canada is a desirable place to work, with dynamic cities, top employers, and great quality of life. However, if you are interested in coming to Canada to work, you will need to obtain a work permit. Depending on your circumstances, the permit that you are eligible to apply for and its application requirements may differ. […]
LMIA Exempt Work Permit vs LMIA Work Permit
In this blog, we will review the difference between a LMIA exempt work permit and a LMIA Work Permit. LMIA exempt work permit The main benefit of having a LMIA exempt work permit (Open Work Permit) is that you have the flexibility to work anywhere. Below we have outlined different situations that would be eligible […]
International Experience Canada Work Permit
International Experience Canada, otherwise known as an IEC Work Permit, is a program designed to provide youth from participating countries and territories the opportunity to work and travel in Canada. This program is mainly offered to participants ages 18 to 35 years of age. The eligibility guidelines to participate in this program vary between country and […]
