Immigration

On June 3, 2025, the Government of Canada introduced a sweeping new legislative package—the Strong Borders Act—designed to modernize and reinforce national security, disrupt organized crime, and reform Canada’s immigration and asylum systems. Tabled by Minister of Public Safety Gary Anandasangaree, this bill reflects a multi-pronged effort to enhance enforcement at the borders, protect public Continue reading

Canada’s Express Entry system has long been a beacon for skilled immigrants pursuing permanent residency. But 2025 has introduced a level of unpredictability that’s forcing candidates to rethink their strategies. Following a temporary pause in draws after March 21 and a cautious resumption on April 14, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is now issuing Continue reading

British Columbia is once again adjusting its minimum wage to align with rising living costs. Starting Sunday, June 1, 2024, the general minimum wage in the province will increase by 2.6%, moving from $17.40 to $17.85 per hour. This increase is part of the provincial government’s ongoing strategy to ensure that the wages of the Continue reading

Canada welcomed a historic number of temporary residents in the first quarter of 2025. According to data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), a staggering 834,010 temporary resident applications and extensions were approved between January and March—spanning international students, temporary foreign workers, and visitors. While these figures highlight Canada’s commitment to global mobility and Continue reading

On May 27, 2025, Canada introduced a transformative temporary public policy that marks a significant departure from previous work permit rules. This new measure allows temporary foreign workers (TFWs) with valid status in Canada to start new jobs immediately after applying for a new work permit—without waiting for approval. Implemented under Section 25.2 of the Continue reading

In a significant update for Canada temporary foreign workers, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended a crucial public policy that allows eligible foreign nationals to change employers and occupations before receiving a new work permit. Originally introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic in May 2020, this temporary public policy has now been revoked and Continue reading

Ontario is moving to significantly reform its immigration system to better align with its evolving economic and labor market needs. As part of the newly introduced Working for Workers Seven Act, 2025, the provincial government has proposed a suite of measures that would modernize, digitize, and tighten oversight of its immigration program. Greater Flexibility for Continue reading

Conservative Member of Parliament Jamil Jivani has ignited a fiery national debate by launching a petition to terminate Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). Excluding the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program, Jivani’s initiative claims that the TFWP is exacerbating Canada’s economic woes—driving up youth unemployment, fueling a housing crisis, and putting immense pressure on public services Continue reading

In a developing crisis that has caught the attention of immigration advocates and employers alike, seven skilled foreign workers at Airex Industries, a Laval-based pollution control company, are now facing imminent deportation due to sweeping reforms to Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program introduced in late 2024. These workers—most of them certified welders from countries Continue reading

Alberta is opening its doors—and its wallet—to skilled tradespeople ready to relocate. As of May 1, 2025, applications are live for the “Alberta is Calling: Moving Bonus”, a one-time $5,000 tax-free incentive. Designed to draw trades talent from across Canada, this program is capped at 2,000 recipients and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. If Continue reading