On July 14, 2026, the Government of Nova Scotia announced a one time expansion of its immigration selection priorities under the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). The measure is intended to help the province retain more temporary workers who...
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Starting July 10, 2026, employers in eight Canadian regions can once again submit low-wage Labour Market Impact Assessment applications for processing. The regions include Halifax, Winnipeg, Regina, Saint John, Fredericton, Drummondville, Kingston, and St. Catharines-Niagara. These regions were previously affected by the federal government’s refusal-to-process policy because...
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Canada’s federal, provincial and territorial immigration ministers met on June 23, 2026, to discuss the future direction of the country’s immigration system. The meeting focused on one central issue: how Canada can reduce overall immigration levels while continuing to address labour shortages, support economic growth...
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Employers planning to submit a high-wage LMIA should pay close attention to June 27, 2026. The Government of Canada currently uses the provincial or territorial hourly wage threshold to determine whether an LMIA application falls under the high-wage stream or the low-wage stream. If the offered...
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Starting April 10, 2026, the federal government has stopped processing low-wage Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) in a number of Census Metropolitan Areas (CMAs) across Canada. This includes major centres such as Vancouver, Winnipeg, and Halifax. This is not a small adjustment. The list now...
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Canadian employers looking to hire through the low wage LMIA stream now have a longer and more demanding process ahead. As of April 1, 2026, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has introduced new recruitment requirements under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). Employers must now...
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On March 13, 2026, the Government of Canada announced new temporary measures aimed at helping rural employers address ongoing labour shortages. The announcement was made by Employment and Social Development Canada and reflects the government’s attempt to balance two priorities: ensuring Canadians have the first...
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Canada has quietly expanded its youth mobility programs with two new work permit pathways aimed at young professionals from Taiwan and Portugal. These new options fall under the Young Professionals stream of the International Experience Canada (IEC) program, but they operate through government-supported initiatives in...
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For most Canadian permanent residence applications, including programs under Express Entry, applicants must provide police certificates from every country where they have lived for six months or more since the age of 18. On paper, this sounds straightforward. In practice, it is often one of...
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Canada has entered a new chapter in its immigration landscape. For the first time in several years, the total number of temporary residents has declined on a year over year basis. This change follows a period of unprecedented growth driven largely by international students and...
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