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Refusal to Process a Labour Market Impact Assessment Application - New Measures for Low Wage Positions
Starting September 26, 2024, certain LMIA applications submitted for low wage positions may be refused due to new LMIA measures.
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Canada announces new pilot programs to support caregivers and Canadian families, intends to make the caregivers program permanent
As the Home Child Care Provider Pilot and the Home Support Worker Pilot come to a close later this month, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today announced new, enhanced caregiver pilots. This will allow caregivers to continue to come to Canada, as we work toward making the caregiver pilot programs permanent.
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Release: Migrant Care Workers Welcome Permanent Resident Status On Arrival
June 3, 2024 — Migrant Care Workers across Canada welcome changes to the caregiver program announced today that meets key demands from migrant care workers
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Reduced Permanent Residency Times
Effective April 30, 2023, foreign caregivers can apply for permanent residency with reduced work experience, from 24 months to 12 months
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Family Member Work Permits
Effective January 30, 2023, some family members of foreign workers may be eligible to apply for open work permit.
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Home Child Care Provider Application Process Changes
Effective January 1st 2023, there are changes to the Home Child Care Provider Ilot and Home Support Worker Pilot for the 2023 application process.
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New amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (temporary foreign workers)
Temporary foreign workers are entitled to be informed about their rights in Canada. Therefore, the employer must provide the foreign worker with up-to-date information about their rights in Canada. The employer must provide this information on or before the first day of work, and in the worker’s language of choice (either English or French, the two official languages of Canada). The employer must also make this information available to the temporary foreign worker throughout their period of employment.
New amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations(temporary foreign workers)
Open Work Permit Available for Recent Permanent Recidency Applicants
The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced today that, beginning July 26, 2021, individuals who have applied for the recently opened pathway to permanent residence will be eligible for an open work permit while awaiting the results of their application.
New Open Work Permit Available for Recent Permanent Recidency Applicants