Temporary Foreign Workers

Canada is committing up to $10 million under its Foreign Credential Recognition Program for projects designed to help internationally trained newcomers find and keep well-paying jobs.

The Government of Canada has named 11 Canadian communities that have been selected to take ‎part in its new Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot. ‎

Express Entry, Labour Impact and Business Impact candidates invited

International students hoping to remain in Canada on a Post-Graduation Work Permit now have six months to apply once they obtain their notice of graduation and are no longer required to have a valid study permit.  

133 Express Entry candidates among those invited in Manitoba's June 20 Expression of Interest draw

The number of job vacancies in Canada rose again in the first three months of 2019 compared to the same period in 2018, with increases reported in six provinces and the territory of Nunavut.

Alberta, with federal approval, has launched a 2 year pilot project on Temporary foreign workers in order to keep job positions open for local permanent residence and citizens who are living in Alberta. As part of this two-year pilot program, Albertan companies will not be allowed to avail of the temporary foreign worker (TFWP) when hiring in any of 29 high-skilled occupations.

Recent discussion has raised concerns that Canada may have already issued more Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) permits than planned for 2025. But the government’s own data shows that this is not the case.

If you're planning to immigrate to Ontario through a job offer, there's an important update you need to know: starting July 2, 2025, the process for applying under Ontario’s job offer streams will change.

Canada’s upcoming 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan will include a new program granting permanent residence to up to 33,000 temporary workers over 2026 and 2027, according to Budget 2025. The Plan represents a major shift toward stability in permanent immigration while significantly reducing temporary admissions.

A Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) lets foreign nationals continue working in Canada while awaiting a decision on their permanent residence (PR) application. It is valid for up to two years and can be extended. Unlike employer-specific permits, BOWPs allow work for most employers.

The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology (SCSAST) has recommended that Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) stop issuing closed work permits. These permits, which tie workers to a single employer, are criticized for increasing vulnerability to abuse and limiting workers' rights.

Details on how to apply to new Agri-Food Immigration Pilot will be available in early 2020, IRCC says

The government of Canada has announced that amendments have been made to regulations regarding spousal sponsorship. These amendments apply to all permanent and temporary immigration programs.

In the first quarter of 2025, Canada approved 834,010 temporary resident applications, including study permits, work permits, and visitor visas, according to new IRCC data. This surge highlights Canada’s global appeal but also reflects growing strain on the immigration system.

The Canadian entertainment industry is an important sector of the Canadian economy. The success of this industry within Canada can be attributed to Canada’s multicultural population and diverse landscapes, which combine to make Canada the ideal setting for a wide variety of different film and television projects.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has tightened its review of work experience supported by cash salaries, raising concerns among applicants who rely on such employment history to qualify for programs like Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs).

Starting August 28, visitors in Canada on a temporary visa can no longer apply for work permits from within the country. This policy, initially introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic in August 2020, aimed to assist visitors stranded due to border closures.

Canada has expanded its list of regions where low-wage Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) will not be processed under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP).

Family reunification is a core pillar in Canada’s immigration strategy and a new measure by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) aims to make it possible for more families to be together.